If you are suffering form a bronchial infection or acute bronchitis, there are herbs and natural supplements you can take to help your body heal. Bronchial infections may be caused by the same viruses that cause the common cold and they can also be the cause of being exposed to pollutants, smog and cigarette smoke. One of the major symptoms is a cough with phlegm that makes it hard to breathe comfortably. There may also be chest pain when breathing. You should always consult your doctor before you take any type of herbal remedy or natural supplement to treat a bronchial infection if you are already under medical treatment.
Step 1
Boil 3 cups of filtered water in a small pot and add 1 tbsp. each of your organic dry elecampane, organic dry coltsfoot and organic dry mullein. Let the herbs simmer in the boiling water for three minutes and remove them from the heat. According to herbalist David Hoffmann in his book "The New Holistic Herbal," both elecampane, known botanically as Inula helenium, and coltsfoot, also referred to botanically as Tussilago farfara, are expectorant herbs, meaning they help expel phlegm from your bronchial tubes. Mullein, botanically known as Verbascum thapsus, is also an expectorant and it is a demulcent, which means it helps soothe your respiratory tract and relieves inflammation.
Step 2
Strain out the herbs and take a cup of your bronchial infection tea three times per day.
Step 3
Measure 60 drops or approximately 2 droppers full of usnea tincture and either add it to your elecampane, coltsfoot and mullein tea and take it thrice daily, or dilute it in filtered water. Usnea is a strong antibacterial herb that will strongly help fight the infection in your bronchial tubes. Herbalist Susun Weed also notes that usnea is an immunity system tonic that will help your body remain healthy and strong against other viruses and bacterial infections.
Tips and Warnings
- You can also take the herbs mentioned for the tea in the form of tinctures, by adding 30 drops each to your glass of water that has your usnea tincture. All four herbs are safe to use for an extended period of time lasting up to three months. If you are experiencing a fever above 101 degrees, you should contact your doctor immediately before taking any remedies for your bronchial infection. The same applies if you are coughing up blood.
Things You'll Need
- Organic dry elecampane
- Organic dry coltsfoot
- Organic dry mullein
- Usnea tincture
References
- MayoClinic.com: Bronchitis
- "The New Holistic Herbal"; David Hoffmann; 1995
- Susun Weed: Usnea
