Asthma Herbal Remedies

Asthma is a major disease that affects huge number of people in worldwide. It is a chronic disease. About 20million Americans have Asthma, including 9 million children.

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In fact, Asthma is the most common chronic childhood illness.

Asthma is a disease in which people find difficulties in breathing due to narrowing of respiratory tract especially trachea.

It can be triggered by dust, allergies, some food habits, clothes, hair or it passed downed genetically.

The rising air pollutants, smoking and poor diets can cause Asthma.

Asthma patient must carry an inhaler or respirator with them. It helps them to breathe air easily. Asthma people cannot lead a normal life.

But recent development in medical field and treatment, allow people to live a productive life. Asthma is sometimes classified into various kinds. Types of Asthma includes

1. Exercise-induced Asthma
2. Nocturnal Asthma.
3. Occupational Asthma.
4. Steroid-resistant Asthma.

The following are the major Asthma causes:

• Allergy,

• Blockage in nostrils,

• Food, drugs, perfumes and other irritations.

• Weather condition.

• Inflammation in respiratory organ.

• Choked lungs.

• Genetic factors

• Lack of exercise

• Environmental factors

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And the symptoms for Asthma are wheezing sound, cough, choked lungs, congested chest, inflammation in chest, thick mucus formation, bluish color to the lips & face, severe anxiety, rapid pulse, sweating, decreased level of consciousness during an Asthma attack, chest pain and difficulty for breathing. Most people affected by Asthma have periodic wheezing attack. Air, sun and water are the best remedial agents for Asthma. Breathing exercises, fresh air, a dry climate are used in the treatment for Asthma.

Herbal remedies for Asthma:

Once you suffer from Asthma, your doctor normally will prescribe so many medicines to control the Asthma rather than curing it. If you want to go for alternative and best option for curing the disease, herbal remedies can be used. Herbal treatment uses plants and plant products to prevent and cure health problems. In olden days, herbal treatment is the only medicine for all diseases. Because it is the best medicine without any side effects. Herbal treatment is available also for Asthma. Herbal remedies for Asthma are helpful in curing the disease efficiently. The herbs used for Asthma are natural and it is safe to use. Some of the herbs used for Asthma are honey, figs, lemon, Indian gooseberry etc. These herbs help you to cure Asthma. The following are some of the herbal remedies for Asthma.

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Lobelia :

It is the most powerful anti-spasmodic herb for Asthma people to help them in breathing. By using this powerful herb the bronchial tubes and airway can be relaxed during an attack. It will dilate and relax airways and make Asthma people to breathe easily.

Cayenne pepper:

It is also the most powerful herb which increases circulation. By using this herb, the body-wide circulation will increase. If you want to eliminate the blockage in airway, the circulation is needed. So this herb clears the blockage in airway and cure Asthma.

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Chamomile:

Chamomile is also used as the remedy for Asthma. It is a most popular herbal medicine used for any kind of diseases and conditions. Chamomile capsules can be brought in the pharmacies and to ne used according to the prescribed dosage.  Some people drink herbal tea to control the congestion. Chamomile is a favorite herbal tea which is used for Asthma.

Honey is considered as one of the best herbal remedy for Asthma. It is also the safest remedy for controlling Asthma. It is used to reduce respiratory distress. Just holding the honey bottle near to your nose is enough to begin breathing freer. And Asthma patient can use 3-4 figs every morning, it helps them to control Asthma problem. The Asthma patient should avoid dairy, sugar and wheat-based foods which cause mucus that clogs the bronchial tubes and airways. Garlic, ginger and mustard are the herbs which help to remove the mucus in the lungs.

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Herbal medicine in inhaling.

Herbal medicine through humidifier is one of the best treatments for Asthma. It is one way to deliver herbs into your lungs through inhaler. It is a cheap and effective tool for Asthma. The way to use a humidifier is to add essential oils or tinctures to water.

Some useful herbs for inhaling are eucalyptus and peppermint. Both help to remove blockage in airway and make easy breathe. And it also has its anti-bacterial property.

Apart from all herbal remedies for Asthma you should consume fluids all throughout the day. Water is the best medicine for any kind of diseases. Water is believed to remove toxins in the body which causes virus, bacteria and germs. We should consume at least 3-4 liters of water for a day. And also it is suggested that consuming fresh vegetables and fruits will cure Asthma

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