“Make Your Own Decongestant”

Here is a great organic decongestant syrup formula for getting rid of lung congestion caused by colds, flues, allergies, and other respiratory challenges. And this decongestant helps with the inflammation causing the congestion. This sweet formula is quick, simple, and inexpensive to make and it’s powerful! And this decongestant syrup is inexpensive, and it’s much safer than all those over-the-counter decongestants which are full of toxic chemicals.

Ingredients:

1 - Medium Organic Yellow Onion - Chopped

2 - Cups of Organic Honey

12 - Cloves of Organic Garlic

1/4 - Teaspoon of Organic Cayenne Pepper

15 - 250 mg Capsules of Organic Boswellia — Empty the capsules and use the powder.

1 or 2 - Drops of Organic Peppermint Oil - or some other mint oil

1 - Dime Size Piece of Organic Eucalyptus Leaf, Either Dried or Fresh — you don’t need much—if that’s too much use less or just use the peppermint oil.

1/3 - Cup of Organic Vodka — The vodka is used mostly as a preservative but will also help with congestion.

Blend - Take everything and place it in a powerful blender and blend until totally smooth.

Place in a Container - Then pour in a glass or plastic bottle or jar with a tight fitting lid and keep in the frig.

Dose - Take a large teaspoon or so 3 to 6 times a day.

Storage — This decongestant syrup keeps well for about 2 to 3 weeks in the frig.

“Health Benefits of Boswellia”

Boswellia is one of most potent anti-inflammatory agents on the planet. This powerful anti-inflammatory has been around for thousands of years. Boswellia is made from the resin of the frankincense tree found in India and Northern African.

Boswellia works great for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, muscle pain, IBS, fibrosis, lower back pain, ulcerative colitis, GI inflammation, asthma, allergies, and chronic inflammatory disease. Together with turmeric Boswellia is an amazingly powerful disease fighting agent soothing away pain, redness, and swelling. Studies show that 70% of the people who suffer from asthma attacks can improve greatly with Boswellia.

Boswellia keeps platelets from sticking together thus preventing strokes and heart attacks. Boswellia works as well as heparin which is a powerful anti-clotting agent used by doctors. Many people have colitis and Boswellia is one of the few herbs that does a great job of calming the GI tract and getting rid of inflammation, also works for IBS and Crohn’s disease. In Germany Boswellia is highly recommended for treating colitis with a great reduction in all clinical symptoms.

Boswellia is a powerful antioxidant and free radical nullifying agent that decreases liver damage by more than 80% and heart damage by more than 50%. – Powerful! Certain types of gut bacteria rage out of control when we become obese and these bacteria cause inflammation. Boswellia inhibits inflammation caused by these bacteria, thus ending pain, swelling, and redness. And a Study in 2008 showed Boswellia does a great job of treating staph and Candida infections.

Boswellia has been found to protect Beta Cells that produce insulin and suppress inflammation thus helping to protect the pancreas and prevent diabetes. Boswellia works wonders for menstrual cramps, swelling, and inflammation. Studies show that Boswellia has the ability to protect against neurodegenerative diseases. It enhances memory and cognitive skills by promoting the formation of new nerve growth within the brain. Boswellia promotes good thyroid function and can also again help with weight loss because of good thyroid function by kicking up metabolism thus you burn more calories. Boswellia lowers LDL or bad cholesterol and triglycerides too, thus helping to prevent cardiovascular disease and strokes.

Boswellia has also been shown to work well for all autoimmune mediated diseases helping with all symptoms. And Boswellia is great for treating all kinds of skin inflammation and skin disease and Boswellia creates a feeling of calm and well being that complements it’s wonderful anti-inflammatory abilities.

Boswellia has no side effects, making Boswellia much better than all the prescription anti-inflammatory agents.

Enjoy this wonderful decongestant!

Dr. Paul Haider - Master Herbalist