Home Remedies for Asthma

              Home Remedies for Asthma

Asthma is a lung disease that causes difficulty breathing. Asthma can be either acute or chronic.Asthma attacks occur when there is an obstruction in the flow of air in the lungs. Common symptoms include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness. These simple natural remedies can also provide relief from symptoms.

1. Ginger

Ginger is a well-known natural treatment for various ailments including asthma.   

• Mix equal quantities of ginger juice, pomegranate juice and honey. Consume one tablespoon of this mixture two or three times a day.
• Alternatively, you can mix one teaspoon of ground ginger in one and a half cups of water and take one tablespoon of this mixture at bedtime.
• Cut one inch of ginger into small pieces and add it to a pot of boiling water. Let it steep for five minutes, allow it to cool down and then drink it.
• To detoxify your lungs, prepare a fenugreek decoction by boiling one tablespoon of fenugreek seeds in a cup of water and mixing one teaspoon each of ginger juice and honey in it. Drink this solution every morning and evening.
• You can also eat raw ginger mixed with salt.

2. Mustard Oil

• When having an asthma attack, massaging with mustard oil will help clear the respiratory passages and restore normal breathing.
  1. Heat some mustard oil with a little camphor.
  2. Transfer it in a bowl and when it is comfortably warm, gently rub it on the chest and upper back and massage.
  3. Do this several times a day until the symptoms subside.

3. Figs

• The nutritional properties of figs promote respiratory health and help drain phlegm and alleviate breathing difficulties.
  1. Wash three dried figs and soak them in a cup of water overnight.
  2. In the morning, eat the soaked figs and drink the fig water on an empty stomach.
  Continue this home treatment for a couple of months. This method helps the nutrients quickly enter your bloodstream and provide relief from asthma symptoms.

4. Garlic

• The following garlic remedies will clear congestion in your lungs, giving you quick relief from asthma symptoms.
  • Boil 10 to 15 cloves of garlic in one-half cup of milk. Drink this once a day.
  • You can also make garlic tea by adding three to four cloves of garlic to a pot of hot water and letting it steep for five minutes. Allow it to cool to room temperature and then drink it.

5. Coffee

• The caffeine in regular coffee can help control asthma attacks because it acts as a bronchodilator. Hot coffee also will relax and clear the airways to help you to breathe easier. The stronger the coffee, the better the result.
  But try not to drink more than three cups of black coffee in a day. If you do not like coffee, you can opt for a cup of hot black tea. Do not use caffeine as a regular treatment though.

6. Eucalyptus Oil

• Pure eucalyptus oil is an effective treatment for asthma symptoms because of its decongestant properties.  
  • Just put a few drops of eucalyptus oil on a paper towel and keep it by your head when sleeping so that you breathe in the aroma.
  • You can also put two to three drops of eucalyptus oil in a pot of boiling water and breathe in the steam. Try to take deep breaths for faster results.
    

7. Honey

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    Honey is one of the oldest natural cures for asthma. The alcohol and ethereal oils in honey help reduce asthma symptoms.
    • Just inhaling the smell of honey produces positive results for some people.
    • You can also mix one teaspoon of honey into a glass of hot water and drink it slowly about three times a day.
    • Before going to bed, swallow one teaspoon of honey with one-half teaspoon of cinnamon powder. This will help remove phlegm from your throat and allow you to sleep better.

8. Onions

Onions have anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce constriction of the airways when suffering from asthma. Also, the sulfur content in onions helps decrease inflammation in the lungs.

Simply eat raw onions to clear your air passage ways for better breathing. If you cannot bear the taste of raw onions, try eating cooked onions.

9. Lemon

People with asthma often have low levels of vitamin C. Lemons are rich in this vitamins and antioxidants that can help reduce asthma symptoms.

Squeeze the juice of half a lemon in a glass of water and add some sugar according to your taste. Drink this regularly to reduce asthma attacks.

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GARLIC SYRUP FOR CHEST INFECTIONS

This garlic recipe is for sweet and soothing syrup. In the past it was a popular remedy for asthma. It can still be used for this as well as for coughs, hoarseness and other chest complains as garlic fights against infections and helps to clear the phlegm.

Garlic Syrup Recipe for Chest Infection

  125g Garlic, peeled and sliced
  1 tablespoon Fennel seeds, crushed
  1/4 cup  Vinegar
  250g Sugar
  1 cup Boiling Water

  Add the boiling water to the garlic, cover and let stand for 12-24 hours.. In a small pan simmer the fennel seeds in the vinegar.
. Add this to the garlic mixture and stir well.
. Heat the mixture and simmer until the garlic is soft.
. Strain through a piece of muslin and press the garlic to extract all the juices.
. Heat the liquid and gradually add the sugar.
. Stir constantly to dissolve the sugar, but don’t allow the mixture to boil.
. Allow the syrup to cool and then pour into sterilized bottles.
. Store in a cool, dark place.
. Take up to 3 teaspoons a day when needed.