Top 16 Herbal Remedies for Asthma

According to experts, one of the most serious respiratory life-threatening conditions is asthma. Millions get affected by it and the worse aspect of the respiratory disorder is that there is no cure for it. But there are a number of herbs and medications that can benefit asthma sufferers by decreasing the reasons that may cause an asthma attack.

If you are looking at natural herbs for asthma, then consulting a doctor is the first step that you should take. This will help you understand the benefits and the dosage of the asthma herb treatment.

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Herbal Remedies for Asthma

For centuries, natural herbs have been used to reduce the chances of asthma attacks from occurring. In most cases, the herbs help in enhancing the body’s immune system and prevent the body from reacting to any foreign and dangerous substances. A few of the most effective herbs to treat asthma are listed below:

Boswellia

Popularly known as Indian frankincense, boswelia plant is known to contain boswellic acid that can reduce lung inflammation, one of the symptoms of asthma. It also helps in treating any congestion and blockage in the bronchial region. Though it is an effective asthma treating herb, one can also combine it with a number of other herbs such as turmeric and licorice to double the effectiveness.

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Pycnogenol

Known for containing anti-inflammatory properties, it is considered one of the most effective herbs in eliminating asthma. But the fact that it can interact with other medications; one must consult a physician before taking it to treat asthma or other lung problems.

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Butterbur

Known to be one of the oldest herbs that can treat asthma, butterbur is traditionally grown inEurope. The leaves of the herbal plant are known to contain a chemical called the petasin, which is known to effectively block the molecules that cause asthma attacks. That is not all! Frequent intake of butterbur supplements helps in decreasing the asthma attacks.

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Lobelia

Asthma attacks in children can be treated with this herb. The seed of the plant is known to be the most effective as it contains antispasmodic elements that also work as a relaxant, which soothes the nerves and the lungs of the patient if and when an asthma attack is triggered.

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Coleus

Known to be one of the most effective herbs that can treat a variety of diseases such as epilepsy and chronic cough, coleus supplements are also very successful in alleviating asthma symptoms. The chemicals that constitute the plant help in dealing with inflammation in and around the lung area and helping in the entire breathing process. Also, patients taking coleus supplements have reported that breathing process is much easy and better once they have orally taken the herb.

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Ginkgo

Very popular in China, the leaf extract of the plant is known to strengthen and protect the lungs; thereby decreasing the possibility of an asthma attack. Apart from asthma, if one is suffering from any respiratory or breathing problems then one can opt for a treatment involving gingko extracts. But before doing so, always consult a medical practitioner to understand the side effects and the proper dosage amount.

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Elecampane

Another effective herb that can treat asthma in children is elecampane. Many people do not understand that a child’s medical needs are much different from an adult and in the case of asthma the medications for children will differ from that of an adult. Similarly, elecampane is not an effective herb for adults but can treat asthma attacks in children instantly and effectively. Grown in parts of Asia andEurope, the root is the most effective part of the plant and is known to treat lung disorders including asthma.

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Cayenne

Found in Central andSouth America, cayenne pepper is again an effective and renowned herb for asthma in children. The antiseptic element of the plant is known to soothe the lungs, which in turn controls the asthma attack.

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Tylophora

Considered a lung enhancing herb, tylophara is one of the oldest asthma herbs that has been used by local healers for centuries. The effectiveness is boosted by the strong presence of active compounds; due to the strong presence of chemicals and compounds, one must avoid taking tylophora supplements and capsules if one is on high blood pressure medications. Also, women who are pregnant and nursing should also avoid taking tylophora.

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Ephedra

A highly recommended Chinese herbs for asthma, ephedra is being used by more and more supplement manufacturing companies in and around the world. But because it can cause serious health problems, is unsupervised, consulting a medical practitioner is mandatory.

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Licorice Root

Also known as Glycyrrhiza uralensis, it is known to be one of the renowned herbs that can thin mucus secretions that effectively reduce any swelling in and around the bronchitis. Though effective, one must not continue taking licorice extract for more a few weeks as it can cause serious side effects by interacting with other medicines and herbs.

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Chamomile

Acting as an antihistamine, the herb is known to remove all barriers in and around the respiratory tract that can lead to breathlessness. Known to enhance cortisol production, the herb extracts is known to reduce lung inflammation that can help in the breathing process.

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Pinellia Root

Another effective Chinese herb that can treat asthma, pinellia root can soothe lung inflammation that allows easy passage of air through the lungs. Such soothing characteristics make pinellia root extracts and the supplements effective in treating asthma symptoms.

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Dandelion

Known to treat disorders such as heartburn and stomach disorders, dandelion extracts are known for being anti-inflammatory and antioxidant which also helps in treating asthma and other breathing problems. But one must consult a doctor because it can trigger minor health disorders such as allergies and eczema.

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Devil’s Claw

A number of physicians claim that devil’s claw is one of the most effective pain sedative but very few of us know that it is also very effective in dealing with breathlessness, one of the common asthma symptoms.

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Crinum Lily

Lung problems can be easily treated with crinum lily as it is known to contain anti-inflammatory ingredients such as lycorine and ambelline. Asthma prevention is possible with this herb, which is also known to treat other lung problems such as cough and swelling in and around the lung or respiratory tract.