Respiratory problems and healing herbs

The breath is our life. Without this function, and oxygen, we can’t…
live. The airway accepts effects and harmful substances from the environment as a result, the appearance of complaints and infections.
The treatment of these diseases may “as a degree of” belonging to the herbal medicine. The aim is the relief of symptoms, where the medicinal herbs are usually very effective.
A large range of herbs “curing” the symptoms but at the same time strengthen the mechanisms of elimination of harmful substances and help the body’s natural defenses.
In the upper respiratory system include the nose, the παραρρίνιες cavities and the pharynx, where coexist the respiratory and digestive tract. There are the tonsils, which are important for the body’s defenses. The larynx which separates the upper and lower respiratory tract, where there are the trachea and the bronchi, the bronchioles and the alveoli.
Problems of the respiratory tract
Runny nose: Viral mainly etiology, precursor usually of influenza. Many times it progresses to inflammation of the παραρρίνιων sinuses (sinusitis).
Useful plants are:
* Flowers of elder (Elder)
* Mint
Tickly – dry cough (no discharge): Is this a symptom of diseases, such as bronchitis.
Useful plants are:
* Cool
* Vichio (Τουσιλάγκο)
* Ivy
* Althea
Inflammation pharynx (pharyngitis, tonsillitis)
Useful plants are:
* Anise
* Eucalyptus
* Sage
It is worth mentioning that the use of a mix of essential oils, which fight the germs that are responsible for diseases due to cold is highly effective. For example, the following mixture for inhalations:
(9 drops of the mixture in 1 liter of warm water and inhalation of vapour):
* Oil of eucalyptus
* Pine oil 3 drops each
* Peppermint oil
Caution: Caution eye. No use on young children.
Below is the description of the most important herbs that help the respiratory system.
Drosera: Cool or στρογγυλόφυλλος
The European Commission for the herbs supports the use of in spasmodic, dry irritating cough. It has good activity against different bacteria, that are resistant to antibiotics. Spasmolytic action, which relieves the coughing fits with particularly good results in pediatrics, for dry cough or in the treatment of asthma and pertussis (whooping cough). There is in the market for a non-alcoholic syrup in pharmacies.
Ivy (Hedera Helix)
The well-known climbing plant. The European Commission for the medicinal plants support the use of the leaves for inflammation of the respiratory tract, particularly in the case of bronchial diseases. Especially suitable for children. There are ready-made formulations without alcohol (syrups or drops). The use of ivy should only be done with advice of a physician or a pharmacist, as well as in large doses likely to occur side effects.
Anise
Well-known aromatic plant, whose essential oil has a spasmolytic action and helps in bronchial secretion-expectoration. Used the dried seeds or the essential oil. You can find in pharmacies or stores herbs.
Eucalyptus
Known in popular medicine for its great use in colds, flu, cough, fever. The leaves and the essential oil are traditionally used and there are many preparations on the market.
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
Also known in traditional medicine, the seeds and the essential oil. In syrups for coughs, with honey and seeds as a decoction.
Vichio (Τουσιλάγκο)
Herb of first choice as an expectorant, antitussive and emollient. It is used for chronic or acute bronchitis, irritating coughs and asthma. The overall action makes it useful in most problems of the respiratory tract even in the chronic forms of emphysema. We can find it in the form of herb, syrup and drops in pharmacies.
Important remark: any use of the above requires the advice of a doctor or pharmacist and avoided in cases of severe respiratory problems.

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