Herbal Remedy For Bronchitis

HERBALISM

An herbal remedy for bronchitis is given in doses that are for adults. If giving herbal remedies to a child between the ages of twelve and seventeen, reduce the dose to three-quarters of the recommended dose.

For a child between the age of six and twelve, use one-half the recommended dose, and for a child under the age of six, use one-quarter of the recommended amount.

American and Siberian ginseng - Clears bronchial passages and reduces inflammation.

Boneset - An infection fighter which is good for inflammation of the muscous membranes.

Bromelain - Liquefies and decreases bronchial secretions.

Coltsfoot - Helps to relax constricted and spasming bronchial tubes and gently help to loosen phlegm.

Echinacea and Golden seal - Helps fight viruses and bacteria and boost the immune system.

Elecampane - Gently stimulates coughing of mucus from the lungs and fights bacteria.

Fenugreek - Good for reducing the flow of mucus.

Hyssop - Encourage sweating, thus lowering fever, and lessen inflammation.

Iceland Moss - Good for mucous congestion.

Lobelia - An expectorant that can be rubbed directly on the chest to improve breathing. Taken internally will break up bronchial congestion.

Mullein - Improve lung and bronchial congestion and circulation.

Black Mustard seed - Used as a plaster will stimulate secretions of fluids into the lungs and then will be able to expel fluids.

Thyme - Strengthen the lung tissue.

Garlic - Help stimulate the removal of excess mucus in chronic bronchitis.

Another herbal remedy for bronchitis:

AROMATHERAPY - ESSENTIAL OILS

Steam inhalations - can be used with or without a vaporizer.

Powerful antiseptic essential oils used in steam inhalation to treat acute bronchitis that will help ease breathing and nasal congestion:

Lavender, Eucalyptus, Thyme, Hyssop, Rosemary, and Tea tree.

For more chronic symptoms choose one of the following oils, or combine all three in an inhalation.

Benzoin - Has a warming and relaxing effect on the bronchi, and aids expectoration of the thick mucus.

Frankincense - An expectorant, which slows and deepens the breathing as well as being a good antiseptic agent.

Myrrh - Has strong anti-infective properties and will help to loosen the sticky mucus and shift it off the chest.