Best herbal remedies for asthma
Herbs for asthma: safe, effective, economical
Using herbal remedies for asthma is a good way to manage, if not treat asthma. We present a natural remedy for asthma, or several, that should help any asthmatic.
However, consult with your doctor before halting prescription medication or adding herbals to prescriptions because herbs could heighten drug effects.Asthma has become more common in recent years probably due to children’s more sedentary lifestyle. Add to this the addition of pollutants over the past century & you have a recipe for a near epidemic when it comes to asthma. As lifestyle has contributed to the increase of asthma, we encourage certain lifestyle changes, in addition to asthma herbs to deal with the problem. Please visit our sister sites on the importance of water & exercise to prevent or treat asthma.
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Herbs for asthma
Ginkgo biloba has been used by the Chinese to treat asthma. This natural asthma remedy opens breathing passages & is effective against exercise induced asthma. Dose: 40 mgs extract, 3x daily for 6 - 8 weeks.MATRICARIA (German Chamomile) calms & supports lungs. Use tincture or drink chamomile tea as needed. Coffee/Tea helps asthma sufferers in general, especially with exercise induced asthma. It takes 2 - 3 cups of coffee to produce effect so do so in event of emergency Astragalus boosts the immune system & aids lung functioning. Garlic/onion can be eaten freely & frequently to help asthmatics. Many dishes do well with lots of garlic & onion added to them. You can also take garlic as supplement. Take as directed & make sure product has at least 5,000 mcgs per daily dose.. Phosphorus increases oxygen uptake & supports respiratory system.
Licorice is a good asthma herb because it decongests, stimulates immune system & fights off viruses, all aiding typical asthma sufferers. Dose: six, 400 mg capsules, 60 - 100 drops of tincture, divided, daily. Do not take if you suffer from HBP, diabetes, thyroid, liver or kidney problems, use diuretics, pregnant or nursing. Reishi mushroom is used in Chinese medicine to reduce allergies, treat asthma & strengthen immune system. Dose: five, 420 mg capsules or three, 1000 mg tablets daily. Turmeric is a main ingredient in curry, appears to help asthmatics breath better. Just enjoy lots of curried dishes, the only side effect is delicious foods.
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