Congestion in the body, especially in the lungs, is the result of phlegm or MUCUS.
Congestion is very common for people who consume meat (animal cadaver), dairy (cow snot/pus/mucus), refined grains (glue) and starches (carbonic acid). Congestion is very common in little babies and children, especially in the U.S.
 The medical term "congestion" means: "abnormal accumulation of fluid in an organ or body area. The fluid is often blood, but it may be bile or mucus." SOURCE: Mosby's Medical Dictionary, 3rd edition, p. 295
Most cases of congestion pertain to congestion or accumulation of mucus in the lungs (of the respiratory tract). Congestion, or mucus congestion, is the result of an acid-forming diet, such as the notorious SAD (Standard American Diet).
The metaphysical causation of congestion is predicated upon not being able to breathe in the breath of life; having an accumulation of stale energy that causes blockage. Basically, your life flow is obstructed due to an accumulation of stale and negative energy.
As the lungs are the seat of emotions (and grief), mucus congestion is also a sign that your negative emotions and/or grief, too much of it or them, has accumulated and is blocking your flow of breath of life. The message is: it's time to RELEASE! Time to release the obstruction, to release the grief (i.e. of a broken relationship, the loss of a loved one, etc.), to GET THINGS OFF YOUR CHEST.
Mucus congestion in the chest may also denote that the Fourth Chakra (Heart Chakra) may be clogged due to an accumulation of negative emotion, perhaps too much grief (the demon of the Heart Chakra), blocking flow to this energy center.
It very well may denote an accumulation of hurt and pain, which prevents love from entering into your life or manifesting within self.
The respiratory system is associated with the Fifth Chakra (Vissudha, in Snaskrit) and the Fifth Chakra deals with EXPRESSION. When our expression is blocked, the result is respiratory problems. The accumulation of all that we desire to say or express but don't manifests as congestion in the chest area. We are not getting things off our chest and we should, by any means necessary.
A normal body function when there is congestion in the chest area is a cough. A cough is a reflex action. It is a "sudden, audible expulsion of air from the lungs." Mosby's supra.
"Coughing is preceded by inspiration, the glottis is partially closed, and the accessory muscles of expiration contract to expel the air forcibly from the respiratory passages. Coughing is an essential protective response that serves to clear the lungs, bronchi, or trachea of irritants and secretions or to prevent aspiration of foreign material into the lungs. It is a common symptom of diseases of the chest and larynx. Chronic coughing may be indicative of tuberculosis, lung cancer, bronchiectasis, or bronchitis." Mosby's supra.
Healing Congestion and Coughing Naturally
When there is congestion, drink plenty of water. Alkaline water is best, as alkalinity counteracts acidity. For more of an effect, squeeze lemon juice in the water (warm water is best) and add a pinch of cayenne pepper, stir well and drink. You can do this as much as you like. It will only help remedy the congestion and cough(ing) as it will help dissolve the stubborn and hardened mucus.
 Individual herbs that are excellent and efficacious in cases of congestion include Blood Root, Mullein (leaf), Boneset, Lungwort, Comfrey, Fenugreek, Euclayptus (leaf); Coltsfoot, Talisadi, Lobelia, Hyssop, White Pine Bark, Pleurisy, Lung Moss, and Elecampane.
Cayenne, though not a mucilaginous or demulcent herb, works wonderfully well in conditions of mucus congestion. So does Black Pepper, Ginger Root, and Horseradish (used to make Wasabi for sushi).
Marijuana (in tea form) is a powerful herb for congestion and coughing bouts. Unfortunately however, the herb is banned here in the U.S. (due to political reasons). So you would be wise to stay away from this herb (to prevent getting yourself in trouble with the federal government).
The single best herb for coughing is Wild Cherry Bark, which provides natural codeine (bio-codeine). Wild Cherry Bark, unlike many pharmaceutical grade medications on the market, does not suppress a cough or coughing, but instead works with the cough (a normal body reflex) and facilitates the coughing process. Wild Cherry Bark works well with White Pine Bark (or Spruce).
