MS Word files are also known as documents and you are required to create a new document whenever you start new project in MS Word. The newly created document can be either a blank one or from the template. In this tutorial you will learn how to create a new document.You can also learn about Using Template in MS Word 2007. For creating a new document you need to follow these simple steps.
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1st of all select the Microsoft Office button.
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Whenever you share your workbook with others you need to always make sure that there are no spelling errors. MS Excel 2016 has got Spell Check tool which can be used for making sure that everything typed into your worksheet is spelled correctly. The Spell Check tool in MS Excel is not as powerful as it is in MS Word i.e. this tool can not check the grammatical errors as well as spelling as you type. You can also learn Freezing Panes in a Worksheet in MS Excel 2016. In order to use the Spell Check tool you need to follow these simple steps.
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Searching through the Ferguson Collection in Glasgow has been interesting, and turned up a variety of manuscripts related to my interests. Okay, some are in Italian, or are illegible, but still they are worth a look, and others, like the version of Norton's Ordinal, have nice pictures.
One especially useful is a 15th century one that has many alchemical recipes written in English. Thus I can understand them quite well. It is MS 205, and the catalogue says it is a liber de consideratione quinte esentie ervici rerum transmutabili in latin, Xvth century, but it is so much more than that. There is some Lull of course, Albertus and Dekyngstone, the latter which proves it is of English origin.
There are also marginal notes, not always of any use but interesting to see what a later reader was interested in.
I shall endeavour to get a copy of her thesis. It would save a lot of work, and the wear and tear from me reading the original copy enough times to actually understand it. Meanwhile, I am still learning to read the handwriting, although I am much better at it than I was 8 years ago when I first started looking at original manuscripts. The spelling doesn't help too.
Alchemical texts written and copied in 15th century England – how many survive?
A simple question, with a full answer beyond the scope of a mere blog post. Nevertheless I find the question interesting as a way of roughly gauging the popularity of alchemy in that period and the activities of the alchemists. The century was certainly one in which it became more widely known and translation from Latin to English got going. By at least knowing how many MS have survived, we know that more have been destroyed or lost in the meantime, and therefore can make vague estimates of the production of them. Moreover if some expert were to examine them all and compare the handwriting we could tell how many people were copying manuscripts, either for their own use or for whoever was paying them.
That and what I have read about manuscripts suggests that they were copied and circulated privately. So unless you could afford a scribe, or were concerned with secrecy, you would do the work yourself. Which naturally limits the copies you could personally make, and does raise questions about how much the works were passed around.
The difficulty in estimating numbers of surviving MS is of course how many places have MS. To start with, there is the British Library. Then there are the various university libraries, with Cambridge and Glasgow having good collections. Not to mention libraries abroad as well. All of which makes this a very partial summary.
The prose text "Lead", found on page 313, starts with the simple manufacture of lead acetate, and the distillation thereof, which produces the usual red liquid that is a weird mixture of organic substances. This is no different from the Ripley method suggested by Jennifer Rampling, and I think also that which is produced from John of Rupescissa's quintessence of alchemy recipe.
It even says to put the stilled liquid upon the stuff left behind in the alembick, which Ripley recommends, but then you put it onto silver and make it brittle.
At this point I start to wonder if it really means lead, and doesn't mean some other thing. The description of thin plates, vinegar and the resulting white powder is clearly of lead acetate though, I've not heard or seen anything else give such a result.
More specifically, the instructions say to put the distilled liquid back onto the white product of calcination of the stuff left after the distillation. Why it would be white is unclear to me, since if it is lead it should be blackish after calcination. So perhaps something unusual is happening here.
Or of course the poem is not meant to be taken practically.
The Thomas Hend text on page 317 is also clearly a lead and vinegar one. It has suddenly become clear to me how variations in the concept were all the rage in late 15th/ early 16th century England. You see this a lot in alchemical recipes, new fashions in activity and substance that sweep across Europe or countries and hold sway for decades, until something else comes along. That vinegar had been used in earlier recipes is not in doubt, but what happened in the later 15th and early 16th centuries was the codification and spread of specific series of actions which we could dub Ripleyan. These recipes continue to turn up in alchemical literature into the 17th century, in the works of Basil Valentine, as explored by Lawrence Principe.
I define them specifically as ones that on the surface use vinegar and have metals, oxide or carbonate, dissolved in the vinegar. It is then distilled, and a red liquid produced. You can get a reddish liquid from such a process, as I have proved myself (https://distillatio.wordpress.com/2013/11/19/382/) and as modern esotericists have also shown. The only slight problem is that things start to diverge from what you would expect given modern chemistry and it all gets a bit complicated and the best thing to do is stop and do something else for a while.
Or do more experiments and read more sources, both of which I am planning on doing this year.
so I am attempting to summarise some of my thoughts about it now.
Concentrating on Europe, and England, the earliest transmission was by learned men travelling to Spain and Sicily, to translate or copy alchemical and other related works on things like astrology and natural philosophy. They then returned home with a copy or two, or the copies were given as gifts to places of learning, or they went home and mentioned alchemy and such in their writings at home. The latter occurred with information about the four elements, as the translator Daniel Morley, who had copied and translated works abroad, being asked to write about this knowledge when he returned home to England in the 12/13th century. The books in places of learning were then copied by other visiting monks/ copied and given as gifts/ read by visitors who made their own notes, and thus the information filtered northwards.
Naturally this meant a very slow rate of transmission. It wasn't until the 13th century and Roger Bacon before we really have much talk about Alchemy in England, but even then there's not really much evidence of anything until the 1310's and 1320's, when it started to get rather busy and crops up in various circumstances, from legal records to an archaeological find in Cambridge.
an alchemical work attributed to ar-Razi, called the Lumen Luminum, another false work attributed to Avicenna called the Liber de Anima, as well as of course the Secreta Secretorum of pseudo-Aristotle.
The 1330's were also an interesting time with regards to other alchemical authors with the writing of The Testamentum of Raymond Lull, a pseudo-Lullian treatise, an early version of which claims to have been written in St Katherine's, London, England in 1332. Unfortunately this was written in Catalan, so whilst the work itself may have been written at the time and place claimed, it didn't have any effect on English alchemy, and the earliest mention of Lull as an alchemist is apparently from the 2nd half of the 14th century, according to Michela Pereira. Moreover he didn't really appear in English alchemy until the 15th century, when we find a translation from Catalan into Latin or English taking place. So here we have a possible occurrence of a roundabout route of works, hampered by the use of a minority language (Catalan), and the importance of a universal language, i.e. Latin.
Later on, you can see that the audience for alchemical works and numbers of alchemists that we have record of greatly increases as the texts are translated into the local language in the 15th century and more people can read and write. The Semita Recta was translated into English, French and German from Latin in the 15th century, and many of these copies have survived. People passed it around interested parties who then made their own copy or had one made for them. There is evidence for a circle of alchemically interested intellectuals and doctors in 1440's England, related to the Semita Recta and various pseudo-Albert of Magnus works. They would likely meet and discuss alchemical matters when possible, and pass on manuscripts or copies of them to each other.
I see no reason to doubt that similar things were happening all across Europe, with educated men, both professional and mere servants and artisans, learning about alchemy from each other and what works they found.
