7 Home Remedies For Pneumonia

Pneumonia is a respiratory infection of the lungs, which is caused due to bacteria or virus. The infection starts when the germs enter into the lungs. They cause inflammation of the air sacks and when the immune system starts reacting to the foreign bodies, the air sacks are filled with liquid leading to a condition called pneumonia.

Untreated or serious conditions may even lead to death. Symptoms may include cough with congestion, fever and chills, shortness of breath, fast breathing, chest pain, fatigue, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. It can be diagnosed by physical examination, chest x-ray and blood test. Pneumonia vaccines are available to prevent this infection.

Pneumonia Home Remedies

Sesame Seeds

Take 15 g of sesame seeds and soak them in a cup of water for more than 6 hours. Add flaxseed and honey (each one tablespoon) to the sesame potion along with a pinch of salt.

Take this mixture every day to get relief from phlegm. This is an excellent home remedy, if you are suffering from phlegm. It gives immediate relief and you can breathe easily.

Garlic

Garlic is being used in pneumonia treatment for centuries. It can be used both internally and externally for treating pneumonia. Take some garlic cloves, crush them and boil the crushed cloves with a glass of water or prepare raw garlic juice and consume it. Crushed garlic paste can also be applied over the chest to remove congestion.

You can also swallow chopped garlic along with warm water. Taking garlic on a regular basis is quite beneficial. This can reduce the body temperature and improve respiration. Garlic clears the respiratory tract and can aid in maintaining the pulse rate. It also kills bad bacteria and improves the count of good bacteria in the body. It is a powerful antibiotic.

Honey

Honey is an effective medicine to treat cough, cold and pneumonia. Take one tablespoon of honey along with lukewarm water every day in the morning.

You can take three or four tumblers of honey with water in a day as and when required. This will comfort your body from pneumonia symptoms.

Basil And Black Pepper

Take some fresh basil leaves and wash them thoroughly. Take some black pepper, which are freshly ground. Mix both these ingredients and boil them in a liter of water. Drink a glass full of this concoction every five to six hours. This can help you get cured from pneumonia.

Fenugreek Seeds

Take some fenugreek seeds along with a beaker of water and boil it to make a decoction. Add a few drops of lemon juice to this liquid. Drink this regularly to treat pneumonia along with fever.

Taking fenugreek decoction will aid in the process of sweating, removing toxins from the body and will lessen the temperature of the body. It is effective to remove congestion from the respiratory tract.

Turpentine And Camphor Oil Massage

Camphor and turpentine oil can be mixed and applied on the chest. Wear warm clothes and rest for a while. This is the most effective treatment for pneumonia at home. This oil massage relieves chest congestion and reduces discomfort.

Drink Hot Water

Take hot water at normal intervals all through the day. Keeping the body hydrated is very important for individuals suffering from pneumonia. They should take at least 10 glasses of water in a day. You can add turmeric powder to hot water. Turmeric aids to expel phlegm from the respiratory tract. It is a natural mucoltytic substance.

Taking one teaspoon of powdered turmeric is very effective for treating dry cough. Add ginger to hot water and allow it to boil. Drinking this ginger water can help in clearing chest congestion and will give some relief from spasmodic cough and spasmodic breathing in pneumonia.