Asthma

HOME REMEDIES FOR ASTHMA~

1. Garlic

To treat asthma, garlic can be very useful. Take ten to fifteen cloves of garlic and boil them in half cup of milk. Drink this solution once in a day to cure asthma symptoms. Else you can even make garlic tea by adding three to four cloves of garlic to a pot of hot water and allow it to steep for five minutes. Allow the solution to come to room temperature and then drink it. This remedy will clear off the congestion in lungs and give you instant relief.

2. Ginger

Ginger is a well known ingredient used in different kinds of treatments. When suffering from asthma, take one inch of ginger cut it into small pieces and add it to a pot of boiling water and allow it to steep for five minutes. Allow the solution to cool and then drink it. If you wish you can even eat raw ginger mixed with salt to get some relief. Else mix one tablespoon of ginger juice and one tablespoon of honey to two tablespoon of fenugreek seeds soaked in water overnight. Drink this solution every morning and evening in order to detoxify the lungs.

3. Coffee

Your regular cup of hot coffee without milk can also help a lot when suffering from asthma. The caffeine in regular coffee can help to prevent and control asthma attacks. Hot coffee will relax and clear the airways also which will help you to breathe easily. Try to go for a stronger cup of coffee as the stronger the coffee, the better will be the result. But you should not drink more than three cups of black coffee in a day. If you do not like coffee you can opt for a cup of hot black tea.

4. Eucalyptus Oil

You can also use pure Eucalyptus oil to treat asthma symptoms. Just put a few drops of Eucalyptus oil on a paper towel and keep it by your head when sleeping. When you breathe Eucalyptus oil it will give your relief from asthma symptoms along with cold symptoms. Else put two to three drops of Eucalyptus oil into a bowl of hot water and then breathe in the steam as much as you can. Try to take deep breaths for quicker and faster results.

5. Honey

Honey is one of the oldest natural cures for asthma. Just by inhaling the smell of honey you can notice improvement in your breathing pattern. It is the alcohol and ethereal oils present in honey that will help people suffering from asthma. You can also take a glass of hot water and mix one teaspoon of honey into it and try to drink it slowly at least three times a day. Else mix one teaspoon of honey with half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder and eat it just before going to bed. This will help in removing phlegm from the throat.

5. Onions

Onions have anti-inflammatory properties that can help in reducing the constriction of the airways when suffering from asthma. Also the sulfur content in onions can help in decreasing inflammation in the lungs. When you eat raw onions it will clear the air passageways for better breathing. If you cannot bear the taste of raw onions you can even eat cooked onions to lessen the various symptoms of asthma attacks.