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| Herbal Remedies for AsthmaIn asthma there is the reaction of the body to some poisons accumulated in the body or to the presence of an irritant (an allergen) in the environment. There are mainly two types of asthma – episodic and chronic. In the first type, there are sudden attacks of asthma late at night or early morning, causing a severe difficulty in breathing. The patient is forced to sit up in the bed, bends forward in an attempt to ease his breathing. After a time the attack subsides. The patient feels very little discomfort in between attacks. In the second type of asthma, the patient has a constant difficulty in breathing. Breathing becomes more labored whenever the patient has to exert himself, as in strenuous physical labor, walking or climbing stairs. Herbs for AsthmaBelow are the herbs that are found effective in the treatment of asthma:Aniseed - Aniseed is considered beneficial in the treatment of asthma due to its expectorant properties. more... Arjuna - The bark of arjuna is also considered useful in the treatment of asthma. According to this system, a fine powder of the bark is made and stored in a well-corked bottle. more... Asafoetida - Asafoetida is useful herbal remedy for treating respiratory disorders like whooping cough, asthma and bronchitis. more... Bay Berry – Bay berry is highly beneficial in treating respiratory disorders like asthma and chronic bronchitis. more... Bishop’s Weed – The seeds are efficacious in bronchitis. A hot fomentation with the seeds is a popular house hold remedy for asthma. more... Black Nightshade – The plant helps in removing catarrhal matter and phlegm from the bronchial tubes in asthma patients. The fruits of the plant can also be used beneficially in treating asthma. more... Calamus – Calamus is highly beneficial herbal remedy for asthma; it removes catarrhal matter and phlegm from the bronchial tubes. more... Celery – Celery is known to have antispasmodic properties and is useful in the treatment of asthma, bronchitis, pleurisy and tuberculosis. more... Chebulic Myroblan – A piece of the fruit chewed every night, will reduce asthmatic tendencies to the minimum. more... Chicory – The combined juices of chicory, carrot and celery are most helpful in asthma and hay fever. more... Clove – It is an effective remedy for asthma. A teaspoon of decoction prepared by boiling 6 cloves in 30 ml of water can be taken with honey thrice daily as an expectorant. more... Datura – It is very useful in asthma, when the smoke from the burning leaves is inhaled. The leaves rolled into cigarettes can be smoked to relieve asthmatic attacks. Ephedra – The main use of ephedra is in the treatment of asthma, particularly bronchial asthma. The powder of the herb in doses ranging from 0.5 to 2.0 grams should be swallowed with water in such symptoms. more.... Euphorbia –more.... Garlic – Three cloves of garlic boiled in milk, can be used every night with excellent results in asthma. more... Ginger – It acts as an expectorant in bronchitis, asthma, whooping cough and tuberculosis of the lungs. Hermal – It is also useful remedy for asthma. The powder of the seeds given in doses of 2 to 8 grams provides relief. more... Hog Weed – It promotes the removal of catarrhal matter and phlegm from the bronchial tubes. It is, therefore, beneficial in the treatment of asthma. more... Holy Basil – A decoction of holy basil leaves, with honey and ginger is an effective herbal remedy for asthma, bronchitis, influenza, cough and cold. more... Hyssop – An infusion or syrup of its leaves can be taken in coughs, asthma, sore throat and chronic bronchitis with beneficial results. more... Indian Gooseberry – It is beneficial in the treatment of respiratory disorders. It is especially valuable in tuberculosis of the lungs, asthma and bronchitis. Indian Squill – It helps to remove phlegm from the bronchial tubes in asthma, bronchial catarrh and chronic bronchitis. Its juice should be administered with honey. Kantakari – It is useful in clearing catarrh and phlegm from the bronchial tubes. It is therefore used in the treatment of respiratory diseases like asthma, bronchitis and cough. more... Marjoram – It helps expel and loosen phlegm of the mucous membranes of the nasal and bronchial passages. Pergularia – It promotes the removal of catarrhal matter and phlegm from the bronchial tubes. It is highly beneficial in the treatment of asthma. more... Rough Chaff – It is used to treat asthma. The leaves of the plant should be plucked in pitch darkness with no light on the plant at the time of plucking. Saussurea – It is beneficial in the treatment of respiratory disorders like asthma, bronchitis and cough, especially controlling attacks of bronchial asthma. more... Turmeric – Turmeric is an effective herbal remedy for bronchial asthma. A teaspoon of turmeric powder with a glass of milk twice or thrice daily is very effective. more... Natural Remedies for Asthma Below are the natural remedies that are found useful in the treatment of asthma: - Patient suffering from asthma must give up all foods that cause increased secretion of phlegm. - Minimize your intake of rice, milk, refined wheat flour, pulses, curds, sweets, meat, etc. - Avoid mental agitation or hard strenuous exercise that may bring attacks. - Exercises promoting deep breathing should be performed for 10 minutes daily. - If addicted to smoking, the habit should be given up forthwith. - Substances like pollen, bed bugs and other small insects, dandruff of animals, fungi, certain industrial chemicals, certain foods and drugs and cotton lint are known to precipitate attack of asthma. Avoid contact with them. |
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