HerbalRecipes.org » natural asthma cure http://herbalrecipes.org Herbal Cures Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:23:51 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 More Natural Cures for Asthma http://herbalrecipes.org/more-natural-cures-for-asthma/ http://herbalrecipes.org/more-natural-cures-for-asthma/#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:21:19 +0000 admin http://herbalrecipes.org/?p=39 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, . . . → Read More: More Natural Cures for Asthma]]> 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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]]> http://herbalrecipes.org/more-natural-cures-for-asthma/feed/ 2 Herbal Home Remedies for Asthma http://herbalrecipes.org/herbal-home-remedies-for-asthma/ http://herbalrecipes.org/herbal-home-remedies-for-asthma/#comments Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:20:58 +0000 admin http://herbalrecipes.org/?p=36 . . . → Read More: Herbal Home Remedies for Asthma]]> This article lists some common and uncommon herbal home remedies for treating asthma effectively. Asthma tinctures, salves and syrups along with herbal teas and tonics can help you combat the problem without worrying about side effects.

No age is exempt from asthma, although it occurs more frequently in childhood or early adulthood. The wheezing is caused by a spasm of the bronchial tubes or swelling of the mucous membranes. Recurrence and severity of attacks has many different causes. Mental or physical fatigue; exposure to fumes or chemicals: inhaled allergens; foods; infections of the upper and lower respiratory tracts; and emotional situations can bring on attacks that can last from several hours to several days. Try several of tune home treatments to help control asthma attacks.

Aids Breathing for Asthmatics at Bedtime

Take 1 tablespoon of sunflower or corn oil before retiring for the night. Helps you to breathe easier during the night.

Asthama Tincture

Place 4 tablespoons of lobelia leaves and 4 tablespoons of lobelia seed (crushed) in 4 cups of raspberry vinegar. Let sit for 2 weeks, Strain and take by the tablespoon during asthma attacks. If, needed take every 10 minutes until relief is obtained. Caution: Overdose of lobelia can cause low blood pressure, respiratory repression, and even coma, followed by death.

To make the raspberry vinegar, mash 8 cups of fresh or canned raspberries and add to 8 cups of cider vinegar. Let sit 2 days. Strain. For every 4 cups of liquid add 1¼ cups of sugar. Bring to a boil, removing the scum as it comes to the top. The longer you boil, the thicker the syrup. You can add this to other cough syrups is if desired.

Asthma Treatment with Aloe Vera

If you suffer from asthma, boil some of the aloe vera leaves in a pan of water and inhale the vapors. Put a towel over the head and pan to get the full effects of the vapors.

Asthma Treatment with Coltsfoot

Add 1 tablespoon each of coltsfoot, mullein, thyme, and lobelia to 2 cups of water. Simmer at least half hour, covered. Strain and add 2 cups of honey. Take by the tablespoon until relief is obtained. Flavoring, such as oil of peppermint, may be added if desired.

Asthma Treatment with Cranherry Juice

Cranberry juice is very good for treating asthma attacks, as it contains an ingredient that dilates the bronchial tubes.

Cook and mash cranberries. Place in a tightly closed glass container and refrigerate. When needed during an attack, add 3 teaspoons of the mashed cranberries to a cup of hot water. Sip while the water is hot.

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