George Ripley, the famous 15th century English Alchemist, allegedly travelled abroad in order to learn more about alchemy and other topics, and by the 16th century we have various learned men writing about collecting books from the continent themselves, or their friends are asked to pick up what books they can find. Of course this was also the age of printing, and of a wider community of letters that was different from the earlier one in the 13th century.
Jennifer Rampling has written a paper (Available here: https://www.academia.edu/4760830/Transmission_and_Transmutation_George_Ripley_and_the_Place_of_English_Alchemy_in_Early_Modern_Europe) about how John Dee and Edward Kelly, in their peregrinations about Bohemia and Eastern Europe, spread knowledge of the works of George Ripley, which in turn were used by the alchemists in the late 16th/ early 17th century in their own writings and were also printed in books.
However that clearly was not all that happened, although we have several claims about it taking place from the 15th and 16th centuries in England. But perhaps because it was seen as a Donum Dei, a gift of God, the alchemist could learn from books (After all, the Bible was a book too) and ultimately it was God that would give him the knowledge to make the stone. Also the idea was abroad in the later medieval period that it was legitimate to interrogate God's creation to find out better how it worked, and as such, learning how do transmutation from books and by experimentation was entirely okay.
What I do wonder about is how useful alchemy was as a marker for being well educated, which could open some doors for your career, and also as a means of rubbing along well with people of other nationalities. There was to some extent still a pan-European feudal society, with people of the appropriate status mingling easily with each other and having languages and habits in common. Of course by the 16th century that had fragmented with the rise of nationalism and the reformation. I suspect though that it proves more useful in that regard in the 17th century, with the appearance of Rosicrucianism.
Certainly religion was important; it turns out that an Irish humanist called Richard Stanihurst (1547-1618) graduated from Oxford, and began alchemical studies in London, but he was a Catholic and left England, working in the Bishopric of Liege, where he was involved in the Paracelsian movement, and he ended up at the court of King Philip II of Spain. I doubt he would have been permitted to attempt to cure various diseases using alchemical methods if he was a Protestant and probably would not have left London. What seems clear from the summary of his life in the summary of Azogue no. 4, is the importance of groups of alchemists/ chymists/ medical men for passing knowledge and practises and supporting research. Stanihurst would surely have had a much harder time of it without support from the likes of the Bishop of Liege and others in the same area. As with the dissemination of Ripleyian alchemy, patronage is an essential part of the travels made by knowledgeable people and dissemination of their works. Unfortunately the issue is that the evidence for earlier ones, such as in the 13th century, just has not survived.
So, to summarise it – alchemical knowledge travelled with people as they travelled, and by written texts as they were traded and given and received. It was retarded by language problems, and by distance, and made easier by patronage from the rich and powerful.
This is a short blog post covering an interesting but rather deep topic which would require a great deal more research to make a full on really interesting post. So instead you have to make do with this. Maybe in a few years I'll write something more.
Right from the start, alchemy was related to other areas of endeavour or crafts. The recipes in the Physika et Mystika are similar to and sometimes the same as those found in the manuscripts recording various craft recipes, the Leyden and Stockholm papyri. Basically the early alchemists took ideas from Hermetic and gnostic religion and mixed them with physical workshop practises.
It seems clear to me that early alchemy was actually a form of philosophy and mysticism and religion; I use all of those words because although an expert could probably make specific distinctions, it is beyond me in the case of the Physika et Mystika and many of the other texts written by Cleopatra or that refer to Isis.
How widespread were alchemical books in Britain in Medieval times and who owned them?
Following on from the previous post, it turns out that Henry of Kirkestede mentions 674 authors, but I cannot find any others related to alchemy.
Maybe Henry didn't count alchemical books? Certainly there are a lot of scholarly works in his catalogue, including Thomas Aquinas, Robert Grosseteste and many others less well known. But it is interesting that he mentions Hermes but not alchemy, which was certainly known about in the country in his time; Robert Bacon knew about it, and from the little he knew it seems that knowledge about alchemy was newly arrived in England in his time, a century before Henry.
Which leads nicely onto the next question, how widespread were alchemical books?
Firstly though a few caveats are in order. Most of the catalogues cover religious institutions, or secular ones with a specific purpose (e.g. almshouses) and so their book choice is likely to be somewhat restricted, and likely would not include many on alchemy. Especially because an interest in it and practise of had been specifically banned in most orders of monks and friars since the late 13th century!
An exception would likely be university college libraries, which given the subjects taught and debated, might well contain more alchemically related works than otherwise expected, on the basis that they were part of natural philosophy. So if it turns out as I expect and recall reading in various academic papers, then the locus of alchemical investigation was circles and groups of private individuals.
Now, regarding smaller secular institutions, we have volume 14, Hospitals, towns and the Professions. A search of the index finds mention of Bartholomew the Englishman and his De proprietatibus Rerum. Also of an astrological work being written in the same village as an alsmhouse. Index V mentions bestiaria, a couple of editions of the Secreta Secretorum and a copy of the Seneschaucie, but they are anonymous works. One of the Secreta is in the London Hospital of St Mary Elsing in the 7th October 1448 index of books. Another in the 1489 bequest to the Hospital of St Giles in Norwich. The index of authors has no Albertus Magnus, one volume about medicine by Avicenna, no mention of Hermes, one of Robert Grosseteste as translator of Aristotle's Ethics. Other works cover legal matters, historical ones (e.g. the Scalacronica) and of course theological or religious matters.
So the more secular institutions really don't seem to have had a great interest in Natural History.
Now, volume 12, on Scottish Libraries, which covers both royal ones and religious houses and the Universities.
Searching the index, no mention of alchemy. The index of authors at least has Albertus Magnus, mainly his commentaries on various authors and his summa theologiae; a full selection of Aristotle, Agustine, Averroes, Bartholomew Anglicus, Bocaccio, Cicero (In Queen Mary's library at Holyroodhouse) in 1569. Or see works by Galen in St Mary's college, St Andrews, circa 1574.
There is one mention of Hermes, but it is the Poemander translated by Marsilius Ficinus, in Queen Mary's library.
Finally, found Khalid ibn Yazid, Liber Secretorum Alchemiae, in a 1531 printed edition of alchemical works, which contains the speculum alchemiae, and Geber de alchemia. Printed at Strasbourg? It is in St Leonards college in St Andrews, the list made in 1597 or 99. The interesting and clear point is that by the later 16th century there were lots of books, thanks to printing. The list for this college reaches 262 books, many more than in Cathedrals and suchlike two centuries earlier.
Ultimately thought it is a bit disappointing. However given the upheavals in Scotland in the early and mid-16th centuries, I think it likely that a fair number of books were lost, destroyed or sold, and thus we do not have a proper accounting of the books present in medieval Scotland. Having said that, there really isn't any evidence for alchemy in Scotland before James IV and his alchemist in 1501 or 03 or whenever.
Now, onto volume 10, the University and College libraries of Cambridge, which should be much more interesting.
Starting again with the index of authors, we immediately find many copies of Albertus Magnus, including the Mineralia. Also works by Alhazen, Al-Kindi, Alphidius on De lapide Philosophorum, which is found in a 1418 catalogue of Peterhouse college, as part of the Magnus liber Alkymye!
