The Best Herbal Lung Function Supplements

By Stacey Burt


Our respiratory system is continuously at work. Every day, through out the day, it is the conduit through which oxygen gets into our bodies. However, it is also the channel via which toxins, harmful organisms, fungus, mold, dust, irritants and pollutants enter into our bodies systems. It is fortunate though that nature has provided herbal Lung Function Supplements that ensure top performance for our lungs.

Osha root is a Rocky Mountain native herb that has been used for centuries by Native Americans to support respiration. It contains camphor that makes it a supreme lung supporting herb in America. Its main benefit lies in helping increase circulation in lungs enabling easier taking of deep breaths.

Australia has a native plant called Eucalyptus. It has a component called cineole which is works as an expectorant. This allays coughing, combats congesting problems in chests and helps relieve irritated sinus passages. During the incidence of a cold in the body, antioxidants found in cineole compliment the body immune system in the fight against cold causing agents. Eucalyptus throat relieving lozenges and cough drops are a common feature in pharmacies all over.

Another herbal supplement is Oregano which contains vitamins, rosmarinic acid and carvacrol. These are good natural histamine limiters and decongestants. Its benefits lie in assisting airflow through the nasal passage and the respiratory tract system to the lungs.

The Plantain leaf has been used for centuries to sooth irritating mucus membranes and in relieving coughs. The irritation in dry coughs is relieved since the supplement produces mucus for lungs. The formal medical fraternity has recognized as a tool against lung irritation, colds and coughs. It is of note that the plantain leaf resembles a banana.

Elecampane root effect is the relaxation of smooth trachea muscles. It contains inulin whose power is in soothing bronchial passages. It also has alantolactone which is an expectorant that enables anti-tussive actions. Cough drops and lozenges have been manufactured since the 1800s from the root.

Lobelia is an herbal remedy that contains lobeline, an alkaloid that breaks up lung congestion and thins mucus. It stimulates adrenal glands which release epinephrine that relax airways allowing much easier breathing. It is an ingredient included in numerous cold and cough remedies.

Chaparral is a plant that is a native of the South West. It has strong antioxidants that stop irritation and NDGA well known to resist histamine response. It also fights organisms harmful to the lungs. Its benefits are best enjoyed as tincture extractions although chaparral tea helps in encouraging expectorant responses clearing airways off mucus.

These herbs are grown on gardens and eaten as food or have their juices extracted. The herbs are also taken in such forms as supplements in meals or as tea. Attempts are also being made to incorporate the remedies in formal medicine through research.




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