5 Cheap Asthma Herbal Cures
Thanks to the advances in medical (alternative and conventional) technology, asthmatics today have more effective and better range of choices when it comes to treatments and the medications that are being given. Both of course have its own advantages and disadvantages, some being more dangerous than others. Conventional medication for example are effective, proven, cheap (some), but still the fact remains that there are still medications that contain strong chemicals, causing side effects and worse; permanent and irreparable damage to the body’s natural immune system making one more vulnerable to various other conditions that can make asthma worse.
On the other hand, the advantages of herbal cures include; easy access to the medication; easy to use; cheap; effective; and does not have any side effects, with correct diagnosis and expert help from an experienced herbalist that is. The main issue about herbs is that some can contradict the effect of other medications that you might be using, producing unwanted and unexpected results. Other herbal concoctions are also not advised for those who have other ailments as it can worsen the condition. Just to give you an idea, here are 5 cheap asthma herbal cures that you can use:
- Licorice:
Licorice has long been used by naturalists and herbalists to aid with the treatment of various illnesses including asthma. The active chemical found in licorice which is glycyrrhizin functions as: anti-inflammatory; expectorant; anti oxidant; and has anti allergenic effects as well. Licorice only costs a pittance compared to your conventional medication and can be bought in powdered, dried, tablet, capsule and liquid form.
- Cayenne:
Cayenne pepper is considered to be one of the most powerful herbs being used for increasing circulation in the body. When taken internally, it promotes circulation to any part of the body it comes into contact with. Acting as a powerful expectorant, stimulant, anti-spasmodic and antiseptic, it can help prevent allergic attacks and help develop greater resistance to allergens. Cayenne can usually be found in powdered, encapsulated, dried and even in raw form.
- Mullein Oil:
Considered to be one of the most effective natural asthma herbal cures. The active component within mullein oil is very effective against bronchial congestion caused by breathing related illnesses.
- Nettle:
Urtica Dioica or more popularly known as stinging nettles have been used by herbalists to treat various allergic and breathing related symptoms. Taking nettle in tea or juice from can help open the bronchial pipes and air passages in the lungs, allowing for better breathing. Nettle can also be eaten as a vegetable, lightly steamed. Don’t worry about the steam as it disappears when nettle gets cooked.
- Ginko Biloba:
Usually bought in tincture, tea, or capsule form, ginko biloba is an excellent for fighting off allergies. It also possesses anti-inflammatory and anti-allergenic effects.