Which contains works by Geber, pseudo-Michael Scott, secretum secretorum, speculum alchimiae, Democritus Secretum super corpus, spiritum et animam, and so on.
Pseudo-Avicenna's De Anima comes up at least once.
Lots of stuff related to normal natural philosphy, eg Aristotle, Gilbertus etc etc.
Hermes, several works, eg Aqua uitae perhennis, and others, in the Peterhouse volume already mentioned. A dialogus de nat ura deorum of Hermes Trismegistus, is in the university common library in 1473. Also contains De spiritu et anima, (Bloomfield 935) whatever that is.
A de Quinta essentia of Ioannes de Rvpescissa, in a 1457 King's college inventory of the library.
Michael Scott, Physiognomia siue De secretis naturae, a 1477 edition donated in 1539 to Jesus college.
There are quite a few books attributed to Rhazi, not all surely alchemical, but there's a Flores Secretorum, in the Peterhouse MS, and various others. Also medical works by Richard the Englishman. Lots of books by Grosseteste and Bacon, Thomas Aquinas and the usual texts one would expect in a university related to the Trivium and Quadrivium.
So, in summary, there do seem to be more alchemical books in university colleges, but not as many as you might have thought; one volume in particular had a large number of shorter treatises within it. I think it likely that this is partly down to lack of official approval; alchemy is well known for not managing to make the leap to respectability, but there should also be considered the many injunctions to secrecy made by alchemists over the years, that would not permit making the books publicly available. Yet one or two such books were donated to the colleges over the years by former students.
It therefore instructive to look at a non-university alchemist. Thomas Norton is famous for his Ordinal of Alchemy, in which he mentions many authors. It was written in the 1470's, based on the previous 20 years of his alchemical experience. Thus it is later than Kirkstede, and some of the university catalogues. It seems to me, on the evidence available, that there was a flourishing of alchemical knowledge in England in the 1440's and 50's, and as such Norton would have more texts available for study.
So, alchemists and philosophers he mentions include Albertus Magnus, Arnalde of Villanova, Robert Bacon, Arisleus, Avicenna, Democritus, Dalton, Gilbert Kimere, Hermes, Kalide, Maria, Ortolane, Plato, Raymond Lull, John of Rupescissa, Geber. Which indicates that he had at least heard of, or was familiar with the most famous and popular alchemical authors of the time. In turn that argues that he had or had read a fair number of alchemical manuscripts. Yet only one volume in the list in Cambridge had many of the works by these authors, and some of them didn't appear at all.
I would like to think that a generation or two of Cambridge scholars copied out parts or all of the Magnus liber Alkymye and spread it about the country, but of course proving that would be rather hard.
Certainly it seems that a non-academic had access to a great many texts (If of course they could afford to buy them or made the right friends), and there is some confirmation of this if you look at the history of the Libellus de Alchimia or the Semita Recta and the career of Gilbert Kymer and others of his generation in mid-15th century England. These texts and their English copies of them indicate the presence of networks of alchemists and philosophers outwith universities and other seats of learning. Although some of the members held positions within such institutions, the actual alchemical work and manuscripts appears to have been held separate from the official libraries.
Certainly I could refine things by looking at the other volumes of the Corpus of British medieval library catalogues, such as no. 1, The Friars Libraries, or no. 5, Dover Priory. That would require more visits to the NLS and time spent on research, which I can't really do right now.
The interesting thing is if anyone knows of specific evidence for personal private books? Such as in wills, e.g. the necromancer's I blogged about back in July.
Alchemy and Magic, are they related?
The answer is of course, yes and no.
Which is of first year undergraduate level frankly, nothing more than a re-hashing of a bunch of textbooks, or of tertiary works i.e. those which cite the works which cite the original sources.
Nevertheless, the question is always a good one to discuss.
You'll notice that the essay references lots of works that concentrate on Magic, not so much on alchemy.* This is always a bit of a problem, with alchemy being ignored or lumped into other topics or viewed from a specific, often narrow and wrong, viewpoint.
A glance through the book "Promethean Ambitions" by William R. Newman, who on pages 177-178 reckons that natural magic and alchemy in the Arabic period overlapped but were distinct. He then goes on to discuss the "Book of the Cow", a book of Arabic magic which is rather enthusiastic for lots of disgusting processes in order to get the result that you want.
Don't say I'm not good to you – I looked up Singer with regards to this MS. It is a complex MS and Singer wrote a very complex network of references to all the alchemical MS she could find in England. Just learning your way about her work is a job in itself, in a way she was trying to make a hyperlinked document long before they were even thought of. Certainly it would be nice to have a modern equivalent, but transcribing and hyperlinking them all together is very far down the list of things to get done, even with all the unemployed people we have.
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The number of entries for Harley 2407 takes up nearly a page on pages 1040 to 1041 of volume 3, so I can't exactly check them all.
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In a previous post I mentioned the drawings, including the one on F107, which is part of f106-111v, which Singer says is late 15th or 16th century, probably by the same hand as other parts which she refers to.
56 operations, each figure to end of F110 has an English legend, and "The legends of the figures at first follow more or less the order of the table of operations on F106. They gradually diverge from the Table and on Ff110-111v there are no legends.
The slight problem is that the pages are not cut! This leads to a dilemma. Do I cut the pages for maximum readbility, or do I keep them whole on the grounds that these appear to be first proof editions that have not been properly read or looked after?
Anyway, here are some photos of relevant pages, including more information on the allegorical figures.
I could look some others up if you like.
Is this an unusual and often overlooked piece of alchemical equipment?
When looking through alchemical works and examining the illustrations, it always pays to ask, is that real equipment and methods I see in use, or are they just making it up?
So ever since I realised there was something odd smack in the middle of one of the illustrations from Thomas Norton's Ordinal, I have been looking out for more evidence for it, or not.
The first part of antiquarian studies consists of working out the date and provenance of manuscripts. In this case it was owned by John Dee and looked at by Elias Ashmole, as well as modern people like Dorothea Waley Singer who made a modern catalogue of alchemical manuscripts. Once that is done it might be decades before anyone takes it in hand and examines it properly.
I have held and looked at this MS myself in the British Library; when I am feeling a bit uninspired it really perks me up to look at the original source of information, previously held by such famous people as Dee and Ashmole. Yes, you too can get to hold something read and thought over by such famous people!


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Plucky Blues managed to salvage a scrappy point but their wait for a St Andrew's success rumbles on.
Lee Clark's men have failed to win on their own patch in the Championship this season and have just three wins on home soil all year.
Chris Burke's 75th-minute equaliser gave the home fans something to cheer about but they were largely second-best throughout.
Christophe Berra headed the visitors ahead in the first half and had man-of-the-match Darren Randolph not pulled off a series of fine saves, the game would have been over way before Burke's leveller.
The sun has gone in at St Andrew's but the atmosphere is starting to hot up. Fans are filling up the seats here and hoping to see the first league win on home soil this season.
Mick McCarthy's Ipswich will have other ideas though. Like Blues, they've been unfortunate in their opening four games so far this term. Journalists from Suffolk tell me that they could easily have won all four games, but they've not had the breaks. Something will have to give this afternoon.
