Natural Herbal Remedies For Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an
inflammation of the lungs normally due to an infection, virus, or
bacteria. These are the herbal remedies we have found that work the best
for healing all the symptoms of pneumonia. Take as many of these as you
can in combination for faster healing of the body. Also be sure to add
some of these to your care kit so you already have them on hand should
you need them.
1. Elecampane
If you want to work with only
1 natural remedy for pneumonia to heal it, this is the herb to use.
Elecampane is one of the best expectorants in the entire herbal kingdom.
It works to loosen up chronic coughing and soothes the mucus membranes.
It is truly the perfect herb for dealing with pneumonia and its
symptoms. It is also the herb you want to take if you have coughing,
flu, tuberculosis, bronchitis and overall chest congestion. Elecampane
has so many therapeutic benefits it is a cure-all in the medicine
cabinet. It also treats asthma, emphysema, influenza, digestive upset,
constipation, parasites, lack of appetite, anxiety, tension and other
stress related conditions. Elecampane tea is an excellent natural remedy
for women who have bad menstrual cramps, mood swings, irregular periods
and cramping. An infusion of elecampane treats rashes, dermatitis, acne
and all manner of skin infections. It is amazing for the respiratory
tract.
To make a decoction of elecampane for pneumonia simply add
a tsp of elecampane (or more at your discretion) to a cup of water and
simmer for 30 minutes and strain. You can also simply make a tea by
pouring hot water over elecampane, steeping it for 30 minutes and
drinking. You can also use a ready to go elecampane tincture that works
very well that you can find at the link below. Take this concoction for
1-2 weeks. Sweetening with honey will also help to lubricate the throat.
Definitely pick up some elecampane for your survival kit to have on
hand in times of need. These materials are hard to find at your local
stores so having them on hand is essential.
You can find the elecampane we recommend here:
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2. Pleurisy Root
Pleurisy Root is an expectorant used to treat all manner of respiratory
and lung conditions and inflammations of the lungs and chest. It also
is known as butterfly weed outside of its herbal remedies as it is a
huge attractor for butterflies and monarchs. So if you want to grow an
herb that not only has enormous health benefits to the lungs but also
attracts monarchs, this is the herb for you.
Pleurisy treats
pleurisy, cold, flu, pneumonia, bronchitis and opens the airways. It has
been used commonly as a treatment for pneumonia. The herbal tea will
cause you to sweat and lower any fevers you may have. To make a tea for
healing simply take 1 tsp of dried pleurisy herb, pour a cup of hot
water over it and let it step for 30 minutes then drink. You can also
use a premade tincture like the one in the link below.
You can find pleurisy root here:
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3. Astragalus
Astragalus is a great herb to have on hand as it treats so many
different conditions within the body. It is also called Huang qi and has
been used in Chinese medicine throughout the ages to balance the body
and boost the entire immune system. It is extremely beneficial at
strengthening the entire body from viral infections of the heart and
respiratory tract as it stimulates interferon production within the
body. Studies also show that astragalus helps cancer patients with
weakened immune systems regain complete normal function again. If you
are prone to coughs, bronchitis and other infections be sure to have
some astragalus on hand. It is an amazing aid when dealing with
pneumonia for these very same reasons. To make a tea simply shred up
some astragalus root or put a few pieces in a cup and pour boiling water
over it, let it steep and then drink. You can use this tea daily as an
immune booster for the entire body.
You can find organic astragalus root here:
http://amzn.to/1sQfnvG Astragalus root supplement:
http://amzn.to/1lr0QNw Astragalus tincture:
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4. Vitamin C
Megadosing on Vitamin C is extremely important and very beneficial. It
will completely restore the immune system and give it the ammo it needs
to fight off any invaders. It also destroys bad bacteria, removes heavy
metals from the body and restores healthy gut flora. Be sure to add this
to whatever other remedies you decide to use to combat pneumonia.
You can find a strong Vitamin C with Rose Hips here:
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5. Fenugreek
Fenugreek is an herb with amazing mucolytic properties. What this means
is that it will dissolve any thick mucus to clear your airways. It also
promotes sweating which will detoxify the body and get rid of any
fever. You can take a fenugreek supplement or make a fenugreek tea by
taking 1 tsp of seeds and pouring boiling water over them, steeping and
then drinking. Honey and lemon can be added if the tea is too bitter.
An excellent organic fenugreek with no additives can be found here:
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6. Garlic
Garlic cleans out the body, keeps the immune system strong and is a
good overall herb for any condition. Chewing on a clove a day will keep
you in peak health. It fights bacteria, parasites, funguses and all
manner of viruses in the body. You can treat pneumonia with garlic by
chewing on a few raw cloves daily or by making a garlic tea. Simply take
a few cloves and split them open and squeeze them to get their juices
going and toss them into a cup with boiling water. Let this mixture
steep 30 minutes then drink. Drink this as often as you like. You can
alternatively take a garlic supplement.
The garlic supplement we recommend can be found here:
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7. Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus is amazing at opening up the air passages and is one of the
best essential oils to use for pneumonia and asthma. Simply breathe in
the essential oil on its own or make a steam bath from it. To make a
steam bath, take a few drops of eucalyptus essential oil and hot water
and pour them together in a cup. Lean over and inhale the steam, draping
a cloth over your head to get the full effects of the steam inhalation.
This will open up the airways and relax the body. Eucalyptus is also
one of the best herbs for stress and inhaling it on a regular basis when
you feel anxious is very beneficial.
You can find eucalyptus essential oil here:
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8. Mullein
Mullein is commonly used by herbalists to treat pneumonia conditions as
it has expectorant properties that relieve chest congestion and loosen
phlegm in the body. Mullein is used for asthma, pneumonia and
tuberculosis as well as any related condition. It soothes and coats
irritated tissues and stops coughing. You can take a mullein supplement
or make a tea by taking 1-2 tsp of dried mullein and pouring a cup of
boiling water over it, steeping for 30 minutes and drinking. You can
also do a steam inhalation of this herb. Mullein also is used to treat
swollen joints, ear infections in humans and ear mites in animals and as
a tobacco substitute to help people stop smoking.
You can find a great mullein tincture here:
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Goldenseal, tea tree oil, echinacea, turmeric and ginger are also
excellent for pneumonia and its symptoms. Take as many of these as you
can to ensure a speedy recovery and have them ready to go in a survival
care kit so they are there when you need them.
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