Lung Cleanse Herbs

The respiratory system is a vital part of the human body. Cleansing the lungs of air pollutants and smoking contaminants will detoxify the respiratory system. This lung detox is commonly used as the last step in a total body cleanse or to clear the lungs of toxins after a person quits smoking. Lung cleanse herbs are also beneficial for relieving symptoms of congestion and sore throat.

Herbs to Reduce Phlegm

• Mullein flower or leaves help to tone mucus membranes. When made into a tea, it can also be used to soothe a sore throat and reduce phlegm. Another great herb for reducing phlegm is extract of turkey tail mushroom.

Herbs to Nourish the Respiratory System

• Some herbs commonly used to nourish the respiratory system and the lungs are lungwort lichen, chlorella, lobelia, and sweet violet flower or leaves. Pleurisy root helps to drain the lymph and relieve congestion.

Herbs Commonly Used By Smokers

• When a smoker quits smoking, it is important to cleanse and detoxify the lungs to clear out all potential cancer-causing toxins. Coltsfoot and uva ursi are two of the most common herbs used by former smokers for this type of detoxification. These herbs not only cleanse the lungs, but also strengthen, maintain and nourish the entire respiratory system.

Other Lung Cleanse Herbs

• Herbs which help to clear mucus are horehound and nettle. Other herbs that are used to cleanse the lungs are fenugreek, Irish moss, eucalyptus, licorice root, goldenseal and peppermint.