Following our last article which covered various herbal remedies and recipes for treating asthma, here is another list of simple natural recipes which use herbs to treat asthma and related chest problems.

Asthma Treatment with Herbal Smoke

This was once used as a smoking tobacco for asthma: mix 1 cut each of rosemary, coltsfoot leaves, eyebright, thyme, and laven­der. Crush and mix well. Roll into cigarettes or place mixture in a pipe for smoking. I don’t know anyone who has tried the recipe, but it is said to have been used quite often by Native Americans.

Asthma Treatment with Honeysuckle Tea

Many people drink honeysuckle tea to help with chronic asthma. Put 1 tablespoon of the grated root of honeysuckle in 1 cup of water. Boil gently for 10 minutes. Strain and sweeten. Drink daily.

Asthma Treatment with Horseradish

Add several tablespoons of freshly grated horseradish to 1 cup of milk. Simmer for 10 minutes and strain. Drink as necessary to obtain relief.

Asthma Treatment with Irish Moss

Mix 1 tablespoon each of boneset, Irish moss, coltsfoot, mullein, thyme, rosemary, valerian, and lobelia. Add 1 teaspoon of the verbal mixture to the cup of boiling water. Cover and steep for 15 minutes. Strain. Peppermint or cherry oil may be added for fla­voring if desired. Drink 4 cups daily to obtain relief.

Asthma Treatment with Mullein Root

Clean the root of mullein very carefully. Add 1 cup of the chopped root to 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half. Strain well and add 1 cup of honey Give 2 tablespoons as needed. This is also good to use during colds, as it helps to remove phlegm.

Asthma Treatment with Onions

Make fresh daily. Cut an onion into very thin slices and place in a bowl. Cover the onion slices with honey and let sit overnight. The next day, scrape the honey from the onion slices and take 1 tablespoon 3-4 times daily.

Asthma Treatment with Rosemary Smoke

This is said to relieve breathing difficulties. Place dried crushed rosemary in a pipe and smoke for relief.

Cherry Treatment for Asthma

Add a handful of cherry stems to 1 pint of boiling water. Cover are steep until liquid is cool. Strain. Add 1 pint of honey and well. Take 1 tablespoon as needed for coughing.

Coffee for Nervous Asthma

Coffee is helpful in some forms of asthma. Make the coffee dou­ble strength and drink when experiencing difficulties.

Fennel Tea for Treating Asthma

Bruise 2 teaspoons of fennel seeds and pour 1 cup of boiling water over the seeds. Allow to steep for 15 minutes covered. Strain and sweeten. If sweetened with sugar, it will also aid indigestion.

Pansy Treatment

Pansy is also called heartsease. Tea can be made from the flowers and leaves to treat chronic asthma and to strengthen the heart, it has even been used to treat epilepsy as it is an anti-convulsive, Add the chopped leaves and flowers to 1 cup boiling, water and  steep, covered, for 10 minutes. Strain, and sweeten several cups daily,

Potato Treatment for Asthma

Boil several potatoes. Place in a basin and cover the head and basin with a towel to get the most from the steam.

Smokers Cough Relief with Honey

Pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 tablespoon anise seed. Let steep, covered, for 15 minutes. Strain and sweeten with the honey. Drink hot.

Thyme Treatment for Asthma

Bring to a boil 2 cups of water to which you have added 1 tablespoon of thyme. Pour into a basin and cover head and basin a towel to inhale the steam.

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