Comments on: Antibiotics for Asthma

By: David Bradley

David Bradley — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:56:26 +0000

J Drum, that’s so encouraging isn’t it? One person? Wow! At least you include a caveat in your attempted spam – consult your doctor. Very wise, yes. Don’t want people dying of the effects of bronchoconstriction and mucus buildup while they’re sipping on your herbal remedies, do we?

By: J Drum

J Drum — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:38:43 +0000

Here are some natural herbs remedies that will help you with asthma and lung congestion.

Lung Tincture
2 teaspoons tincture of mullein leaf
1 teaspoon each tinctures of chamomile flower & elecampane root
1/2 teaspoon each tinctures of thyme leaf & Goldenseal root (or Barberry root or Oregon Grape root)

Combine ingredients; take 1/2 to 1 tsp 3 to 5 times daily, as needed. Put in juice or follow immediately with flavored drink. This tincture is quite bitter.

Breathe-Easy Tea
4 cups boiling water
1 teaspoon each Chamomile flower, Echinacea root, Mullein leaf &
Passionflower leaf
1/2 teaspoon each Elecampane root & Lemon Verbena leaf (if available)
1 1/2 green Stevia leaf powder (for sweetening)

Pour boiling water over herbs in saucepan and steep for 10 to 15 minutes. Strain out herbs. For 150 lb. adult, give 1 to 1-1/2 cups daily as a preventative for asthma attacks.

Ginkgo Throat Spray
1 teaspoon tincture of Ginkgo leaf
5 drops Chamomile essential oil (optional)
1/4 cup water

Combine ingredients and store mixture in a sprayer bottle. Shake well before using. Use as needed to keep airways clear.

All these recipes came from the book Herbs for Health and Healing by Kathi Keville. I have heard of at least one person was able to get off her inhaler by using these. She especially liked the throat spray and used it “like an inhaler.” However she continued to carry the inhaler for emergencies.

Always consult a doctor and know your triggers.

By: Linda

Linda — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 06:08:09 +0000

I have had psoriatic arthritis for over 20 years. I have tried all of the traditional treatments, NSAIDS, DMARDS and biologics; all worked for a few years then lost effectiveness. I have been on antibiotics for 10 months now, and I’m starting to see some improvements. It certainly has much fewer side effects than long term use of prednisone and biologics. There is a wonderful website that has many testimonials from patients who have been in remission, they include all kinds of autoimmune diseases, scleroderma, rheumatiod arthritis, lupus, FMS, etc. The web address is: roadback.org. The American College of Rheumatology recognizes antibiotic protocol as a DMARD, but says that it should be used as a last resort. In my opinion from what I have learned, antibiotics are the most effective when used early on in the disease, not as a last resort. There is also a wonderful book, “the New Arthritis Breakthrough” , by Henry Scammell, a must read for anyone considering antibiotic therapy. Thanks for this blog, we’re always looking for ways to inform patients of all the treatment options available, and often antibiotic therapy is not given as an alternative to traditional treatment methods.

Linda