4 Herbs & Spices From Your Kitchen That Helps To Heal Asthma Naturally
Asthma is a chronic respiratory illness that causes severe breathlessness and wheezing. If left unattended, it can be a life-threatening disease. The good news is that you can combat asthma naturally at home, using kitchen spices and herbs.
Read here about 4 wonderful herbs & spices that can give you relief from asthma. Also, explore the ‘when-and-how’ to use these Ayurvedic remedies to reap effective results from them.
Drink Garlic Milk Concoction
Garlic provides quick relief from asthma symptoms. Its medicinal properties help to clear the congestion in your lungs. Also, it aids in reducing the inflammation of the airways, thus helping you to breathe comfortably.
How to use it?
- Take 10 garlic pods and 1/2 cup (30ml) of milk. Boil the cloves in milk for 5 minutes and sip on this hot concoction slowly.
- Chop 5 garlic pods and 1/2 inch of ginger. Boil them in a cup of water for 5 minutes. Sip this hot herbal tea daily to alleviate asthma attacks.
Sip on Ginger Tea
Ginger is the super herb in your kitchen. Known for its anti-inflammatory properties, it helps in relaxing the airway muscles and normalizes the inflammation in your respiratory tract. Thus, it relieves constriction and gives relief from asthma.
How to use it?
- Grate 1/2 teaspoon of ginger and add it to a cup of hot water. Let it boil for 5 to 10 minutes. Strain the ginger water and add a teaspoon of honey to it. Drink this hot herbal tea slowly.
- Cut small cubes of fresh ginger and chew on it several times a day. It will increase salivation and wet the irritable airways to soothe congestion and shortness of breath.
Consume Holy Basil (Tulsi)
The immunomodulatory and anti-tissue properties of basil help to enhance immunity, reduce cough, and expel phlegm. Thus, it soothes the respiratory tract and provides relief from asthma.
How to use it?
- Take a cup of water in a pan and add 2-3 basil leaves to it. Boil until the water absorbs the basil color and flavor. Strain the tea in a glass and sip on this tea. You can add a teaspoon of honey and a half teaspoon of lemon juice in it for better taste and flavor.
- A decoction of basil leaf juice taken with honey and ginger juice in the morning also offers effective relief for asthma.
Try Turmeric Tea
The phytochemical, ‘Curcumin’, in turmeric is an excellent agent that helps relieve asthma. Turmeric controls the inflammatory response of the body and alleviates the inflammation of the airways.
How to use it?
- Mix 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder in a glass of warm water. Gulp this concoction.
Before you begin using any of these remedies, it is advisable to consult your doctor and make sure that you are not allergic to any of the above-mentioned herbs.
For any query related to Ayurvedic remedies for asthma and other respiratory diseases, you can consult an Ayurveda Specialist online 24x7
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