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Herbs may be used as dried extracts (capsules powders teas) glycerites (glycerine extracts) or tinctures (alcohol extracts). Teas should be made with 1 tsp. herb per cup of hot water. Steep covered 5 to 10 minutes for leaf or flowers and 10 to 20 minutes for roots.
The following are best administered in a tea (4 to 6 cups per day) although a tincture may be used (30 to 60 drops four times per day). Combine three of the these herbs with equal parts of two to three additional herbs from the following categories according to the underlying cause. Cleavers (Gallium aparine) yarrow (Achillea millefolium) oatstraw (Avena sativa) elder (Sambucus canadensis) red clover (Trifolium pratense) fresh parsley (Petroselenium crispus) and dandelion leaf (Taraxacum officinalis).
For pulmonary edema that does not originate with the heart:
Garlic (Allium sativum) helps you cough up mucus lowers blood pressure and stimulates your immune system. (Garlic can also be taken as capsules 1 000 to 4 000 mg per day.)
Rosemary (Rosemarianus officinalis) strengthens cardiac function.
bullet Linden flowers (Tilia cordata) reduce spasms lower blood pressure prevent hardening of the arteries relax your respiratory system.
Indian tobacco (Lobelia inflata) stimulates respiratory function reduces spasms and lowers blood pressure.
Thyme leaf (Thymus vulgaris) helps you cough up mucus tones the respiratory system and increases circulation.
Instructions:
Signs and Symptoms of pulmonary edema:
Extreme shortness of breath and difficulty breathing
Tightness and pain in the chest
Wheezing coughing
Paleness
Sweating
Bluish nails and lips
Pink frothy mucus coming from nose and mouth