There are many ways of treating asthma. Some of them are mainstream, and others are a bit less common. If you suffer from this problem, it is safe to say that you are interested in getting rid of it at all costs. And even though you may never be able to totally get past your asthma, looking into the different treatment options is something that you must consider.
Herbs for Asthma
Herbs for Asthma - Adhatoda (Adhatoda vasica)
This herb is a small evergreen shrub that is found at lower altitudes in India and South East Asia. The leaf has been used for centuries to treat asthma where it works as a bronchodilator and mild expectorant. Adhatoda also works by increasing the viscosity of mucous to assist with expectoration. Key constituents of Adhatoda leaf are the quinazoline alkaloids (0.5–2%). The major alkaloid is vasicine present at levels of 45–95% and is the original source of the drug bromhexine, which is often still used to assist expectoration.
Herbs for Asthma - Licorice Root
Herbs for Asthma - Not the candy, but the root that flavors the candy, has been for centuries considered one of the best herbs for asthma. Licorice is also an anti-inflammatory, and can help soothe swollen breathing pathways. Some asthma patients who take cortisone medicines for their asthma also take licorice root to get rid of their medicine’s side effects. Although you can try chewing licorice root, it’s not really recommended by this writer. You can drink teas with licorice root in it, suck on lozenges made with licorice root or take licorice root capsules.
Herbs for Asthma - St. John’s Wort – acts as an anti-anxiety herb and helps with relaxation and decreasing stress levels. For those individuals that have problems with stress-related asthma attacks, it can be very effective in decreasing the stress triggers. Some individuals will have a photosensitivity issue when consuming St. John’s Wort, so work closely with your physician if you plan to use this daily.
Herbs for Asthma - Ginkgo (Gingko biloba). Gingko has been used to treat asthma, allergies, bronchitis and coughs. It is popular in this country for treatment of strokes and increasing blood flow to the brain in the elderly but in China it is still used to treat asthma. A standard dose of gingko is 60-240 milligrams and does higher than that can cause diarrhea, irritability and restlessness.
Herbs for Asthma - Ephedra
Herbs for Asthma - The Chinese have prescribed what they call ma huang, ephedra, for asthma for thousands of years. And yes, ephedra is the main ingredient in Ephedrine (”speed”), so you want to carefully follow the directions on this one, unless you want to find yourself clawing the ceiling. Ephedra is a legal herb for asthma and other medical problems, found in Chinese specialty shops, health food stores or even specialty pharmacies
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