Lungs
Tuesday, June 13, 2006 (16:00:47)

Posted by Cougar

Lungs
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Persons who have eaten a Standard American Diet for many
years, especially with alot of dairy foods, tend to have
lungs tissue that has excess fat and lungs that have excess
mucus in them. The fat and mucus coupled with physical
and/or emotional stress in the chest or upper back can lead
to asthmatic attacks.

In addition, the lungs can often bare the brunt of the toxic
chemical attack on the system as the chemicals are, for some
people, constantly being breathed in. It is important to
cleanse and heal the lungs as well as to remove toxic
chemicals from the air.

I will include two lung clenasing techniques in this section.
These cleanses are very advanced and 1) should only be done
under the guidance of an experienced holistic health
practitioner, and 2) need not be done before the other cleanses,
even for asthmatics.

i. Herbs for the Lungs
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1. Lotus Root Tea
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This tea helps dissolve and eliminate mucus and lung
congestion over time.

Fresh Lotus Root (preferable)
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a. Grate a 2-inch piece of fresh lotus root and
squeeze out juice through a cheesecloth. Add 2-3
drops of ginger juice squeezed from freshly grated
ginger root and a tiny pinch of sea salt. Add an
equal amount of spring water and boil for a few
minutes.

Lotus Root Powder
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b. Add one teaspoon of powder to a small cup of
water. Add a tiny pinch of sea salt and 2-3 drops
of ginger juice. Heat on low flame and turn off
flame when boiling begins.

2. Breeze Free
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This is a formula for curing congestion and upper
respiratory problems. It contains Platycodon Root,
Ephedra, Elecampane, Wild Cherry Bark, Mullein,
Licorice Root, Ginger Root, Cinnamon Twigs, and Wild
Ginger.

You can purchase this formula (made by Planetary
Herbal Formulas) from your local natural food store
or call Planetary Herbal Formulas 800-606-6226 for
the nearest distributor.

ii. Lotus Root Plaster
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Lotus root plasters are excellant for dissolving mucus
deposits in the bronchi and sinuses.

Supplies needed:

1. Everything that is needed for Ginger Compress (see
above).
2. White flour.
3. Fresh lotus root (check chinese grocery store or
natural food store).
4. Cotton cloth.
5. A sheet or other cloth to keep plaster in place.

Steps:

1. Perform a ginger compress for 10-15 minutes on lungs
region.

2. Grate fresh lotus root.

3. Mix lotus root with 5% grated ginger and 10-15%
white flour.

4. Spread paste on cloth about 1/2 inch thick.

5. Apply cloth so that plaster directly touches the
skin.

6. Tie in place with sheet or large cloth.

7. Keep plaster on for several hours. You can
with it on if you tie it in place.

8. Procedure should be repeated for 7-21 days. Thick
mucus will start to be discharged.

Many years ago, when I did this on my sinuses, I had to
stay home from work because so much thick mucus was pouring
from my eyes and nose.

A more complete description of the Lotus Root Plaster
can be found in the following book:

Macrobiotic Home Remedies
by Michio Kushi
Japan Publications, c1985
ISBN 0-87040-554-3

iii. John Christopher Emesis Cleanse
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This cleanse is performed during the height of a mild
asthmatic attack or mucus condition in the lungs. This
cleanse is contraindicated for children, elderly,
debilitated, very weak patients, pregnant women,
obesity, and patients with stomach ulcers, lung trauma,
and heart disease. It involves drinking a couple of
quarts of peppermint tea followed by 1 teaspoon of
lobelia tincture and another teaspoon of the tincture
ten minutes later. If emesis has not occured, the back
of the tongue should be rubbed until it does occur.
The full description of this type of cleanse can be found
in the "Asthma" section (pg. 3) and the "Lobelia" section
(pg. 358-, 365) of the following book:

School of Natural Healing
by John R. Christopher
Biworld, Provo, Utah, c1976

Obviously, persons who tend towards bulemia and other
food addictions should avoid this cleanse.

iv. Ayurvedic Lung Cleanse
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Another way to eliminate mucus and congestion is through
Ayurvedic Emesis Therapy (called "Vaman"). This cleanse
is contraindicated for children, elderly, debilitated, very
weak patients, pregnant women, obesity, and patients with
stomach ulcers, lung trauma, and heart disease.

The cleanse involves drinking oil (e.g., olive oil) and
eating oily foods for three days before the enesis.
Daily application of heat to the chest and upper back are
performed (e.g., castor oil compress -- see above for
instructions).

On the day of the emesis procedure, a mixture of
calamus root tea is carefully measured and prepared (by
the practitioner). After drinking the tea, emesis is
then encouraged by rubbing the back of the tongue.

A short two-day juice, broth, herbal tea fast is then
performed. Lots of rest is indicated.

A more detailed description can be found in either of
the following two books:


Ayurveda: The Science of Self-Healing
by Dr. Vasant Lad
Lotus Press, c1984
ISBN 0-914955-00-4

Natural Healing Through Ayurveda
by Professor Dr. Subhash Ranade
Passage Press, Salt Lake City, Utah, c1993
ISBN 1-878423-13-4

Obviously, persons who tend towards bulemia and other
food addictions should avoid this cleanse.

Rebuilding & Strengthening
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1. Well-ventilated bedroom

2. Taking walks along the ocean or in the mountains can be
extremely beneficial over time. If that is not possible,
any walking outside (away from pollution) or even deep
breathing by an open window can be helpful.

3. Lung-strengthening herbal formula such as Breeze Free.

4. Healthy, natural foods diet that strengthens the
digestion and avoids overly cold foods and too much flour
and fruit.

5. Yoga, pranayama, and emotional healing techniques
(especially Holotropic Breathwork) can be very helpful
over time.