What Herbs are good for the lungs?
May 17, 2008
What herbs are good for the lungs no 1 – Mullein- Mullein is a soothing expectorant that makes the mucous more fluid and less sticky, hence it can be coughed up more easily.
It also helps relax the muscles in the bronchial passage. It is used for bronchitis, colds, persistent coughs, tuberculosis, pleurisy, and whooping cough.
What herbs are good for the lungs no 2 - angelica - Angelica is a genus of about 50 species of tall biennial and perennial herbs in the family Apiaceae, native to temperate and subarctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere, reaching as far North as Iceland and Lapland. They grow to 1-3 m tall, with large bipinnate leaves and large compound umbels of white or greenish-white flowers.
What herbs are good for the lungs no 3 Ginger - Ginger is great in cases of excess phlegm, and bronchitis or asthma, and can also be used at the beginning of a cold. Like many of these lung herbs, its great for the digestive system also. Ginger is often used for nausea, and helps circulation.
What herbs are good for the lungs no 4 Garlic - Allium sativum L., commonly known as garlic, is a species in the onion family Alliaceae. Its close relatives include the onion, the shallot, and the leek. Garlic has been used throughout recorded history for both culinary and medicinal purposes. It has a characteristic pungent, spicy flavor that mellows and sweetens considerably with cooking..
What herbs are good for the lungs no 5 - Cinnamon - Cinnamon should not be used in pregnancy. As a lung herb it’s more warming than angelica, and can be used at the beginning of chesty colds. Mills suggests making a tea of powdered cinnamon and fresh ginger. It is also used in chest infections. Cinnamon is also great for the digestive system, and was also traditionally used in convalescence.
What herbs are good for the lungs no 6 - Thyme - Thyme (Thymus) is a genus of about 350 species of aromatic perennial herbaceous plants and sub-shrubs to 40 cm tall, in the family Lamiaceae and native to Europe, North Africa and Asia. A number of species have different chemotypes. The stems tend to be narrow or even wiry; the leaves are evergreen in most species, arranged in opposite pairs, oval, entire, and small, 4-20 mm long.
What herbs are good for the lungs no 7 - Wild Cherry Bark - This lung herb is used as a cough suppressant, which as indicated above, should only be used under some circumstances. But it is used in helping treat strong and incessant coughing to the point of exhaustion.
Garlic or Allium Sativum is a nerve stimulant and revigorating tonic that has been known for its value in cases of sexual weakness. It has also been tested recently for cases of nervous debility.
* Lower total cholesterol (but raise the good-type HDL cholesterol)
* Produce more “natural killer” cells in the blood that will tackle infections and tumours
* Lower blood pressure
* Reduce the risk of blood clots (that are responsible for most heart attacks and strokes)
There are some prime indications where the ginger gets you best results
* Inflammation and pain
* Arthritis
* Cough and cold
* Any digestive problem like flatulence, indigestion, worms etc
* Mental disorders
* Nausea and vomiting
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