Lee Clark gave his players time off on Wednesday and Thursday after their gruelling 120-minute cup win on Tuesday night, The players put a mammoth effort in at Huish Park and it will be interesting to see how much it has taken out of them today.
The teams are now making their way out.
Ipswich will kick off with Cole Skuse. Interesting to see how he performs today. A good summer signing from Bristol City in my view.
Five minutes gone and it's a slow start from both sides. Blues looking to push forward but have so far got nowhere.
Lee Novak is doing what he does best by chasing down lost causes and harrassing defenders. The striker found himself with plenty of room down the right but his cross was blocked by Tommy Smith and out for a corner which was easily cleared by Ipswich.
Then a long ball over the top from Jonathan Spector was nearly mis-timed by Aaron Cresswell as Novak lurked behind. The man that Mick McCarthy describes as the 'best left-back in the Championship' redeemed himself at the second attempt and cleared.
Paul Robinson booked for a 'professional foul' on Paul Anderson. The no-nonsense left-back clattered into the right midfielder as he charged forward. He appeals unsuccessfully.
Ipswich starting to gain an advantage. They're passing it around nicely and Blues are struggling to get hold of it. Dan Burn and Kyle Bartley are heading everything away, though. The man-mountains are doing a fine job.
27mins - Blues first chance on goal. Andy Shinnie whips a cross in, Lovenkrands heads it on to Novak but his shot is easily saved by Dean Gerken.
Ipswich race up the other end and score.
Goalscorer for Ipswich - Christopher Berra.
Aaron Cresswell crossed for Berra and he rose to head in past Darren Randolph. It was definitely coming.
Blues need to be careful that they don't concede another now because Ipswich have their tails up. They're on the attack again and looking to double their lead. Blues need to re-group and take the sting out of the game.
Spector will fit in at right-back and Allan will play centre midfield.
Blues look deflated. They need someone or something to lift them. So far they've had just the one effort on goal. Ipswich haven't done much more, but they are composed on the ball and look a threat.
Great chance for Blues goes begging. Burke cuts inside and crosses towards the near post. Allan escapes his marker and latches onto the cross but blazes over.
Then at the other end Randolph denies McGoldrick with a fine save as he tips his effort onto the post.
Just before half time Blues have another chance to equalise. Burke teases Cresswell down the right and crosses for Shinnie. His header goes over.
And as this game rapidly becomes an end-to-end affair, McGoldrick finds himself through on goal only for Randolph to deny him with a fine stop with his legs.
Slight technical issues there. Apologies.
The teams are back out. Novak has gone close for Blues while Randolph has saved a long-range effort from Luke Hyam.
McGoldrick goes close again for Ipswich., Shoots just wide.
Great save by Randolph to deny Cresswell. The Blues keeper is on fine form today.
A sustained spell of pressure saw Ipswich camped in their box. Burke twists and turns in the box and shoots. It takes a deflection and loops over Gerken into the net.
Scott Allan goes close with a long range effort straight after. The crowd have finally woke up now. This could be an entertaining finish.
Blues pressing for a winner. They're pushing men forward. Dan Burn blazes high and wide from a free-kick. Three minutes plus stoppage time left.
Big chance for Ipswich now though. They have a free-kick right on the edge of the Blues box.
It's literally on the line.
And McGoldrick fires it straight into the wall. Big let-off for Blues.


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Footage shows police pointing assault rifles at child detainees in Australia
Corrine Jensen
Last month, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) released previously suppressed CCTV footage documenting the aggressive response of guards and police officers to a disturbance at the Northern Territory's Don Dale Juvenile Detention Centre last November. The video shows Territory Response Group (TRG) police, dressed in military fatigues, aiming assault rifles at unarmed youth detainees as they surrendered.
The disturbance, labelled a "riot" by the media and government authorities, began when two youth snatched a key from a prison guard and unlocked the cells of other inmates. Some detainees climbed onto building rooftops, while others attempted to escape the facility.
The Territory (NT) Labor government immediately blamed the detainees for the resulting police violence. Deputy Chief Minister Nicole Manison declared: "What we saw happen last night at Don Dale was unacceptable. There is absolutely no excuse for attacking a worker within the centre to get keys and then to go out and participate in the sort of acts that we saw."
At the time, media outlets referred to the TRG's arrival during the incident. The extent of its involvement, however, was unclear. The footage showed TRG officers storming the prison with a military-grade armoured vehicle and pointing assault rifles at detainees who had their arms raised above their head.
The footage provoked widespread shock. The scene resembled an aggressive military operation. The TRG officers were virtually indistinguishable from special forces soldiers engaged in the neo-colonial occupations of Iraq and Afghanistan.
Nevertheless, Labor's NT Chief Minister Michael Gunner backed the TRG, telling the ABC, "they regularly respond to situations across the Northern Territory, they know what they're doing and I have confidence in NT Police."
The TRG is the NT Police Tactical Group, which was created as part of a broader development of para-military police units nationally under the banner of the "war on terror."
Each year, the TRG trains with the Australian military. It receives military-style weapons, including the Lenco BearCat armoured vehicle used at Don Dale. The BearCat is capable of shooting tear gas into crowds and comes with a turret to which machine guns can be attached.
The aggressive intervention of the TRG is only the latest in a series of abuses meted out to Don Dale detainees.
In August 2014, tear gas was used during a disturbance at the facility. The authorities claimed it was necessary because detainees had escaped their cells and were staging a "riot."
A 2016 ABC "Four Corners" episode published CCTV footage that exposed the official story as a lie. It showed one detainee, Jake Roper, getting out of his cell after a guard failed to lock it. The six youth most heavily hit with the tear gas were in their cells. Some were quietly playing cards.
This program revealed the routine brutalisation of the children detained at Don Dale. One inmate, Dylan Voller, was shown being attacked by multiple guards on more than one occasion. Voller also was placed in a hooded "restraint chair," similar to devices used in the US military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Like today's Labor government, the then Country Liberal NT government defended the violence. To head off a public outcry, it then joined the federal Liberal-National government in calling a royal commission.
Testimony subsequently revealed abuses at the facility dating back to at least 2010. The inquiry, however, was always intended to be a whitewash, aimed at covering-up the responsibility of successive Labor and Country Liberal Party governments and diverting the outrage behind promises of "prison reform."
The reality is that Labor's NT government, which has been in office since August 2016, has failed to shut Don Dale, despite numerous promises. A decommissioned adult prison, lacking basic amenities, the facility has been deemed unfit for human habitation by United Nations bodies and other rights organisations.
The overwhelming majority of the youth held in the centre have not been convicted of serious crimes. Most are on remand.
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare found that in 2016 and 2017, 77 percent of all NT youth detainees, who are aged between 10 and 17, were waiting for their trial or for sentencing.
Figures from the NT's Department of the Attorney General and Justice revealed that in 2015 and 2016, 29 percent of incarcerated youth who had been convicted of a crime had been found guilty of "unlawful entry with intent/burglary, break and enter."
