Interview with Linda Whitedove, lead herbalist and product formulator of WhiteDove Herbals, http://www.whitedoveherbals.com, shiitake mushrooms, herbs to soothe coughing like colt's foot, Linda prefers tinctures for extracting water soluble and water insoluble, it is stronger than a tea, taking echinocea for an upset stomach or flu.

Linda recommends the Cough and Cold Herbal Elixir, EchinOsha Blend, and Cough Calming Blend available online at Rocky Mountain Herbals.