Herbs for Bronchitis
Bronchitis is an inflammation of the medium sized airways in your lungs. It can last for weeks, and often has symptoms of a bad cough, lots of phlegm coming up from the lungs, and shortness of breath and wheezing. The phlegm is often caused by the airway inflammation, and it can also be the cause of breathing problems.
So, most herbs used to treat bronchitis are used purposely for their ability to help the body force the phlegm out. Some antibiotic herbs are used as well, because sometimes bronchitis can occur with an infection.
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Several of the common infection fighting herbs are used, such as Garlic, Goldenseal, and Echinacea. All of these are strong natural antibiotics, and can be used to fight an infection from occuring due to the brochitis, or treat an existing brochial infection.
Other herbs useful for bronchitis include:
Ginger - This is an excellent herb to use in the bathtub because it helps promote perspiration, relieve congestion, and bring down fevers. It's often used in cough syrups and when used with Cayenne it an excellent way to relieve sinus cavity congestion.
Fenugreek - This is known as a lung herb because it does a great job of expelling mucus and phlegm from the bronchial tubes.
Lobelia - This herb is most often used to soothe, calm and relax. It also relieves spasms however, and works great for respiratory problems.
Marshmallow - This herb soothes and coats inflammed areas in the body, including in the respiratory system.
Mullein - This herb is often used for respiratory problems and diseases. It loosens mucus and helps expel it out of the body. It also calms spasms, helps ease pain, and helps reduce swelling in the glands.
Poke Root - This herb is another natural antibiotic, and it's especially useful for cleansing swollen, infected glands. It helps to break down mucus throughout the body, as well as expel wastes and toxins from the entire body too.
Yarrow - This herb is considered to be particularly good for use against flus and fevers. It helps the body open it's pores and perspire more, which does a great job of lowering fevers. It's healing and soothing to the glandular system and mucous membranes. It's also helpful for most respiratory problems.
Statements made in this article may not be approved by the FDA, and should not be taken as professional medical advice.
