Submitted by: Fiona Willson, Naturopath/Medical Herbalist BSc of Naturopathy
Client: 57-year-old male
Initial presentation: Client presented with symptoms that had persisted for two weeks. He was experiencing congestion, a headache, sore throat and a non-productive, hacking, tickly cough.
Herbal formula:
Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana), 1:2 25mls
Eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis), 1:2 15mls
Elderflower (Sambucus nigra), 1:2 15mls
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris), 1:2 15mls
Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis), 1:2 15mls
Echinacea blend (Echinacea Purpurea/Echinacea Angustifolia) 1:2 20mls
Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) 1:1 5mls
Dosage: 5mls t.d.s
Follow up: 10 days: Headache, congestion, sore throat and cough had gone and energy levels had returned.