Infection Fighter Formula

When I was doing herbal studies with my then 10-year, she was fascinated with usnea and after learning all about the infection fighting power of this intriguing "herb" (actually a lichen) she wanted to make a salve for massaging in to the chest for lung infections since that is her area of weakness when she gets a cold. Together we created this formula for treating all types of infections including external cuts and wounds, sores, bug bites, and fungal infections to internal infections of the respiratory and urinary tract. 

This formula can be made as a salve, tea, extract or capsules. Lobelia is the "thinking herb" that tells the other herbs what to do and where to go to deliver them to the area of distress and then helps to resolve the issue and cleanse the body.

Herbs

2 parts usnea

2 parts yarrow

1 part red clover

½ part nettle leaf

¼ part lobelia

Mix all the herbs together and keep stored in a container.  

Use

Take internally to treat any infection. Apply topically as you would an antibiotic ointment on cuts, wounds, sores, or skin infections of any kind. Apply over any internal areas of infection such as the chest for lung issues and abdomen for urinary infections, cover with a hot pad to push further into the body.

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