Natural Alternative for Clear Lungs

If you have recently quit smoking you may wish to clear your lungs naturally. There are many reasons for doing this. The first reason is that the chemicals and toxins from smoking tobacco cigarettes clings to lungs for up to 12 months after quitting smoking. The faster the debris is cleared from the lungs, the healthier you can become and hopefully start to feel better.

Lobelia

• Lobelia is an interesting herb. It is a plant that is often used by Native Americans. Lobelia can be rolled and smoked to help clear out and soothe the lungs. The downside to smoking this herb is that if you are not a trained herbalist, smoking too much may make you ill. That's why it's always best to get a pre-rolled lobelia smoke from someone who is trained in herbology and knows the proper dosaging.

  If you have quit smoking and do not want to inhale lobelia, it is also available in supplement form. It can often be difficult to find the supplements in health food stores, but it can be ordered online. In addition to being used for lung health, it can also help decrease a smoker's desire for tobacco.

Ginger Root

• Ginger has many medicinal benefits, and has been known to help clear out the lungs naturally. Ginger root is available in tablet or supplement form and contains a substance called 6-gingerol, which naturally clears out the lungs, expelling toxins and mucus. Take two, 500 mg capsules of ginger root daily. Adding ginger to meals or drinking ginger tea will also help clear the lungs.

Garlic

• Try garlic, either by adding it to food or taking oral supplements. Raw garlic contains a compound called allicin, which is a very potent, active ingredient that can aid in clearing lung congestion. It can also be used to prevent respiratory disease. Garlic tablets or supplements are also available in the pharmacy section of most drugstores.