These are crimes of poverty and oppression, stemming from the social conditions inflicted upon an entire generation of young people. At least 94 percent of all youth detained in the NT are Aboriginal. The indigenous population is the most oppressed section of the working class, suffering astronomical levels of unemployment and poverty, but the issue is a wider one.
The social crisis facing all workers and young people is intensifying, as a result of government cuts to essential services and the gutting of jobs, wages and conditions by successive governments, assisted by the trade unions.
The Australian Council of Social Services has documented a sharp rise in rates of child poverty across the country. In 2012, 575,000 minors were living below the poverty line. In 2018, the figure was 739,000.
Official figures indicated that 12 percent of 15–24 year-olds nationwide were unemployed in 2018, while 18 percent of youth aged 15–19 were jobless. In some working-class areas, real rates of youth unemployment are over 40 percent, while many young workers receive poverty-line wages in precarious, casual labour.
The political establishment has responded to the social crisis by turning to repression and by building up the state apparatus. Youth detention rates are rising across the country. In the NT, the average number of youth incarcerated rose from 18 per day in 2005–06 to 48 in 2015–16.
Numerous cases of abuse have been documented. In 2016, the Victorian state Labor government of Premier Daniel Andrews responded to clashes between youth and officers at a detention facility by transferring 40 teenagers to a maximum-security adult prison. A court later deemed the move unlawful.
The brutal attacks on juvenile prisoners are part of a build-up of police and military forces aimed at preparing for mass repression against the emerging social and political struggles of workers and young people amid ever-widening social inequality, austerity, authoritarianism and war.
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[UPDATE] Former Trump Adviser Michael "Lock Her Up" Flynn Charged, Reportedly Prepared to Testify Against Trump
By Dan Van WinkleDec 1st, 2017, 11:00 am
Hey! It turns out there are still consequences for lying! I know we were all trying to adjust to our new reality in which, well, there's no such thing as reality, but we might not have to! Former Trump National Security Adviser Michael Flynn has been charged by Special Counsel Robert Mueller's team this morning with lying to the FBI. Nothing matters! Uh, sorry. Old habit. I meant: Things still matter, apparently!
This is rich on so many levels, the most obvious example being Michael Flynn's leading of a "lock her up" chant about Hillary Clinton (1:12 mark):
Reminder: Flynn chanted "lock her up" at the RNC, said "If I did a tenth, a tenth of what she did, I would be in jail." pic.twitter.com/AQY79rlzhm
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 1, 2017
There's also Donald Trump's own words, coming back to bite him as usual. He once tweeted, (delightful emphasis mine): "Crooked Hillary Clinton lied to the FBI and to the people of our country. She is sooooo guilty. But watch, her time will come!"
Unlike the charges against Trump Campaign Manager Paul Manafort, the lies Flynn has been charged with occurred while he was working in the White House. It wasn't before he began working with Trump (when he already ran into plenty of trouble) or even during the campaign, but in his capacity as a working member of the White House that he committed his crime. Specifically, he lied about the content of his December, 2016 conversations with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak. (You can read the charge in detail here.)
But aside from how this feels like the holidays have come early, what does it mean in context? On the whole, it doesn't look good for Trump, who reportedly learned the news the same way the rest of us did, because he's running short on friends. The timeline of events surrounding Flynn's actions look very bad from an obstruction of justice perspective:
This timeline is so damning for Trump:
January 24 – Flynn lies to the FBI.
January 26 – Yates warns the WH.
January 27 – Trump responds not by firing Flynn, but asking Comey for a loyalty pledge.
January 30 – Yates fired.
— Matthew Miller (@matthewamiller) December 1, 2017
Trump's efforts to get James Comey to drop the Flynn investigation, along with Comey's own subsequent firing, were the reason Robert Mueller became special counsel in the first place. Worse for Trump—if he's not just a justice-obstructing moron but also a guilty party in relation to Russia's election meddling—Flynn's expected guilty plea, along with the relatively small charge in relation to what Mueller could have charged him with, could very well mean that he's given up useful information to help Mueller's team nab someone higher up the ladder.
Get out your Fantasy Indictment cards!
Who had Mike Flynn? #FantasyIndictment pic.twitter.com/VmtCRRd6kY
— Full Frontal (@FullFrontalSamB) December 1, 2017
Remember that time Donald Trump had a whole show about how he was great at grooming "apprentices," or the time he ran his presidential campaign, in part, on the idea that he only associates with the best people in order to make up for his lack of experience? Weird. It's almost like the entire idea that he's good at any of this is nakedly absurd.
[UPDATE:] This seems important. Idk:
JUST IN: @BrianRoss on @ABC News Special Report: Michael Flynn promised "full cooperation to the Mueller team" and is prepared to testify that as a candidate, Donald Trump "directed him to make contact with the Russians." https://t.co/aiagnvr8eS pic.twitter.com/r8u2LWAd0O
— ABC News (@ABC) December 1, 2017
BREAKING: Ex-Trump adviser Michael Flynn admits in plea that Trump transition officials directed his contacts with the Russians.
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Thomas and Laura tying the knot in a garden! When I first heard about the location for this wedding I had a hard time visualizing how it would all fit, but all I can say now is, WOW! Watson's Veggie Garden on Main Street is definitely a tucked away gem. Even the drizzle of rain could not steal anything away from this quaint little spot. In this garden, Pastor Travis Aicklen officiating at the ceremony, brought this man and woman to husband and wife.
This vintage inspired wedding included flowers from Sweet Memories, with some of my favorites! One of the valley's favorite places to dine, Fugazzi's catered the wedding with delicious food.Musical stylizing for the processional was provided by the unique beard and voice of Jerrod Turner of the Gospel Whiskey Runners.
Now, let's bring together the best of two worlds, Taylor's Hot Dogs and Brewbakers beer! These late night dogs were a nice topper to the hungry bellies on the dance floor. Watching all the dancing feet, I couldn't help but notice Thomas and his groomsmen 's feet, which were all fitted into a pair Toms Shoes. To add a sweet touch to the evening, there was a dessert table full of homemade goodies. One of the popular desserts of the night was the Oreo balls, enjoyed on unique plates that were collected from various thrift stores.
I can't thank Thomas and Laura enough for having such a unique and beautiful wedding, and thank you for letting me be apart of it and thank you for making my job easy.


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Updated: 25 June 2019 17:42 IST
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Pakistan will have up to their game if they want to beat New Zealand and keep their semis hopes alive.
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New Zealand are yet to face a defeat in the ongoing World Cup 2019. © AFP
Pakistan will lock horns with New Zealand on Wednesday at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Pakistan defeated South Africa by 49 runs on Sunday at Lord's to keep their hopes of advancing to the next stage alive in the ongoing World Cup 2019. Pakistan are currently sitting at seventh position in the points table with five points in six games. Pakistan have three games left in their World Cup campaign and they need to win every match, if they want to stay among the top four in the points table. On the other hand, New Zealand continued their unbeaten run after winning a close encounter against West Indies and they are on top of the points table.
When is the New Zealand vs Pakistan World Cup 2019 match?
The New Zealand vs Pakistan World Cup 2019 match will be played on June 26, 2019 (Wednesday).
Where will the New Zealand vs Pakistan World Cup 2019 match be played?
