Hiccups, or hiccoughs, are sometimes caused by spasms of your diaphragm, and we usually try to alter our breathing pattern to stop them. However, you also need to increase the level of carbon dioxide in your blood, which is how certain herbs can help. It turns out that there are as many hiccup remedies as there are different causes for hiccups. Today, many experts recommend specific herbal tinctures to reduce the suffering. The herbs in this formula are Black Cohosh, Blue Cohosh, Blue Vervain, Scullcap and Lobelia tinctures. And they are known to work together synergistically to calm the diaphragm and stop muscle spasms.
Hiccups can also be associated with a variety of diseases, including pneumonia, kidney failure, and Addison's Disease, but generally, they are not serious and have no obvious reason for occurring. Common conditions that may go along with hiccups may be swallowing air along with your food from eating too fast. Irritating the diaphragm by eating too much, eating fatty foods, or drinking alcohol (the classic drunk hiccup) can make you vulnerable to hiccups.
A round of the hiccups is seldom a medical emergency. For hiccups that last for more than three hours, affect your sleeping patterns, interfere with eating, or are accompanied by severe abdominal pain or spitting up blood, you should seek medical attention. Most of the remedies don't stand up to their reputations, but a few herbs have been proven to be truly outstanding.
Black cohosh, historically, has been used successfully for the treatment of asthma, cough, all respiratory ailments, including hiccups. It works to break up mucus and phlegm deposits, and herbalists have used it to treat persistent coughs in cases of asthma, bronchitis and whooping cough. Because of its anti-muscle spasm qualities, Black cohosh has been used extensively to relieve muscle cramps and spasms.
In combination with Blue vervain and
Skullcap,
Blue cohosh has been found to be effective for reflux after eating. Modern herbalists often recommend Blue cohosh as an antispasmodic. It is frequently used as a diuretic to eliminate excess fluids, as an expectorant to treat congestion, and as a diaphoretic to eliminate toxins by inducing sweating. Traditional herbalists will often combine Blue cohosh and Black cohosh to effect a more balanced treatment for nerves and to enhance the herbs' antispasmodic effects. Blue cohosh is combined with other herbs to promote their effects when seeking natural remedies for bronchitis, nervous disorders, urinary tract ailments, and rheumatism.
The organic constituents in the leaves, roots, and flowers of Blue Vervain possess certain qualities that are found to be very beneficial for human health. Blue vervain has been used for thousands of years and is not limited to North America. Even the Romans used verbena (another common name) to treat a variety of medical conditions, and the flowering herb was also a popular remedy among the Native Americans. The herb is primarily used now by herbalists and traditional medicine practitioners for relaxing the nerves.
Lobelia happens to be an important and powerful antispasmodic, One or two drops of Lobelia tincture will usually stop the hiccups immediately! And, because of its antispasmodic properties, it is frequently recommended by traditional herbalists during cold and flu season. The plant's natural inclusion of lobeline makes the herb a useful one for opening air passages and making breathing easier.
Ingredients: Black Cohosh Root, Blue Cohosh Root, Blue Vervain, Scullcap, Lobelia, Structured Water, 20% Alcohol.
Non-Alcohol: Black Cohosh Root, Blue Cohosh Root, Blue Vervain, Scullcap, Lobelia, Structured Water, and Vegetable Glycerin.
Instructions: Use 6-12 drops in juice or water, under the tongue or as desired. May be taken 3 times daily. Shake well. Store in cool dark place. Keep out of reach of children.
Contraindications: See individual herbs for side effects and contraindications.
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Disclaimer: The information presented herein by New Way Herbs is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own healthcare provider.
