Cold herbals in pregnancy

Alright, enough is enough This is the second full week I have had
congestion and a light sore throat. Last Friday I thought that I was
getting better, but whammo today. I've restarted Sudafed, tylenol, and the
Echinacea tea.

My question is simple: what herbal rememdies (and I am not going to do the
garlic regime, Jenrose ) have worked for you? I have some Zicam nasal
spray in the cupboard......Help!?

This is the week I have offered to work extra, too, of course.

Kelly
#4 2/12/05

"Kelly" wrote in message
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Alright, enough is enough This is the second full week I have had
congestion and a light sore throat. Last Friday I thought that I was
getting better, but whammo today. I've restarted Sudafed, tylenol, and
the
Echinacea tea.

My question is simple: what herbal rememdies (and I am not going to do the
garlic regime, Jenrose

Hey, I usually dont' do the garlic regime--it's *nasty*.

Gargling salt water helps sore throat. Hot liquids work for me. Congestion
is rarely a problem for me as I have a mechanical aid (CPAP) which makes
congestion minimized.

Jenrose

Kelly wrote:

My question is simple: what herbal rememdies (and I am not going to do the
garlic regime, Jenrose ) have worked for you? I have some Zicam nasal
spray in the cupboard......Help!?

Have you tried head over a bowl of steaming water with essential oils of
Eucalyptus and lavender?
Komvita lozenges with Manuka honey
Hot lemon drinks with fresh ginger and a crushed panadol are always
soothing too.
Hope you feel better soon.

Andrea

Jenrose wrote:

Gargling salt water helps sore throat. Hot liquids work for me.

Yeah, that's what I would recommend. Lots of hot
tea (with lemon, even though I usually don't take it that
way), or other hot, clear liquids, plus gargling with
salt water. It's a short term help, but you can do it
as often as you need and it *does* help.

Best wishes,
Ericka

well, I happened to see my midwife today when I had to go to Maternity to
pick up some meds for my patient (our medication dumbwaiter is down the hall
in maternity) so I asked her. Same stuff I've been doing, but added some
Claritin non-drowsy. I took some at 2pm today-am a tish better, but if this
goes on further I am going to assume it is a sinus infection and ask for
something else.

Thanks for the tips!

Kelly
#4 2/12/05

"Unadulterated Me" wrote in message
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Kelly wrote:

My question is simple: what herbal rememdies (and I am not going to do
the
garlic regime, Jenrose ) have worked for you? I have some Zicam
nasal
spray in the cupboard......Help!?

Have you tried head over a bowl of steaming water with essential oils of
Eucalyptus and lavender?
Komvita lozenges with Manuka honey
Hot lemon drinks with fresh ginger and a crushed panadol are always
soothing too.
Hope you feel better soon.

Andrea