“The RoseBouquet”

If herbal remedies intrigue you, you might be curious to know which ones I’m trying out. Not that I wish this on you at all! But chances are you might end up with such a bug too, and might like a few ideas.

My first effort is to drink lots more water, and I find that hot water soothes the cough some. Especially if I put a teaspoon of honey in it. I use a tall beer stein that I found at the thrift store. It holds about two cups worth at a time.

Sometimes for variety i put a spoon of molasses in there rather than honey.

I’ve had enough of Dad’s chewable Vitamin Cs to give me nosebleeds, so I’m holding off on those right now.

I read that a tea of bay leaves was good, but that didn’t taste very appealing. I dumped over half of it.

I am drinking several glasses a day of the Kombucha Tea which has to be fermented over several days. I do a tall gallon jar at a time. It helps to clear out toxins out of the system.

The other night, in the bathroom I recalled that our new relative, Kathleen, had given me a tiny bottle of Oil of Oregano. I put a drop under my tongue. Brrr! Not a pleasant taste, but it is suppose to clear up bronchial problems, and seems to work towards that end, so i’ve tried it a couple more times. I just drink something after it.

Another thing I’ve noticed is that my cough abates when I get my body warm enough, so I lean on, or hug my heating pad a lot. In fact, getting warm enough seems to break the fever better, without drugs Well, except for last night. It gave me a frightening coughing spasm, so I moved to a recliner.

Sometimes the best remedy is to stop fighting so hard, and go rest; it will run it’s course, and you’re home free again. Or, give up and go to the doctor for some medications.