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12 Effective Herbs to Fight Asthma Attacks (#5 is So Strange)
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10. Coltsfoot
Traditionally used as a cough suppressant, coltsfoot is also helpful for those recovering from an asthma attack. One study, which involved 66 subjects with asthma, showed that the 35 who were given 15 g of coltsfoot over a 10 week period had minimal airway obstruction. This can be crucial to help prevent even more severe lung conditions such as emphysema.
SEE ALSO: Surprising Asthma Statistics Infographic
11. Grindelia
Grindelia is as effective an anti-asthma herb as it is a natural expectorant. The 1983 issue of the British Herbal Pharmacopoeia lists this herb as a treatment for bronchial asthma. It is also listed in the 1882-1926 United States Pharmacopoeia, as well as the 1926-1960 National Formulary. The dried leaves and flowers are often found in herbal formulations for asthma treatments. Look for this herb at your local health food store and take as directed.
12. Butterbur
This native European perennial plant has been reported by the Mayo Clinic as containing a chemical called petasin. This natural compound inhibits the inflammation of the airways, which often occurs during asthma attacks. Butterbur extract has also been shown to inhibit leukotriene, another inflammatory compound. A German study performed in 2004 showed that when butterbur extracts were given to asthma sufferers over an eight-week study period, the incidence rate was cut in half, and the severity of the attacks was reduced by as much as 90 percent.
Extra Tips:
- Add plenty of healthy herbs in your diet such as sage, ginger, oregano and rosemary.
- Eat a more natural diet of fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and healthy oils such as coconut oil, as well as healthy fats like avocados.
- Identify what your asthma triggers are and avoid them as much as possible.
- Avoid eating processed foods with artificial colors and ingredients as these chemicals often trigger asthma attacks.
- If you are allergic to milk products, avoid those.
- If you are not allergic to milk products, eat and drink whole milk products as the fats in whole milk tend to have a protective effect on those with asthma.
References:
Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov– herbal water extract
