| | | Herbs to Help Eyes Nose and Ears Answered by: Susan Eagles Question from: Brian Posted on: October 26, 2000
I need an herb that helps the eyes, nose and ears all at once. Do you have one?
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Depending on what your health problems are with your eyes, nose and ears, two of the most useful herbs may be Plantain and Garlic. Both will help with allergies and infections, common causes of problems in these areas.
Plantain (Plantago major or Plantago lanceolata) is antihistamine, anti-bacterial, anti-allergy, expectorant, diuretic, helps clear toxins through the lymph glands and strengthens the mucous membranes. You can take plantain as a tea or an alcoholic tincture. Use two teaspoons of the dried herb, steeped for 15 minutes in a cup of boiling water, three times a day.
Garlic is antibiotic, anti-viral, antihistamine, expectorant and protective against allergies. Garlic is most effective taken fresh. To avoid the garlic taste, chop up a clove of garlic and swallow the small pieces with lots of water. Take three fresh cloves daily.
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