Dear Bob Liebert,

I heard the herb bar berry is good for bladder and kidney I seem to get bladder infections all the time and I heard that bar berry is a natural antibiotic is that true? if not can you recommend something for that also can you recommend something for lung congestion with a dry cough that is not productive I have really bad allergies and it seems I have a lot of mucus in my lungs that causes me to have a hard time breathing though my lungs I cant get full breaths in at times it comes and gos theres day I don't feel the congestion then I have flare ups and I have a hard time breathing and I can feel the congestion in my chest is there any herbal remedies out there then I can try I've had this problem now for about 2 years please help.

Sue

Dear Friend,

With recurrent bladder infections, a tonic is called for, with the anti-infective herbs taken during acute infection. Our Uraid Formula has worked very well as a tonic and preventative. Echinacea/Golden Seal and/or Usnea extracts for acute infection. Barberry is more of a liver-oriented herb. For allergic lung conditions I would suggest our Asthmaid Formula. Extra drops of Lobelia extract can be taken for acute spasm and difficulty in breathing. The AL-R-G Formula would be a good addition as well, and can be taken with the Asthmaid.

Yours in healing,
Bob Liebert, herbalist

You can buy these herbs and many more in the Formula and Single Herb sections of the Teeter Creek Herb website. Herbs that don't appear in the Formula or Single Herb lists can usually be requested in the "Message" section at the bottom of the order page.

The information expressed is the personal observations of Herbalist Bob Liebert based on his personal experience and his studies of folk and traditional herbalism. These observations are not meant to be a substitute for qualified medical diagnosis and treatment. Uses of many of the herbs have not been scientifically verified.