Herbal Treatment for Asthma - Some Suggestions

by Webmaster, All4NaturalHealth.com

This page outlines useful herbs and herbal remedies which can be part of a helpful herbal treatment for asthma. These are suggestions to help cope with the disease, and if are experiencing a serious situation, we will have to advise you to seek professional help.

Lobelia is a powerful antispasmodic herb, and a teaspoon of lobelia tincture can be used to clear congestions. Read more about lobelia in the other related asthma pages.

The aged inner bark of the elder plant can be used for spasmodic asthma with a lot of phlegm and thick mucus. A tablespoonful of its infusion can be used. The fresh bark should be avoided, for it can irritate the body and also be poisonous to children. To alleviate the possible effects of throwing up, powered cloves can be added.

One herb which is known to sooth the lungs and to expectorate phlegm is mullein. A possible combination is mullein together with plantain and sage. Inhaling the vapor of mullein tea may also be good for asthmatics.

It may be helpful for an asthmatic or someone predisposed to the condition to inhale steam from a decoction of certain herbs. The following combination of herbs could be used: equal parts of elecampane root, horehounds, hyssop, skunk cabbage root, vervain, and wild cherry bark, together with some lobelia tincture added to this herbal treatment for asthma.

Dr John Christopher, the great natural healer and herbalist, was said to have an Herbal Respiratory Formula which was good as an herbal treatment for asthma and other lung disorders. It comprises of chickweed, comfrey root, lobelia, marshmallow root, and mullein, and can be used in the form of capsules or tea. This herbal formula has been used to deal with various ailments related to irritation of the respiratory system.

More information on using herbs, herbal remedies, and other aspects of natural health and healing to deal with asthma are discussed in the other related asthma pages.

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