Herbal Support for Asthma

Under duress from an asthma attack, your airways become sore and swollen, breathing becomes very difficult, and you might even start to cough or wheeze. Asthma attacks can be a scary ordeal. If you or a loved one suffers from asthma attacks, you may wonder what you can do to alleviate the condition. Prescribed medications are available, but you might want to try an herbal remedy, too.

Herbal Remedies for Inhalation

• Just like an inhaler, you can use herbal remedies mixed with soothing steam and mist. According to Natural-treatment-guide.com, at least two herbs are useful for creating a breathable mist: roman chamomile and eucalyptus. Herbalremediesinfo.com suggests that roman chamomile can be steeped in boiling water to create a tea. The steam from the tea can be inhaled. Roman chamomile works with asthma because it is both an antihistamine and an anti-inflammatory. Therefore, it helps to clear up your air passages. Likewise, eucalyptus helps with asthma because it is a decongestant and expectorant, allowing passageways to clear and breathing to be less strained. Use eucalyptus oil as a topical under the nose.

Herbal Remedies During an Attack

• If you feel an asthma attack coming on, you may be able to alleviate the effects with a topical herbal remedy. According to Natural-homeremedies.com, mixing mustard oil with camphor creates an ointment that can be massaged onto the chest and back of the asthma patient. This mixture helps to reduce body aches and also acts as an anti-inflammatory. It can help to soothe an asthma patient during an attack.