Need to clean out your lungs? These herbs are what you're looking for!
1. Eucalyptus
Native to Australia, Eucalyptus is a common ingredient in
cough lozenges which can be attributed to a compound
called cineole. Cineole is an expectorant, which is to say that it's a medicine that promotes the secretion of sputum by the air passages. It eases coughs, fights congestion, and soothes irritated sinus passages. It also helps to strengthen the immune system.
2. Lungwort
Lungwort or pulmonaria, is a herb that works to clear congestion. It also contains powerful compounds that help protect the lungs from harmful organisms and bacteria that negatively impact respiratory health.
3. Licorice Root
Licorice root has a wide variety of uses including treating osteoarthritis, systemic lupus, liver problems, malaria, tuberculosis, food poisoning, and digestive system issues.
In relation to this article though, it is excellent for sore throat, bronchitis and protecting against harmful bacteria and viruses.
4. Osha Root
Osha is a herb native to the Rocky Mountains and has historically
been used by the Native Americans for respiratory support for centuries. The plant contains camphor and other powerful compounds which are excellent in relation to help to maintain and develop healthy lungs. One of the main benefits is that it helps to increase overall circulation to the lungs, which helps with the feeling of shortness of breath or irregular breathing.
5. Oregano
Most of us are familiar with oregano, which is known for containing beneficial vitamins and nutrients but its greatest benefits come from its carvacrol and
rosmarinic acid content. Both are natural decongestants and
histamine reducers which have incredible benefits on the respiratory tract and nasal passage airflow.
6. Indian Tobacco
Indian tobacco or Lobelia Inflata
, is actually great for reversing the harmful effects of tobacco on the lungs
and, like Osha Root, has been used by the Native American Indians for centuries.
In addition to loosening phlegm and thinning the mucus in the air passages.
It is especially in treating more serious respiratory problems like asthma
and bronchitis, among other conditions.
It can also be used to help people come off of tobacco who experience withdrawals.
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