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Herbal Remedies 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.
Most herbal remedies for 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.
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 occurring due to the bronchitis, or treat
an existing bronchial infection.
Other herbal remedies 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 is 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 and works great for respiratory problems.
Marshmallow - This herb soothes and coats inflamed areas in the body,
including the respiratory system.
Mullein - This herb is often used for respiratory problems and diseases. It
loosens mucus and helps expel it from 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 flues
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.
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