Symptoms:

An abnormal collection or over accumulation of blood in an organ.  This is due to insufficient dilation of the blood vessels.

Cause:

See: “Catarrh.”

Herbal aids:

Use cayenne or another stimulant externally or internally.  A very good external application for breaking up bronchial congestion is the use of mullein (three parts) and lobelia (one fourth part) with cayenne added as a counter-irritant.

Useful herbs:

Aloe, anise, apple cider vinegar, blessed thistle, camomile, caraway, cayenne, fennel, fringetree (liver), lavender flower, linden, mandrake (liver), peppermint, rue, sage, veronica, yarrow.