Herbs for Bronchitis

Bronchitis can be caused by viral infections (including the common cold and flu) and bacterial infections.Irritants including chemical fumes, dust, smoke, or other air pollutants increase the chances of an attack.Chances of acute attacks are also increased by smoking, asthma, poor nutrition, cold weather, congestive heart failure, and chronic pulmonary disorders.

Herbal Remedies For Bronchitis

GINSENG Reduces inflammation, helps clear bronchial passages.

ASTRAGALUS An antibiotic used to strengthen the immune system.

COLTSFOOT Used to soothe coughing. A popular herb in cough formulas.

ECHINACEA Used to stimulate the immune system and shorten duration of illness.

ELDERBERRY Used to reduce fever and nasal congestion.

ELECAMPANE Helps clear mucous from lungs.

EPHEDRA Used to relieve bronchial spasms & nasal congestion.

EUCALYPTUS Steam inhalations are used to relieve nasal congestion.

FENUGREEK Useful in reducing the flow of mucous.

GINKGO BILOBA Used to prevent free radical damage in the lungs.

GOLDENSEAL Has antibiotic properties and relieves inflammation in throat, nasal passages, & sinuses.

LOBELIA Helps clear bronchial congestion and stop wheezing.

MULLEIN OIL Used to relieve bronchial congestion and increase lung circulation.

REISHI Used to fight bacterial infections.

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