(Disclaimer: The following information is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to treat, diagnose, or cure any disease)
Our Plague Doctor Syrup is based on a formula developed by Dr. John R. Christopher, called Anti Plague. This formula was created to deal with the actual plague, as well as being an all-purpose antiviral/antiparasitic/antimicrobial. We added elderberry syrup to the original mixture, to give added antiviral benefits.
The Syrup is made from the following ingredients: Garlic, comfrey root or leaf (you can substitute plantain or rosemary if you are concerned about the internal use of comfrey), oak bark, black walnut hull, mullein, lobelia, wormwood, marshmallow root, gravel roots, honey, glycerin, and apple cider vinegar.
Garlic is a very powerful antimicrobial that has been used for millennia as a defensive against parasites and bacterial/viral infections. It has been studied for its ability to lower high cholesterol, hypertension, and high blood sugar.
Comfrey has been used traditionally to heal irritated mucous membranes, heal fractures and wounds, and regenerate cells (Note: the FDA regards comfrey as unsafe internally).
Oak bark is quite astringent, meaning it tightens up tissues that are lax. It has been used for anal and uterine prolapse, fevers, gallstones, hemorrhage, kidney stones, sore throats and receding gums and loose teeth.
Black walnut hull has a long history of use as an antifungal and anti-parasitic. Externally it has been used for skin issues such as burns, wounds, and insect bites.
Mullein is one of the best herbs for lung issues including asthma and COPD, as well as any difficulty with the lymph. It can reduce swelling and kill germs, as well as bringing relaxation and resolving pain. The flowers are used in an oil for ear infections.
Lobelia has been called “the thinking herb,” since it helps accentuate the action of other herbs, as well as enabling them to work in the way the body needs. It supports the respiratory system, easing coughs, spasms, and asthma. It has been used to calm muscles and nerves, and to ease pain when used topically.
Wormwood is a very bitter herb that expels worms (hence the name). It also stimulates and heals digestive function, warms and stimulates the autonomic nervous system, helping to ease some types of nervous issues.
Marshmallow root is slimy and soothing to the intestinal tract and respiratory system. It can help calm an overactive immune system by stimulating white blood cell production. It is nourishing to the skin and helps heal tissues.
Gravel root has been traditionally used to stones in the kidneys and gallbladder. It can be used for threatened miscarriage, incontinence, calming inflammation, as well as easing fevers.
Honey itself has many medicinal benefits, including killing germs and soothing coughs and sore throats.
Apple Cider Vinegar kills harmful bacteria, may help prevent and treat kidney stones, flush toxins from the body, and support digestive function.
As you can see, The Plague Doctor Syrup is quite the all-in-one internal first aid kit! If the taste is too strong for you or your children, it can be added to juice to mask the flavour. To your health!
Photo Credits: From Pexels.com- garlic by Nick Collins, mullein by Kathrine Birch, lobelia by Julia Filirovska, wormwood by Veronica, gravel root by Abynaya, glycerin by Jill Burrow, black walnut by JamesDeMers, marshmallow by Couleur; oak bark and honey by Pixabay; apple cider vinegar from stock.adobe.com; Comfrey by Anne Burgess is licensed under CC-BY-SA 2.0