Your lungs take in oxygen from the air and transport it to your bloodstream. This oxygen is essential in order for you to live. According to MedlinePlus, people with lung disease have breathing difficulties and this includes people with asthma, pneumonia, and lung cancer. Treatments of these conditions can vary and includes herbal remedies. Always consult your doctor before taking herbal remedies and never replace conventional forms of treatment with herbs.
Asian Ginseng
Asian ginseng may provide play a role in preventing the onset of lung cancer. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, research has indicated that this herb may decrease your risk for certain cancers, including cancer of the stomach, liver, ovarian, pancreas, and lungs. However, this research is not reliable and more studies are required to establish a clear association or benefit. Dosage for this herb can vary according to its intended use. For healthy adults, a dose of 1 - 2 g of the dried root, taken once daily for up to 3 months may be beneficial for different purposes including to prevent illness and improve physical and mental function.
Green Tea
Green tea has shown benefit in preventing the growth of cancer cells in the lungs in test tube studies, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. However, research studies have yielded mixed results of any benefit or association. Green tea may provide a benefit in inhibiting growth of cancer because of its polyphenol content. Polyphenols are antioxidants, substances that protect your body from free radical damage. Free radicals are foreign agents that invade your body and cause cellular damage, infection, and illness. Therefore, green tea may aid in protecting you from health problems, including those in the lungs. You can obtain this herb as a standardized extract, liquid extract, and as a tea. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, a daily dosage of 2 - 3 cups of tea or 100 to 750 mg of standardized extract is safe.
Mullein
Mullein, also called Verbascum densiflorum, may be helpful for treating a condition called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. COPD refers to a group of lung disorders that result in shortness of breath and obstruction of your lungs airways. Symptoms include continuous cough, increased mucus formation, wheezing, and frequent occurrence of respiratory infections. The herb Mullein can help clear the mucus in your lungs and a dose of 3 g per day is appropriate, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Although it has not been studied for COPD, it may help relieve some of the symptoms associated with COPD. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, it has been used to treat coughs and illnesses that occur with lung congestion.
Lobelia
Lobelia may effective treat respiratory conditions, such as bronchitis. This herb acts as an expectorant, a substance that can clear mucus from your lungs. This may aid in relieving the wheezing and coughing associated with bronchitis and other respiratory infections. This herb may be toxic and you should not use it unless directed to by your doctor. You can also ask your doctor about an effective dose.
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