06 Jun Pertussis Herbal Remedies by Aviva Romm
Last week I came across this fabulous 30 minute video by Aviva Romm about Pertussis. I thought that she did a great job sharing a weath of information, and I especially liked the herbal remedies that she shared recipies for. To make them a bit easier to find, I’m reposting them here. They are straight from her talk, which I highly recommend, and which can be seen here: http://avivaromm.com/pertussis_may_2012
Since so many of our blog readers are pregnant, we’ve added a few tips and instructions relating to pregnancy, and notes about which herbs to avoid while pregnant at the bottom.
Pertussis Herbal Remedies by Aviva Romm
Protecting the child’s immune system:
- Medicinal mushrooms: shitaki, reishi, cordyceps
- Ginger, garlic, elderberry boost respiratory immunity
- Iron and zinc
- Miso soup
Treating symptoms:
- Avoid dairy products and sugary drinks
- Elderberry syrup 1-3 tsp per day
- Vicks baby rub
- Humidifier
- Stay hydrated
- Honey for children over the age of 2: 1/2-1 tsp.
Herbal Cough Syrup
1/2 oz echinacea tincture
1/2 oz marshmallow root tincture
1/2 oz thyme tincture (avoid if pregnant)
1/2 oz licorice tincture (DGL) deglycerized (Avoid if pregnant. If you are not pregnant, it is especially important to use DGL if you have high blood pressure, or any blood pressure or adrenal disorders. If you can’t find DGL and have any of these medical concerns, then omit this ingredient.)
1/2 oz anise seed tincture
1/2 oz passion flower tincture (avoid if pregnant)
1 oz elder berry syrup
Mix all ingredients in a 4 once glass jar. Give 1/2 to 2 tsp every 2-4 hours for cough.
Whoop-Ease Tea
1/2 oz dried thyme (avoid if pregnant)
1/2 oz dried red clover blossoms
1/2 oz marshmallow root
Combine herbs. Place 1/2 of mixture into a 1 qt jar. Cover with 1 qt boiling water, steep for 1 hour. Strain and sweet with honey. Dose: 1/4-1/2 cup every 2-4 hours.
Sleep Easier
1/2 oz black cohosh tincture (would need to be removed for use during pregnancy as it may cause contractions)
1/2 oz passionflower tincture (replace with chamomile or lemon balm if pregnant)
1/2 oz anise seed tincture
1/2 oz lemon balm tincture
Mix together in a 2 oz tincture bottle. Give 2-3 mL, repeat in 15 minutes if needed (up to 3 doses).
Herb sources:
Mountain Rose (great for dried herbs and bottles)
Planetary Herbals (for elderberry syrup)
HerbPharm (great for tinctures)
Herbs listed above to avoid in pregnancy:
Black Cohosh
Thyme (for uses other than culinary)
Licorice
Passionflower (Try using chamomile or lemon balm as a soothing alternative)
A great local source for herbs is Present Moment Herbs and Books in Minneapolis.
melissa
Posted at 17:38h, 18 JuneGreat post! I was just thinking about researching natural remedies for pertussis, just in case my kids ever get it. =] (I’ve heard they’re seeing more cases in recent years.) I’ll have to bookmark this.