Herbal Supplement Drops for Breathing

Although there are many reasons a person might have trouble breathing, such as seasonal cold and flu, allergies, asthma and heavy physical exertion, the physical symptoms remain the same. Blockage or constriction of the bronchial tubes prevents the free flow of air into your lungs, limiting the supply of oxygen needed to keep your blood flowing, your heart pumping and your cells nourished. There are some herbal supplement drops available to remedy the situation.

Lobelia

• Known as a powerful bronchial dilator, Lobelia can open restricted bronchial air passages, getting them to relax and restoring normal breathing. Lobelia has traditionally been used as an expectorant, anti-asthmatic, antispasmodic, diuretic and stimulant, reducing inflammation in the respiratory region. It has also been used to treat whooping cough and severe asthmatic attacks. Because of Lobelia's bronchial-relaxing properties, it's also used for allergies and cold and flu symptoms. But this herb has many other uses. For example, for people who have been poisoned, Lobelia can induce vomiting. Used as a sedative, it can subdue spinal cord functionality, producing a relaxing effect. Lobelia is also a stimulant, however, much in the way nicotine stimulates the central nervous system. In fact, it can be used to help with nicotine addiction. It comes in liquid form. The recommended dosage is five drops under the tongue twice a day.

BioVent Drops

• BioVent drops are most commonly used by asthmatics. However, this herbal supplement can support healthy respiratory function and open bronchial air passages while strengthening the immune system, so you don't have to be asthmatic to use it. Recent studies support the theory that herbs can be beneficial to respiratory health and can open blocked air passages, maintain normal breathing and support the immune system. BioVent is all-natural, consisting of Chamomile, Huang Qi (Astragalus mebranaceus), Arsen alb (6C) and Phosphorus (C6). BioVent should be diluted in ¼ cup of water. For adults, the dosage is 15 to 20 drops two to three times a day; for children, one drop per year of age two to three times a day.

Wintergreen Oil

• Used as an herbal tonic, wintergreen oil stimulates circulation and relieves pain, but also increases lung capacity by opening bronchial passages. Wintergreen oil contains 98 percent methyl salicylate, the predecessor of aspirin. Like aspirin, Wintergreen oil can relieve pain and reduce inflammation, including respiratory inflammation. Please note, however, that if you are allergic to aspirin you shouldn't take wintergreen. The recommended dosage is five to 10 drops every two to three hours until bronchial passages are clear.