The New Zealand vs Pakistan World Cup 2019 match will be played at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
What time does the New Zealand vs Pakistan World Cup 2019 match begin?
The New Zealand vs Pakistan World Cup 2019 match will begin at 03:00 PM IST.
Which TV channels will broadcast the New Zealand vs Pakistan World Cup 2019 match?
The New Zealand vs Pakistan World Cup 2019 match will be telecast on the Star Sports Network.
How do I watch live streaming of the New Zealand vs Pakistan World Cup 2019 match?
The live streaming of the New Zealand vs Pakistan World Cup 2019 match will be available on Hotstar. You can also catch the live updates on sports.ndtv.com.
(All telecast and streaming timings are as per the information received from the host broadcasters)
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Milicic facing game-day decisions on key Matildas to face Brazil – Sydney Morning Herald
It looks increasingly likely that Elise Kellond-Knight will come into the midfield from the start, while Milicic also hinted at potential changes in the front three in the wide areas.
He moved Sam Kerr to the flanks during the game against Italy, but is likely to keep her central in this match to ensure she is more of a threat in front of goal.
Milicic said a decision on Polkinghorne would be made closer to kick-off time.
"Clare is one that she still has soreness, it's a muscle injury, it's obiously the hamstring. We know with those injuries that unless she has done sprinting work it makes it difficult to participate in such a game that will be played at a high tempo.
"We will give her every chance to be available for the game, we are a bit less than 24 hours, we will assess her in the morning. It's getting better and better … but at the same time there is a duty of care towards Clare as well.
"We understand after we lost Laura Alleway that we are a bit thin in that area with the centre backs.
"She's experienced enough and knows her body well. We will test that tomorrow and see how she goes.
"Lisa De Vanna looks to be OK, as does Caitlin Foord. Mary Fowler completed the majority of the session today.
"The one with Mary is how does she feel afterwards? Once she's warmed up and trained she feels confident, but again with a young player getting to train and turn at high speed to getting ready to say 100 per cent with confidence she will play a part in the game, that's a decision that we will have to make again tomorrow."
A decision on Kellond-Knight will also be made on game day.
Decisions: Matildas boss Ante Milicic is likely to tinker with his line-up. Credit:AAP
"I wouldn't say she has missed a lot of football but she hasn't played enough match minutes in the last couple of months.
"She came into (camp in) Turkey underdone and with a little bit of an injury. She has now done the work and got a bit more base fitness into her. She played 15-odd minutes the other day and has pulled up well with that.
"We will make a decision on her probably later tomorrow whether she will start the game or whether we will use her off the bench. It's very positive for us that we can definitely get more minutes from her with the Brazil game than what she got against Italy."
Catley said she was happy to move into a central role if required.
"We haven't finalised everything yet, but it's a role I know how to play and if I am needed there then I can definitely step in there and play a role.
"We have got an experienced backline and we still have the cool, calm and collected heads in there who can control the back line no matter who is in there."
Milicic is aware that Brazil represent a very different threat to Italy, who played in compact style and hit Australia on the break.
"Brazil are a different type of opponent. We understand they want to use their individual skills, they like to play when the game is stretched, in two parts. They really are strong in transition and they back their front four in a four v four, four v five situation.
"What's important for us against an opposition like them is that we really keep to our shape and structure really well and we are disciplined. We don't want an end-to-end, open game. We want to play our principles, our way of playing, but at the same time we have to be tactically disciplined to play against a team like that.
"The focus comes back on to ourselves, we have analysed them and we are confident that we will come up with a positive performance."
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Sennheiser Receives Endorsement of Local Artists Gaya and Svengali
In a demonstration of its growing popularity among musicians in the region, Sennheiser has received the endorsement of Svengali, a band whose energetic live performances and music have been provoking powerful reactions all over the region, and Gaya, a UAE-based independent singer-songwriter with a deeply personal sound. The widely varying musical styles of these two artists highlight the versatility of Sennheiser's solutions and its brand appeal within the region.
Mig Cardamone, Director of Sales and Marketing at Sennheiser Middle East said: "Our regional team is highly active on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram in an effort to keep us as close to our users as possible. The endorsement of talented musicians such as Gaya and Svengali helps us broaden our reach within this community. We want artists to know that we've got world-class solutions to cater to musicians of all genres, levels of popularity and even budget."
Gaya has been named one of the highest-rated unsigned artists to date by RollingStone Middle East magazine. Her vocal-driven music, inspired by her love for the likes of Joni Mitchell and Ella Fitzgerald, has earned her a steadily growing fan base with tours across the region as well as North America and Asia.
Svengali stands out as one of the region's leading heavy metal acts. The five-person band's debut album, "Theory Of Mind" has been extremely well received by the Middle East metal community and the band actively tours the region, performing in Istanbul, Turkey at the headbanger's weekend festival, headlining Lebanon's concrete metal festival and playing numerous gigs alongside international musicians in the UAE.
Despite the stark contrast between the music styles of these two artists, they both utilise and endorse Sennheiser's D1 range of digital wireless microphone systems. "A lot of people worry that when you go wireless, you compromise on sound quality but with the D1 this just isn't true. Not only does it deliver exceptional sound, it gives us much more freedom of movement, meaning we can bring even more energy into our performances," said JM Elias, guitarist in Svengali.
The Sennheiser D1 has been specifically designed to make a performer's life easier. Its transmitters and receivers automatically pair and select suitable transmission frequencies, while multiple D1 systems can automatically coordinate themselves. "D1 instantly readies you for making music and takes the complexity out of wireless while assuring quality and reliability," concluded Mig Cardamone.
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Over the last few years, we're learning that over-the-counter cough medicines aren't safe for little children and the pharmaceutical companies are starting to change the recommended ages on those medications.
So what are you to do when your kiddo starts coughing in the middle of the night?
Below are 10 ingredients you should have on hand to help your little one calm their cough.
Honey is probably the best-known home remedy for soothing coughs. Honey is known for its antibacterial properties, but did you know it's also hygroscopic? That means that it draws moisture to itself. Honey creates a coating on the throat that helps to moisturize the dry, itchy skin of the throat, and at the same time providing some anti-bacterial goodness for your throat and body!
WARNING: Don't give honey to children under 1 year old.
According to A Modern Herbal, lemons are the most valuable of all fruits for their preservation of health.
The first thing most people think of when they think of lemons is Vitamin C… which is great for colds and illnesses that lead to coughs. Lemons are also high in citric acid which happens to be known for its ability to fight off bacteria and viruses. As far as actions of lemons go, they are astringents (they're drying) and they are anti-inflammatory.
Fresh lemon helps to break up mucous that can be causing a cough as well as soothe an irritated throat. Some people think the fresh squeezed juice alone will work while others argue that the lemon must be boiled first to kill enzymes in the rind.
Everyone has garlic in their kitchen, and it's super easy to use, especially for a cough. Garlic contains allicin which has antibacterial and antiviral properties and can help your body fight the infection or virus that's causing the cough in the first place. You can crush a clove of garlic and let it steep for 5 minutes in boiling water to make a Garlic Tea to drink or you can crush the garlic to make a poultice for your kiddos chest or feet. If you're interested in getting rid of the cause of your kiddo's cough, garlic is a must!
