Herbs for Bronchitis

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the medium sized airways in your lungs. It can last for weeks and often has symptoms of a bad cough, lots of phlegm coming up from the lungs, and shortness of breath and wheezing. The phlegm is often caused by the airway inflammation, and it can also be the cause of breathing problems.

Most herbs used to treat bronchitis are used for their ability to help the body force the phlegm out. Some antibiotic herbs are used as well, because sometimes bronchitis can occur with an infection.

Several common infection fighting herbs are often employed , such as garlic, goldenseal, and echinacea. All of these are strong natural antibiotics, and can be used to to alleviate a brochial infection.

Other herbs useful for bronchitis include:

Ginger
This is an excellent herb to use in the bathtub because it helps promote perspiration, relieve congestion, and bring down fevers. It's often used in cough syrups and when used with cayenne it's an effective way to relieve sinus cavity congestion.

Fenugreek
This is known as a "lung herb" because it does a great job of expelling mucus and phlegm from the bronchial tubes.

Lobelia
This herb is most often used to soothe, calm, and relax. It also relieves spasms and works great for respiratory problems.

Marshmallow
This root herb soothes and coats inflammed areas in the body, including afflictions in the respiratory system.

Mullein
This herb is often used for respiratory problems and diseases. It loosens mucus and helps expel it out of the body. It also calms spasms, helps ease pain, and helps reduce swelling in the glands.

Poke Root
This herb is another natural antibiotic, and it's especially useful for cleansing swollen, infected glands. It helps to break down mucus throughout the body, as well as expel wastes and toxins.

Yarrow
This herb is considered to be particularly good for use against flus and fevers. It helps the body open it's pores and perspire more, which does a great job of lowering fevers. It's healing and soothing to the glandular system and mucous membranes. It's also helpful for most respiratory problems.

Statements made in this article may not be approved by the FDA, and should not be taken as professional medical advice.