Asthma is a chronic pulmonary disease that is caused by inflammation of the bronchial tubes, or airways. Asthma symptoms may subside after treatment with an expectorant, because expectorants help reduce the mucous that lines the air passages, causing the airways to widen and making it easier for the asthmatic to breathe. Naturist treatments with expectorants may reduce airway inflammation and help asthmatics live healthier lives.
Ginger, Roots
Some naturalists consider gingerroot to be the single greatest treatment for expectorant asthma. Ginger has been used for centuries to loosen mucous in the lungs and airways. A great way to enjoy the natural benefits of ginger is to boil it for several minutes and let it steep with a cup of hot tea, served with honey. If you do not like the taste of ginger, then you may try radish root instead and prepare it the same way (boiled, with tea).
Fruits, Seeds, Oils
Fruits and seeds serve as natural expectorants as well, especially fennel. Fennel seeds can help relieve chest mucous; herbalists often recommend that asthmatics use them as snacks. Chew a handful of fennel seeds throughout the day to help make coughs more productive and to open the bronchial passageways. Another snack for asthmatics that helps relieve mucous is dried grape seeds. If seeded grapes are soaked overnight in milk, you can remove the seeds the following day, and chew each one slowly. Oils such as mullein oil (found in herbal shops) can help decrease mucous as well.
Honey, Tea
Tea has been used for thousands of years as an expectorant and bronchodilator (natural treatment to open the airways). Honey is a natural decongestant, and the two perfectly complement each other and can be served simultaneously. Herbal tea has the most natural benefits and is recommended by most naturists for expectorant-related treatment of asthma. The suggested dosage of herbal tea infused with honey is to be served three times daily, or as needed when symptoms present themselves.
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