Herbal Remedies for Respiratory Problems

Dr. Purushothaman
September 28, 2018

Your respiratory system is continuously working. It is the medium for oxygen to go into your body. Unluckily, it can also be an access point for irritants, pollutants, mold, dust, harmful organisms, fungus, and other toxins. Except you are living in a bubble, the continuous attack from impurities can take its charge. Luckily, whether you are experiencing the harmful effects of breathing in pollutants, or just want to make sure your lungs are always at climax performance, nature has offered a number of botanicals and herbs that give deep nourishment for the respiratory system. If you just ignore minor respiratory problems, it will become worse and you may have to go for oxygen concentrator to support your lungs.
How are Herbs Beneficial for the Respiratory System?
Herbs that maintain lung health in general, by offering one or more of the following benefits:

  • They calm the release of histamines.

  • Fight against the harmful organisms that can produce upper respiratory problems.

  • Calm down the muscles close to the upper respiratory system to control a cough.

  • Ease irritated airways and nasal passages.

  • They may be a source of antioxidants and decrease oxidative injuring and redness.

  • They may be an expectorant which helps expel and break up chest blockage.

7 Super Herbs for Respiratory Problems
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus is famous for its ability to soothe sunburns and feed Koala bears. But, this Australian plant can also do surprises within your body.
Its energizing fragrance has been found to support good respiratory health. In addition, it can soothe your throat when it is sore and raw, help fight against the blockage, and decrease the need to cough.
Frequently found in cough drops, the watery oil can also be added to teas and applied to the skin.
Lungwort
In the near the beginning 1600s, doctors assumed that plants bear a resemblance to a human body part were helpful to the part they resemble. While this theory has since been questioned, it was at this time doctors revealed lungwort did indeed assist the respiratory system.
A flowering plant, it looks like infected lung tissue. It grows in damp and natural environments because lungwort is very sensitive to pollutants.
High in antioxidants, lungwort’s key use is respiratory relief. It’s the leaves of the plant which offer medical benefits. Once the leaves are collected and dried out, they can then be used in medical supplements or put in hot water to make a tea.
Oregano
Oregano is component of the mint family (aka Lamiaceae family). For thousands of years, it has been used to its taste and medicinal qualities. In the kitchen, it is mostly used to flavor dinner rolls, sauces, and marinade meat.
Loaded with Vitamin K and calcium, it can help with the development of teeth and bones. Furthermore, oregano is loaded with antioxidants that can fight against infection and boost up the immune system. In 2008, scientists at the University of Oxford reported that oregano has anti-inflammatory properties.
Including oregano into your daily diet can offer mouth-watering health benefits. However, if you are in need of a large improvement into your immune system, you can go for oregano oil.
Plantain Leaf
The plantain leaf has been used for hundreds of years to get rid of cough and ease irritated mucous membranes. Clinical examinations have found it encouraging against cold, cough, and lung pain.
Plantain leaf may help reduce a dry cough by producing mucus production in the lungs.
Lobelia
Lobelia can give a wide range of health benefits including detoxification, controlling hunger cravings, and relieving respiratory distress. This is due to alkaloid, a component which can break up congestion and thin mucus.
Additionally, lobelia has been exposed to stimulate the adrenal glands, which cause release epinephrine in the body naturally, soothing airways and making it easier to respire. It can be consumed in a multiple forms, including teas, tablets, and liquid extracts.
Peppermint
It is another component of the mint family. Peppermint has been used for numerous years as a medicinal herb. General applications include relief from motion sickness and indigestion. It is also widely used in mouth products like mouthwash and toothpaste, because it can decrease the development of bacteria.
In case of providing lung support, peppermint can both relax and soothe the body, naturally.
Foreign bodies like those breathe in when you are around smoke, and allergens, can cause your nasal area (including nose, throat, bronchi, and lungs) to swell and become blocked. Peppermint operates as a natural antihistamine. Moreover, its high levels of menthol give a cooling relief.
Elecampane
Elecampane has been used in treating respiratory problems by Roman, early Greek and Chinese doctors. Usually, it is the root of the plant which is used. It can be consumed in tinctures, capsules and teas.
Elecampane has two active components that support lungs naturally. The first is alantolactone, a compound which can decrease redness and kill unsafe organisms. The second is insulin, a compound that eases your bronchial passage.
This article was contributed by Hassan Khan Yousafzai

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