With Reflexologist Nuria Weaver
Home Remedies for Asthma Cough
Asthma is a respiratory disorder which is observed in 10-20% people worldwide. Blockage of wind pipe or irritation is the root cause of Asthma. Similarly it happens in case of cough getting filled in the lungs. It is observed in all age groups. In many cases it is unnoticed or wrongly diagnosed, so remains untreated. Asthmatic patients face real bad time in cold weather, dusty surrounding etc. They are irritated due to tobacco smoke, strong fumes and odors.
Symptoms of Asthma:
- Coughing: Airways shrink and causes coughing.
- Breathlessness and short breath
- Chest pain and chest tightness
Home Remedies for Asthma:
- Banana: If a person undergoes severe asthma attack, Cook the ripe banana on a slow flame. Add pinch of black pepper powder to it and eat it. This remedy works to give quick relief against asthmatic pain.
- Honey: Honey works like magic in case of Asthma
- Take some honey in a small container and inhale the air that comes in contact with the honey. It helps to regularize breathing.
- Mix two tablespoon of honey in one glass milk and drink it at night daily. It prevents the asthma attack.
- Mix 1/2 tablespoon of safflower seeds in 1 tablespoon of honey. Consume it once daily. It prevents asthma attack.
- Take small quantity of honey, say 1 tablespoon and 1.5 tablespoon Holy basil or Tulsi extract. Mix it well and consume it.
- Figs: Wash the figs with warm water and soak overnight and eat it. It drains off the phlegm and relieves the patient. Fig is an excellent fruit to maintain respiratory system at good health.
- Lemon: Squeeze one lemon in a glass of water and drink it at lunch. It is one of the effective home remedy for asthmatic cough.
- Fill water in the copper vessel daily at night. Consume it first when you wake up. You should drink it before brushing your teeth, before eating or drinking anything. Copper is known for maintaining the respiratory track congestion free.
- Bishop's weed seeds: Add bishop's weed seeds in water. Boil it and inhale the vapors. This is a preventive therapy in case of asthma.
- Black peppercorn: Chew the black peppercorns as it is or along with the holy basil leaves to get relief from asthmatic troubles.
- Roasted gram: Eat roasted grams at night before going to sleep and drink a glass of milk. This is one of the proven remedies that deal with congestion of the respiratory track.
- Follow healthy diet: The diet should consist of fresh fruits, sprouts, grains and vegetables. The diet should contain carbohydrates, fats, proteins in very less quantities. Avoid fried food, pickles and processed food, rice and alcohol etc.
- Asafetida, honey, spring onion, betel leaves: Take 1 teaspoon asafetida, 2 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon juice of betel leaves, and 1 teaspoon juice of spring onions. Mix it well and consume it 2 to 3 times a day.
- Ginger, honey and pomegranate: Mix ginger juice, honey and pomegranate in equal volumes and consume 1 teaspoon of this mix twice a day.
- Turmeric and milk: Add 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder to a glass of warm milk, stir well and drink before going to sleep daily. This is very simple home remedy for asthmatic cough.
- Garlic: Boil ten garlic cloves in milk for 10 minutes. Allow it to cool and drink it. This remedy works like magic in seasonal asthma.
- Garlic Tea: Prepare ginger tea and add two crushed garlic cloves to it. Allow it to cool a little and drink it.
- Garlic in decoction form: Take 5-6 cloves of garlic, chop them and mix it in little water. Boil it to form decoction. Mix 1 teaspoon of honey to it and consume it 2-3 times a day. This decoction forms a great expectorant and is followed as it is one of the best remedies for asthma cough.
- Bitter gourd: It is one of the folk remedy for asthma. Take 1 teaspoon paste prepared from bitter gourd roots. Add equal amount of honey or basil leaves juice. Consume it at night. This is one of the excellent remedy for asthma.
- Preventive measures: Some of the preventive measures also help to keep away the attack.
- Stay away from perfumes
- Cover the mouth and nose in cold weathers
- Keep the mattresses clean and dust free
Home remedies for asthma cough are proven and effective. Follow healthy diet, and simple exercise like walking to keep the respiratory system at good healthy. A healthy lifestyle and awareness about the goodness of herbs and daily consumables help a lot to overcome asthmatic cough.
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