Chronic Asthma Herbal Tea

Asthma is a respiratory disorder characterized by episodic constrictions and inflammation of the bronchial tubes. It can be acute or chronic, and both children and adults can have this problem.

Some 26 million Americans suffer from asthma, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.

Asthma attacks occur when there is an obstruction in the flow of air in the lungs. Common triggers are allergies, air pollution, cold air, humidity, respiratory infections, strong emotions, stress, physical activity, sulfites and preservatives in food, and certain medications.

The exact cause of this disorder is not known, but a number of factors increase your chance of developing asthma, such as genetics, an existing allergic condition, obesity and excessive smoking.

Common symptoms of asthma include wheezing (especially on expiration), coughing, shortness of breath, tightness in the chest and difficulty breathing. The severity of symptoms ranges from minor to serious and even life threatening.

You can control the symptoms with lifestyle changes, dietary changes, medicines as well as herbs. In fact, many herbs can help treat and prevent asthma attacks.

This herbal tea contains the following herbs:

Ginkgo Biloba: Ginkgo biloba contains antihistamine and anti-inflammatory properties that help treat asthma.

A 2007 study published in the Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) found that extracts of this herb helped decrease the infiltration of inflammatory cells in the asthmatic airway and relieved the airway inflammation.

Elecampane - long valued as a tonic herb for the respiratory system. It is often used as a specific remedy for chronic bronchitis and bronchial asthma. Elecampane soothes the bronchial tube linings and acts as an expectorant.

Slippery elm is another effective herb for asthma. It has anti-inflammatory properties that help thin the mucus that clogs the airways. It also provides relief from coughing and tightening of the chest. In addition to asthma, it can help treat bronchitis, sore throats and coughs.

Licorice Root: Licorice has a systemic anti-inflammatory effect on the lungs, which helps reduce inflammation of the bronchial tubes, calm the airways and restore normal breathing. In addition, it has immune-stimulant properties

Lungwort -  is a bronchodilator and antispasmodic which explains its popularity as a medicinal herb for asthma, spasmodic croup, pneumonia and whooping cough. It is thought to stimulate the respiratory center of the brain resulting in deeper and stronger breathing. 

Coltsfoot - Coltsfoot Leaf has been used for thousands of years as an herbal remedy for relief of asthma, bronchitis, nasal congestion, dry coughs, whooping cough, chronic emphysema, laryngitis, sore throat and other respiratory and inflammatory conditions. 

Maus suggests that you add 2 teaspoons to a cup of hot water. Cover and steep for 10 minutes. Strain, add honey as per taste and drink it once daily when suffering from asthma.

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