Onion is from the same family as garlic, but it works in a different way. Onions are expectorants… meaning they loosen mucus that can cause a cough. They also are proven anti-virals, and they contain a compound called quercetin which gives the onion it's anti-inflammatory properties. All of the above are great for treating coughs.
Yep, ACV is very beneficial for a cough, but I know what you're thinking. "Gross! I CAN NOT drink that!" I know you're thinking that because I'm thinking it too! But the good news is that you don't have to take it alone. You can if you want, but you can also mix it with water or mix it with honey and other things on this list. Plus, the recommended dosage for helping with coughs is 1 tablespoon 2-3 times a day. Not too much!
You're probably wondering what chocolate has to do with helping coughs so let me explain.
The main reason I added cacao powder to this list is for flavor. (Thank you, Joan!) Whenever you're combining some of these ingredients together to form a natural cough syrup it doesn't always come out tasting great. Adding in some cocoa powder can really help make your concoction taste nice and chocolaty so your kids will take it.
But, on the other hand, chocolate does suppress coughs. What!? Yep. Chocolate contains a compound called theobromine that gives it anti-tussive (a fancy term for stopping or slowing down coughs) properties (Usmani, 2005). The problem is… it requires a lot of it. Check the article out to find out more. Either way, no matter how much is needed, chocolate that tastes great and helps with a cough is a winner in my book!
Be sure to check back this Wednesday. I'll be sharing my recipe on making a Chocolate Herbal Cough Syrup that my family LOVES!
The NY Times reported a study performed by the Mayo Clinic using 400 random people who gargled with salt water three times a day. The study found that participants were 40% less likely to end up with a respiratory infection as a result of gargling. In their book – The Mayo Clinic Book Of Home Remedies – Dr. Philip T. Hagen, editor-in-chief, stated that a saline solution can draw excess fluid from inflamed tissues in the throat, making them hurt less and that gargling also loosens thick mucus, which can remove irritants like allergens, bacteria and fungi from the throat.
Of course, I didn't need to wait for a book to come out to tell me that. My mom's been saying this same thing for years! Sea salt is a must have!
When it comes to using herbs for respiratory issues, there are a good amount that will get the job done, but today I want to share some of the best with you… the ones that are primarily used in cough formulations.
Wild Cherry Bark is perhaps the most well-known herb for sore throats and coughs. Cherry is common in OTC cough medicines although it's typically just a flavoring.
Wild Cherry Bark is an astringent/expectorant (it pulls extra fluid or toxins from swollen tissues and loosens mucous), anti-inflammatory (decreases swelling), as well as a sedative (helps to relax the urge to cough).
Contains the compound quercetin which gives it it's anti-inflammatory properties (just like onion).
It is not for long term use or use in high quantities. It contains a phytochemical called hydrocyanic acid which can be toxic in large doses.
Wild Cherry Bark is very sensitive to heat. Do not boil it in water. If making a tea, let your water cool a bit after boiling it before adding your cherry bark to steep.
Licorice is a great herb and safe for all ages. Herbalists differ on its safety while pregnant or nursing so it's best to skip it during those times if you're concerned. Be sure to read this post I wrote about using licorice root while breastfeeding.
Licorice is used for many things, and is considered a catalyst herb which means it helps your body better use other herbs taken with it.
Licorice is a good herb for the respiratory system and is known for its effects on the throat and coughs.
One of the other great things about licorice is that it tastes great! It's sweet and it's used to mask the flavor of other bitter herbs that may be used in a combination formula.
One note of caution about licorice, it's dosages should be low and it should not be used ongoing for more than 6 weeks as it can be toxic in LARGE doses. Refer to the above breastfeeding post for more info, and by all means, research licorice online and in herbal resource books.
Mullein has long been the go-to herb for respiratory ailments. It has saponins that help loosen mucous and expel it out of the body, iridoid glycosides give it it's anti-inflammatory properties, and the mucilage soothes mucous membranes.
Mullein is a natural pain-killer. Most likely due to the anti-inflammatory properties.
Mullein leaves are fuzzy and can be irritating to the throat when drank as a tea. Be sure to strain the tea through a coffee filter before drinking to remove the tiny hairs!
Red Clover is everywhere! It grows in hay fields and along roadsides. It stands up about 1-2 feet high, has green, oval-shaped leaves in clusters of three with a white "V" in the center of each leaf, and at the top a pinkish, purple flower.
Red Clover, when used for coughs, is known for its antispasmodic properties. It's very calming to dry, hacking coughs and particularly good for Whooping Cough.
The bitter compounds found in Red Clover are what give it it's anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties.
Lobelia is best-known as a powerful relaxant, and its use in children is mixed although the majority of herbalist are in favor of it… as am I.
Lobelia calms the entire body, and if you happen to give too much of it and your kiddos get overly relaxed or sleepy, you can reverse the effects with Cayenne, a stimulant. How great is that! But a word of caution… Lobelia, in high doses, will cause vomiting… so start with small amounts.
Lobelia is particularly useful in Whooping Cough and Croup so not to trigger the spasm like coughing associated with it.
It has anti-spasmodic (calms coughing), expectorant (loosens and expels mucous), and sedative (calming, relaxing) properties.
Horehound is best known for its ability to soothe coughs and expel mucus from the lungs.
Used in dry coughs like Whooping Cough, Croup, and asthma, as well as wet, productive coughs from bronchitis and pneumonia.
It has anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory, expectorant, and sedative properties.
There are many essential oils that are great for the respiratory system, but below are some that are specific to coughs. Click here and here to read some great articles about how they specifically work for helping coughs.
Keep in mind that certain essential oils aren't safe for certain aged children. You can learn more about using essential oils with children here.
Did you know spices can help with your cough? Yes, they can. Check out some of the best below.
Turmeric contains a compound called curcumin which has anti-inflammatory and anti-viral properties that are great regarding coughs and is used in many healing remedies.
The typical amount used is around 1 teaspoon a day, and you can combine it with the above ingredients like lemon and honey.
Be sure to use a dash of Black Pepper along with your Turmeric as it's said to increase your bodies absorption of the anti-inflammatory component of Turmeric by 2000%. Two thousand percent! Yes! You read that correctly!
Thyme has expectorant and antibacterial properties so it helps loosen mucus and get the crud out of your chest while at the same time helping your body fight any infection that may be brewing.
Thyme is safe for all ages and you can use as much as you like. It's typically used in combination with other herbs.
Sage is part of the Mint family, and is primarily known for drying things up! It has astringent properties and helps to draw out excess fluids which is great for inflammation and excess mucus from colds and coughs.
Sage also has anti-bacterial and antiseptic properties.
Sage is primarily used as a tea with lemon.
Sage is safe for all ages, but DO NOT use it if you're pregnant or nursing.
Humidifier/Vaporizer – Helps to keep the air moist. Coughing will be worse if your throat gets dry. Plus you can fill these contraptions with herbal tea and essential oils to get more medicinal goodness out of it. You can learn more about using a steam vaporizer for coughs here.
