Asthma Herbal Treatment
alternative asthma treatments
ephedra (ma huang), (Ephedra should be used with extreme caution. It should not be used if you suffer from heart disease, diabetes, glaucoma, or thyroid disease.)
lobelia, Mix with cayenne for increased effectiveness (three parts tincture of lobelia with one part tincture of capsicum); capsicum desensitizes the respiratory system to irritants and is helpful in stopping an asthma attack
grindelia: to ease bronchial spasms and promote the removal of mucus from the lungs
licorice: for its anti-inflammatory and anti-allergy effects; licorice should be used with caution by those who suffer from high blood pressure
Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world today. In order to treat this disease there has been high usage of herbal medicine. The use of plants has been around since the beginning of recorded history and it has been steadily increasing over the past 10 years. Plant-based remedies are now one of the most popular treatments. Herbal supplements are getting increased exposure through the media, including the Internet, in journals and in the scientific press. Interest in herbal medicine has been caused by multiple factors, including the perception that pharmaceutical medications are expensive, over prescribed and may sometimes be dangerous.
Herbal medicine is often perceived as being "natural" and therefore is considered safe. For the most part they are safe but there are some risks involved. Therefore you should always discuss the risks with your practitioner before using any Asthma herbal treatment. There are some well-controlled studies that support the efficacy of asthma herbal treatments. However, available scientific evidence has not yet confirmed the validity of their popular role in the treatment of asthma.
Asthma herbal treatments and homeopathic remedies have been proven for some to be an effective asthma treatment. One such remedy is called BioVent which is described as a unique combination of herbal and homeopathic ingredients. According to its’ maker, when used daily, it can improve respiratory functioning and health, reduce the incidence and severity of asthma attacks and strengthen the immune system without side effects. Other Herbs can be used as part of any successful natural asthma treatment program, both to help gain control of a mild asthma attack and for long-term prevention.
The following are common asthma herbal treatments:
Ping Chuan (ping chuan pian) is all-natural Chinese herbal formula used to strengthen the lungs, stop coughing, resolve phlegm and relieve labored breathing. Ping Chuan tablets contain a formulation of eleven different traditional Chinese herbs which act in together to offer a balanced breathing relief formula. The formula is cooked as a tea, blending all ingredients prior to extraction in order to maximize the benefits of each individual ingredient while. Low temperature processing is employed to slowly concentrate the extracts, protecting, releasing and maintaining all essential ingredients. Each tablet contains the following herbal ingredients: Codonopsis pilosula root, Prunus armeniaca seed, Morus alba root-bark, Ficus simplicissima root, Elaeagnus glabra fruit, Glycyrrhiza uralensis root, Citrus reticulata peel, Cynanchum stautoni rhizome, Gekko gecko, Cordyceps sinensis fungus, Lapis micae mineral. - Dang shen, Xing ren, Sang bai pi, Wu zhi mao tao, Man hu tui zi, Gan cao, Chen pi, Bai qian, Ge jie, Dong chong xia cao, Meng shi
