The
aromatic resins of Lomatium are expectorant, antibacterial, antifungal and
antinflammatory. Lomatium is highly
effective in treating many kinds of viral infection, especially those affecting
the chest, lungs and upper respiratory tract.
A stimulating expectorant, it promotes respiratory system activity and
works to liquefy mucus so that the body can more easly eliminate it.
It also interferes with bacterial replication and stimulates
phagocytosis.
Many victims of the 1918-19 influenza epidemic were saved by
this plant medicine where knowledgeable doctors and stocks of medicine were
available. In the present day, we
use it to treat HIV and a number of viruses and fungal infections that often
accompany AIDS. Dosage of the
Tincture is 10 – 30 drops every 4 hours.
CAUTION:
Lomatium can cause hives in people on occasion, though seldom when used
in conjunction with herbs that stimulate metabolic secretion and excretion
(diaphoretics and bile stimulants).
Do not take during pregnancy
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