Menthol Bath Bombs – These are great in the bath, shower, or for facial steams. They release menthol with is opening to your sinuses and help to decrease the need to cough. Be careful if using these for facial steams… the menthol vapors can sting your eyes so keep them closed and breathe deeply!
There are many, many at-home, natural remedies for coughs that are simple, easy, and cheap to make. Stick around because I'm going to compile many of them here in a post soon.
The herbs, essential oils, and spices listed above are some of the best, but there are always others that will work too. If you don't have one, substitute it for something else.
Did I miss something here that you use to help with coughs? Let me know about it in the comment section below, and share your wisdom with the rest of us!
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So glad I found this via Pinterest today. My 19 month old has been struggling with a persistent cough, no other symptoms, for two weeks now and I really don't want to use cough syrup. Can't wait to try some of these.
Awesome! I'm so glad you're here Adela! I'd love to know what you come up with and if anything in particular works for you! Be sure to check out this coming Monday's post. I'm sharing a new favorite Chocolate Cough Syrup!
You're so welcome Tina! Thanks for your comment!!
Do you have a recipe for cough syrup that uses these ingredients?
Hey Adrienne… the only cough syrup recipes I have on my site are a garlic honey syrup, and onion honey syrup, and a chocolate herbal cough syrup (this one requires an herbal cough formula I used to sell though – I need to do a how to post on how to make that at some point). I also have this post on the best recipes around the web. Hope those links help you!
Great post! We recently stumbled across some mullein growing like crazy and I'm waiting for a warm day to go harvest and dry it. I was just thinking…could you add a word about safety to the licorice root pertaining to glycyrrhizin? Better safe than sorry right? Thanks. Love your blog!
Thanks Jacki! I added in a bit about keeping licorice doses low. Good luck harvesting and drying your mullein BTW. That's an herb I like to keep on hand for respiratory issues which seem to come around when the weather starts too cool in the fall. Thanks for you comment, and I'm glad you're here!
I had a boss who always told me to eat chocolate when i was sick. Her reasoning that was chocolate makes you happy, and being happy makes you healthy. 🙂 Who knew there was actually (a little) truth in that? Haha.
LOL Raia! Well that's definitely one way to look at it! Chocolate sure does make me happy. Thanks for sharing.
Hello, I have a two years old boy with asthma, I don't want to give him medicine since I know steroids are not so good for him. What should I do to control his cough since he coughs non stop.
I'm sorry about your little one, Cristina, and I certainly understand wanting to keep him off of steroids as much as possible (saving them for when you really need them). However, considering his age and the severity of his ailment, I personally think it would be best for you to see a clinical herbalist who can spend time working with him. Using herbs to help control his cough is only helping to manage a symptom, not get to the root of the problem. He needs someone who's willing to spend time trying different things to strengthen his lungs and body so the severity of the asthma is lessened, hopefully, disappearing altogether. This takes knowledge, experience, and time. I hope you can find someone in your area as I think this would be a great benefit to your little guy. Best of luck, mama!
Thanks for this informative post! I know herbs can sometimes take a little while to kick in. My daughter has had a cough for a few weeks that seems to be getting progressively worse. I'm recovering from bronchitis so I'm guessing that is what she might have. Do you have an idea of how long it will take before I can start to see some healing happen from the herbs?
Most times, for acute issues, you should begin to see some improvement within 3-4 days. If you see no improvement, you may need to increase doseage, try something else, or go to the doctor to make sure it's nothing more serious. Keep in mind that chronic issues can take much longer to see signs of improvement.
Thank you for this valuable information Meagan! I truly appreciate it. Would you consider writing about chronic issues? Like my 6 yr old daughter has a runny nose for over 2 months with no improvement. She has been a very healthy girl but all of a sudden she has this and conventional doctors has no answer to it. They like to say "might be allergic" and send us back home. I am extremely frustrated with this situation. I hope you'd cover soon. Thanks again.
Thanks for the kind words, Sarah. As far as writing about chronic conditions go, chronic ailments can be difficult to write about as taking a natural approach to them varies so much based on the individual experiencing them. As you can imagine, there's no one right thing to do for these types of situations. As far as your daughter's runny nose goes, mucous production is usually in response to an irritant. One that lasts that long may be what your doctor is saying — allergies. Allergies come and go, and they can even be developed over time. In fact, even healthy people can have allergies or sensitivities to things. You could try eliminating as many fragrances as possible, especially scented laundry detergents and fabric softeners, move to unscented lotions, and vacuum and mop more often to remove dust. If she'll let you, you can do saline nasal rinses to gently cleans her sinuses. That may help too! Best of luck!
Great article! Thanks for including my post in your link roundup!


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EMILY DAVIS
DVM, DACVIM (NEUROLOGY) BOARD CERTIFIED SPECIALIST IN VETERINARY NEUROLOGY
Dr. Emily Davis joined the staff at SLVS in 2014. She earned her BS in Biology with concentration in Cell Biology/Physiology from the University of North Carolina – Charlotte, and her DVM from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. After completing her internship at the University of Missouri, she completed a residency in medical and surgical Neurology at the University of Pennsylvania's Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Her special interests include inflammatory brain diseases and seizure disorders. Outside of work she enjoys cooking, gardening and college football (War Eagle!).
SAMANTHA KEGGE
Dr. Kegge joined the Neurology Section of Sugar Land Veterinary Specialists in 2016. She earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Rice University in 1996. After working as an engineer for 2 years, she realized that veterinary medicine was her passion. She graduated from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in 2003 (Summa cum Laude). She completed an internship at the University of Georgia and her neurology residency training at The Ohio State University and Tufts University. Dr. Kegge has worked at The Animal Medical Center in New York City, in private specialty practice, and as an independent veterinary neurology consultant in Houston. Outside of work, Dr. Kegge wrangles three young children, three cats, and one epileptic dog with her lovely husband.
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Deana is from Alvin, TX. She graduated from Texas A&M University in 2008 with a Bachelor's degree in Animal Science. She has been at SLVS since May 2013. She has worked in general practice, emergency and ICU as well as at a shelter. Deana has a Shepherd mix named Chaser, a Labrador named, J.J., and a cat named, Cosmo. She likes hanging out with my friends and family and being active outdoors.
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Originally from New Jersey, Jamie moved to Houston in 2002. She has been working in veterinary medicine for almost 20 years and has been able to experience general practice as well as specialty. She joined the SLVS family in 2016 as a Client Care Specialist and is now a Client Service Technician in our Neurology Section. In her spare time, she enjoys fishing, the gun range, and spending time with her two children. Her household includes a cat (Tasha), an Argentine black and white tegu (Nella), three red-foot tortoises (Franklin, Breadareka, and Meow), a California kingsnake (99), a tarantula (Mr. Skinny Legs), and a beta fish (Floppy). Jamie is active in the reptile community, helping with education, conservation, and relocation of venomous and native species of reptiles in the Houston and surrounding areas.
Dani Garcia is a registered Veterinary Technician. Prior to joining the SLVS team, his work experience included time at Hope Veterinary Specialist in suburban Philadelphia for two years and VCA in West Los Angeles for six years. He has a cat named Sharky, back in L.A. , and two dogs, Walter and Winnie. Dani loves going to the beach and enjoys swimming to stay in shape.