Remember, we never want to suppress a cough because suppressing a cough keeps the mucus or phlegm in the body and thus, the congestion will return at a later date. This keeps cough syrup manufacturers in business.
Essential oils that are efficacious in cases of congestion and coughing include Eucalyptus, Cajeput, Wintergreen, Inula, White Camphor, Black Pepper, White Pine Bark, Peppermint, and Hyssop.
Eucalyptus is by far the best herb to use to counteract congestion. This oil should be inhaled, added to bath or soak water, and rubbed on the chest (especially before bedtime).
To apply to the chest, first rub on a little carrier oil (like olive or coconut oil) to your (or another person's) chest, then add about 5-7 drops of Eucalyptus to your palm and rub or massage into the chest area. Make sure you open your window too as this oil works in tandem with the natural air that helps to dissolve hardened and stubborn mucus.
You can also add one drop of essential oil of Eucalyptus to a glass of warm water, stir well, and drink. You can do this 2-3 times throughout the day.
In hot bath water, add 5-8 drops of Eucalyptus oil and 1-2 boxes of sea salt and soak for about 30-45 minutes. This is a great anti-congestion soak that I highly recommend. For infants and babies: use only 2-3 drops of oil and only half a box of sea salt and let the child soak for about 20-30 minutes.
The best crystal that I could recommend for congestion and coughing is Zoisite. "Zoisite is a detoxifier, neutralizing overacidification and reducing inflammation, regenerates cells, and treats the lungs." Judy Hall
Another good crystal I recommend for mucus accumulation is Margarite, which is a form of mica that helps balance the acidity level of the body and to ameliorate acidosis conditions. Remember, mucus congestion is the result of acidosis, mainly stemming from poor diet.
These crystals and stones can be directly applied to the chest area or placed in a glass of water overnight and drank the next morning as an elixir.
Specific Dherbs.Com products that help to prevent and remedy mucus congestion and subsequent cough(ing) include: Respiratory Cleanse and Regimen (the BEST product); Full Body Detox; Mucus Buster Formula, Lungs and Respiratory Formula, Acid Buster, Circul-Aid Formula, Electric Greens Cell Food, Children's Lung Extract, Respiratory Inspirant, and Lungs-Respiratory Tea.
For little babies suffering with mucus congestion, add carrier oil to his/her chest and add only 1-2 drops of essential oil of Eucalyptus (and/or White Pine Bark) and rub into the child's chest. Afterwards, dress the child with warm clothing and make sure the window is cracked (slightly opened) so a nice breeze can come into the room, as this works along with the oil and warmth caused by the clothing to cause the hardened mucus to dissolve.
Infants with congestion: 1-2 drops of essential oil
Babies with congestion: 2-3 drops of essential oil
Small children with congestion: 3-4 drops of essential oil
Carrier oils include: olive oil, coconut oil, grape seed oil, almond oil, jojoba oil, rose hip seed oil, etc. Shea butter can also serve as a carrier.
You can also prepare tea of Mullein leaves, Eucalyptus Leaves, White Pine Bark, and Wild Cherry Bark (or any one of these herbs individually), let it cool down, add a little lemon or lime juice, and some maple syrup (Grade B or C) or agave nectar or vegetable glycerine to sweeten, stir well, and pour contents into a baby bottle and let the baby drink this wonderful tea which should stimulate expectoration of mucus or phlegm.
These teas can be bought separately and mixed together (adding the various teabags to one cup of hot water).
Any demulcent formula tea is also good to give to the baby following the instructions above. Dherbs.Com Demulcent Tea is great for anti-congestion.
Beware of all commercial pharmaceutical grade brands of antitussive and demulcent medications (cough syrup), especially Nyquil, due to the alcohol content that can and will put you out as this stuff is a real drug. The ingredients in these harmful products impair motor skills, the nervous system, and the blood and liver among other things.
There are few good alternative brands of cough syrups (most made of elder berries) on the market at good health food stores that are safe and ideal to use. However, some of them may be made with honey, so make sure you read the labels. Honey should not be given to babies under the age of two.
Thank you for reading!
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