Natural Remedies To Treat Bronchitis

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the mucuous membrane in the bronchial tubes. It typically causes bronchospasm and coughing. People with bronchitis have a reduced ability to breath in air and oxygen into their lungs; they also have heavy mucus or phlegm forming in their airways.

According to Mayo Clinic, acute bronchitis is often the result of a cold or other respiratory infection. It can be minor but it can become severe and even-life threatening.

Here are natural remedies to treat bronchitis:

1. WATER

*Drinking one glass of water every 2 hours can help thin mucus and open the bronchial tubes. 

2. HOME-MADE VAPORUB

*Make home-made vaporub from 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup coconut oil, 1/4 cup grated Bees wax (available at health foods stores), 20 drops peppermint essential oil, and 20 drops eucalyptus essential oil. To make the home remedy pour the olive oil, coconut oil, and Bees wax into a jar. Heat a sauce pan with 2 inches water over medium-low heat. Place the jar in the sauce pan. When the oils melt, stir to combine. Let the combination cool and add the essential oils. Pour into storage containers and allow the home remedy to set.

3. STEAM

*Simply lean over a bowl of steam treated witha few drops of eucalyptus or pine essential oil. Eucalyptus can softens the mucus in obstructed airways, while pine oil is an expectorant that brings up and get rid of phlegm.

4. CAYENNE PEPPER

*Cayenne and other spicy foods thin the mucus in the lungs and promote a healthy cough, necessary to get all the mucus out of the bronchial tubes.

5. OREGANO OIL

Oregano oil is recommended because it is anti-bacterial and supports bronchial health.

6. GINGER, CINNAMON AND CLOVE

*Ginger is well-known for its ability to fight the common cold. As an anti-inflammatory immune booster, it is also helpful against bronchitis. Drink tea made from 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, cinnamon, and clove.

7. GARLIC

*Boil 3 cloves pealed and chopped garlic in 1 glass milk or water and drink before bed. Garlic is antiviral, as well as a natural antibiotic.

8. HONEY

*Thick, soothing honey not only feels good in the throat, it is also good for the throat. Add 1 teaspoon honey to hot tea or hot lemon water in order to treat congestion and inflammation.

Source: Explorehealthyfood