HERBAL TREATMENT OF RESPIRATORY AILMENTS, EYE, NOSE AND THROAT
Eye Problems
For conjunctivitis and styes and for tired, red or strained eyes generally, bathe the eyes 2-3 times daily with a soothing lotion:
3 parts Eyebright herb
1 part Marigold flowers
Infusion: apply warm as a compress or eye lotion
Fennel, Chamomile, Elder flowers, Plantain and Raspberry leaves may be used in the same way.
For chronic eye problems or weak eyes, bathe the eyes with Eyebright, 15 minutes at a time, twice a day, for several weeks. Internal treatment may be used as well:
4 parts Eyebright herb
1 part Fennel seed
1 part Dandelion root
Infusion: 3 cups per day
Repeat the course of treatment from time to time.
Hayfever and Sinusitis
For relief from acute attacks of hayfever and sinusitis:
2 parts Sage leaves
1 part Elder flowers
1 part Eyebright herb
Infusion: 1/2-1 ñèð every 2-4 hours, not exceeding 4 cups per day
Treatment should not be used for more than one week at a time. Sage is the primary ingredient and can be used alone if necessary. This is a highly effective treatment and the limitations on its use are based simply on the ability of Sage to reduce the secretion of fluids: some caution should be made against excessive use of the herb otherwise it may slow secretions to a degree more than required (see entry on Sage in Section 2: Herbs).
For recurrent hayfever or chronic sinusitis:
1 part Elder flowers
1 part Eyebright herb
Infusion: 3 cups per day for 4 weeks — repeat if necessary after suspending treatment for 2 weeks.
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