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Resting the voice is essential. Soothing demuclents, expectorants to reduce mucus congestion, and mucous membrane tonics can help.

An herbal program can consist of antispasmodics, anti-inflammatories, and soothing herbs. It is often best to rest the voice as much as possible during the healing process.

Stone root has a long history of use for dysmenorrhea and laryngitis. It has a beneficial effect on the venous system and is indicated for varicose veins and hemorrhoids. According to the Eclectics, it is especially indicated when there is a sense of constriction accompanying symptoms along the digestive tract--especially in the throat and anus. It is one of the most effective remedies available for anal fissure and hemorrhoids, and for these purposes it can be combined with horse chestnut. S

Laryngitis is caused by inflammation of the larynx, often resulting in a temporary loss of voice.When air is breathed in, it passes through the nose and the nasopharynx or through the mouth and the ox....

Osha is used in the treatment of coughs, sore throats, colds, flu, fever, and suppressed menses. It is known for its antiviral properties and diaphoretic properties. Herbalists often carry a root in their pocket or medicine-bag. A small piece is placed in the mouth and sucked to help relieve sore throats, coughs, hoarseness, and other symptoms of colds or flu-like syndromes, especially when accompanied by clear copious mucus, body aches, or chills with little or no fever (wind-cold). This meth

Sage is used as a wash for mouth sores, gum problems, sore throats, and tonsillitis. As a tea, sage is drunk to reduce perspiration and to dry up mother's milk. Sage makes a good addition to cold and flu formulas. The powdered herb and its extracts are added to natural commercial anti-perspirant formulas. Sage has a taste of SPICY, ASTRINGENT and a temperature of WARM.

Slippery elm is a mucilaginous herb used internally to soothe duodenal ulcers, gastritis, chronic diarrhea, sore throats, and coughs. Slippery elm lozenges are excellent to ease a sore throat or relieve any irritation or inflammation of the digestive tract. It is applied locally for wounds, abscesses, and burns. Slippery elm is made into a gruel for convalescence. Some modern herbalists suggest replacing slippery elm with marshmallow root, as slippery elm is becoming scarce. To make a cold i

Marshmallow root is a mucilaginous herb with a cooling and soothing nature used for ulcers, colitis, gastritis, and urinary inflammation or cystitis. The root has shown a mild immune-activating effect in laboratory tests, and it is taken for dry coughs and lung inflammation or dryness. Its anti-inflammatory properties also make marshmallow useful as a mouthwash. Marshmallow root is often added to other warmer and more active herbs to moderate their harshness, especially for urinary tract and

Coltsfoot is the plant , a member of the daisy family (Asteraceae). Coltsfoot is a perennial herb that grows to a height of 4-10 inches (10-25 cm). The stem is covered with white, downy fibers. Its ly....

Licorice root has been used for thousands of years for upper respiratory, digestive, and urinary tract infections or irritation. It has anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, immune-activating, demulcent, and expectorant properties and is used for ulcers, bronchitis, gastritis, irritable bowel and bowel inflammation, and adrenal insufficiency. Licorice tea is also given for digestive weakness, especially when accompanied by fatigue and shortness of breath. In Chinese medicine licorice, Glycyrriza ura

The Alexander technique is a somatic method for improving physical and mental functioning. Excessive tension, which Frederick Alexander, the originator, recognized as both physical and mental, restrid....

Sulfur is a homeopathic remedy that is used to treat a variety of chronic or acute ailments. Elemental sulfur is present in all living tissues. Sulfur is often referred to as brimstone or flowers of r....

Every year the average adult can expect to suffer the effects of a common cold at least two times. Homeopathic remedies can help alleviate the symptoms of the common cold as well as promote a healing process within the body.

Many homeopathic remedies are well suited to treat the root causes of stuttering and can be effective at reducing the severity or frequency of stuttering.

Eyebright () is an annual plant that grows wild in meadows, grassy areas, heaths, and pastures of Britain, northern and western Asia, North America, and Europe. It belongs to the Scrophulariaceae plat....

Hypothyroidism, or a condition of insufficient thyroid hormone in the body, develops when the thyroid gland fails to produce or secrete as much thyroxine (T) and triiodothyronine (T) as the body need T...

Kali bichromium is a bright orange, caustic, corrosive compound used in the manufacture of dye, photography, and batteries. It is also used as a homeopathic remedy. In homeopathy, potassium bichromats ...

is a homeopathic remedy that was created by Samuel Hahnemann, the father of homeopathy. Hahnemann combined the inner layer of oyster shells () with flowers of sulfur and burned them to create or aas...

Sjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune disorder in which the mouth and eyes become extremely dry. Sjögren's syndrome is often associated with other autoimmune disorders.Like s....

Rhus toxicodendron is the homeopathy remedy commonly known as poison ivy. This plant from the Anacardiaceae family grows in fields and wooded areas in North America. The plant is commonly identified s....