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80 Square-Feet SHTF Medicinal Garden

Kidney Problems

For kidney problems, I use greater burdock and goldenseal. Growing both of these
has already been discussed here. Goldenseal helps purify the kidneys and urinary
tract and is beneficial for treating urinary tract infections. I combine it with greater
burdock. The two herbs work together and are more effective than using one alone.
Greater burdock stimulates the kidneys and helps remove toxins from the body. It
is a diuretic, removing excess fluids, reducing edema and increasing urine output.
It is also beneficial for the spleen, blood purification, liver health and other organs
and bodily systems.

Lung Problems
For lung problems, this garden plan offers plantain, St. John’s Wort, white
mustard, goldenseal, and horseradish. With these herbs, you will be able to treat
most lung problems that you should encounter.

Plantain for Lung Problems

For calming inflammation of the mucous membranes, including the respiratory
tract, plantain juice or plantain tincture does the job. It is an immune booster, anti-
inflammatory, analgesic, antioxidant, and a weak whole-body antibiotic.

St. John’s Wort for Lung Problems

St. John’s Wort is also anti-inflammatory and beneficial for the respiratory tract.
It is also an expectorant that helps bring up phlegm and clear chest congestion. St.
John’s Wort helps heal respiratory infections and treats common colds and the flu.
It can also be used to treat tuberculosis.

White Mustard for Lung Problems

White mustard is antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, and an expectorant. It contains
sulfur compounds which combat infections and work together with other herbs for
maximum benefits.

Goldenseal for Lung Problems

Goldenseal reduces inflammation and irritations of the mucous membranes,
including the respiratory tract. It is anti-microbial and anti-viral. It is an effective
remedy for colds, flu, and other respiratory problems. For serious lung infections,
use goldenseal in combination with other herbs.

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