Take garlic and cayenne in capsules to prevent congestion and to expel excess mucus. Take juniper berries in capsules to prevent excess mucus from forming. The herbs licorice or chickweed may be taken in teas or capsules to expel mucus from the respiratory tract. The herbs comfrey, hyssop, fenugreek, thyme, and slippery elm together in capsules expel mucus from the digestive, and respiratory tracts and clear the sinuses. Avoid dairy products, chocolate, and fried foods, and smoking, as they will increase mucous secretion.
Mumps Add three tablespoons of grated ginger root to a warm bath.
Soak in this to rid the body of toxins. Soak a cloth in mullein tea and apply the cloth to the mumps to reduce swelling. Rub the spine with lobelia extract to help relax the spine. The herbs mullein and scullcap will help to heal and reduce swelling when taken orally. Take garlic and goldenseal in capsules to rid the body of infections and strengthen the natural defenses.