If you want your lungs to be healthy and clean, you can add herbal teas to your diet. Here we collected some natural teas that are very effective to the lungs. 7 herbs that can help you with allergies, asthma and other breathing problems. Take care of yourself, consult your doctor before use any recipes.
Natural Herbal Teas for the Lungs
Coltsfoot
Coltsfoot (lat. Tussilago farfara) is an unusual remedy for the dissolution of excessive mucus in bronchi and lungs. It protects and soothes mucous membranes and relieves cough, so it is a great natural medicine for treating sweating, catarrh of the throat, bronchitis, inflammation of the pore and bronchial asthma.
This herb works well in combination with other herbs. To make a cup of healing drink, you need one to two teaspoons of dried herbs. Put it in the cup and pour out boiling water. Leave for 15 minutes and then drink.
Elecampane
The root of this plant (also called horse-heal) helps to destroy harmful bacteria, reduce cough, eliminate excessive mucus, and ease stomach problems. It has the effect on the respiratory system – it gradually relieves the fever that may be present while fighting the infection and encourages cleansing from toxins by sweating.
This herb because of its effects is often useful in treatment of emphysema, asthma, bronchial asthma and tuberculosis. Besides acting on the respiratory system, it helps the digestive system work. You can use one teaspoon of dried herb per cup of boiling water. Use this drink 3 times a day.
Valerian
Dried leaves of this herb are the best for medicinal purposes. Valerian has a few good effects on the human body. It relaxes muscles and lungs and encourages the removal of excessive mucus. It also works against bronchial cramps and coughs. Thanks to its bitterness (which is why it is often mixed with sugar) it is also good for digestion problems. It stimulates the secretion of the bile and thus helps to clear the digestive tract. How to make valerian tea – take one teaspoon of dry plant on a cup of boiling water.
Lobelia
Lobelia is an excellent plant for lung problems such as cough, infection, bronchial asthma and excessive mucus accumulation. It helps to relieve spasm of the bruises, which is useful for asthmatics. It is a strong plant and therefore should be used cautiously. Follow the instructions on the package and do not exceed the recommended dose.
Sea Buckthorns
Sea Buckthorns (Hippophae) is known for its high amounts of vitamin C and it can treats asthma, chronic cough, other respiratory and skin disorders. This plant is really useful for the human body.
Lungwort
Lungwort or the medunce (lat. Pulmonaria officinalis) removes the catarrh from the upper respiratory tract, nose, throat and upper bronchi. It helps to calm the mucous membrane of the respiratory system and reduces cough. This is also good for bronchitis. Lungwort works well with herbs such as lobelia. To prepare tea use one to two teaspoons of herb per cup and drink one cup three times a day.
Great mullein
Great mullein’s (or verbascum thapsus) leaves and flower mullein calm the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract and clean excess mucus. It reduces inflammation and pain, including nasal mucous membranes, throat, bronchi and digestive tract. This herb is also good for cleansing the urinary tract. It is useful for cough, inflammation of the throat and bronchitis. Use one to two teaspoons of dry plant on a glass of water for tea. Drink one cup three times a day.
