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It will assist your body to release the highly toxic smoke which we have inevitably inhaled. So make some tea, or batches for others to support healing and soothing those mucous membranes that may be irritated. It is great for our Fire Fighters, safe for pregnant mamas though you can omit or decrease the licorice if going to take over a longer period of time. Look at the recipe for alterations in pregnancy. Safe for nursing mamas, children, and the elderly. Only avoid if extreme high blood pressure/hypertension. It also provides nervous system and stress support. Here is a recipe of dried ingredients to make for 5 gallons of tea. (Double dose if using fresh herbs) 3 parts: Astragalus; 45g: 1 cup 2 parts Marshmallow; 30g: 1/2 cup 1 part Licorice: 15g: 1/4 cup (decrease or omit if pregnant and going to drink over a long period of time, safe for short periods of time: can replace with 1 cup of Nettles) 2 parts Rosehips; 30g: 1/3 cup Decoct or simmer for 1 hour. Add; 2 parts Mullein: 30g: 2 packed cups (limit consumption of Mullein with loose stools in Pregnancy) 1 part Scullcap: 15g: 3/4 cup 1 part Chamomile: 15g: 3/4 cup Let simmer for 20 mins Add; 1/2 part Lemon Balm: 7.5g: 2 Tablespoons 1/2 part Thyme: 7.5g: 2 tbsp 1/4 part Rosemary:4g: 1 Tbsp Let simmer for 5-10 minutes, turn off. Strain with a cheese cloth to ensure no fine hairs from the mullein get through (put one over strainer) and drink 3x daily. Give this to your little ones, loved ones, or make it an act of self-care and support your body get back to balance. If making for others or distributing: please label with above precautions for pregnant women and those with hypertension/ high blood pressure. Thank you to Jen Bredesen, teacher at the California School of Herbal Studies, for bringing her wisdom and love to this formula.