Respiratory tract infections, natural remedies

Breathing, the simplest natural remedy for viral infections, asthma, insomnia and anxiety

Breath as a natural remedy. Let's see the best breathing techniques that, based on scientific research, have been shown to counteract anxiety, depression, insomnia, asthma and even viral infections of the respiratory tract.

Breathing and the way we do it can become our powerful allies against asthma, but also colds, respiratory tract infections, anxiety and insomnia. Let's see how small tricks or simple exercises that you can practice even every day for a few minutes can help improve well-being and quality of life. Sometimes solutions and remedies are something we really have… under our noses! Breathing through the nose against viral infections - Between the mouth and nose, it is best to breathe through the nose...

Cypress, mother tincture and extract

Mother tincture in case of colds, flu, phlegm and cough while fluid extract for water retention and venous insufficiency.

The cypress, scientific name cupressus, is a plant of the family Cupressaceae characterized by the typical candle-like and tapered shape. But the cypress is not just a beautiful ornamental tree, it has also important healthy properties. In a previous post we have already seen its use in the form of decoction, now we focus the attention on two preparations that you can easily find in herbalist’s or chemist’s shops, the fluid extract and the mother tincture. The fluid extract, obtained from the be...

Privet

Anti-inflammatory properties useful to treat problems of the oral mucosa and the upper airways, useful in case of pharyngitis, bronchitis, stomatitis and canker sores, anti-catarrhal and cicatrizing action of the mucosa.

The privet, scientific name Ligustrum vulgare, is a shrub that belongs to the Oleaceae family. Known and appreciated for its ornamental role, it is commonly used indeed to delimit gardens and properties, it is also used in herbal medicine for its anti-inflammatory, cicatrizing and anti-catarrhal properties useful to treat especially the oral cavity and the upper respiratory tract. In particular, from the buds of the privet a powerful glycerin macerate is obtained, you can take 50 drops of this p...

Silver fir

Against recurrent airway infections such as bronchitis, rhino pharyngitis, tonsillitis and otitis, also in combination with dog rose glycerin macerate, the remedy has also a remineralizing effect, helps in case of rickets, osteoporosis, fragile bones.

The silver fir, Abies Alba, belongs to the Pinaceae family and is characterized by a silver gray bark that has small cavities containing turpentine, a resin with balsamic and anti-inflammatory properties, used in case of cough, bronchitis but also gout and rheumatism. It is also used in the industrial field for the preparation of paints. From the silver fir buds, a glycerin macerate with beneficial properties for the body is obtained. The glycerin macerate of silver fir helps indeed to fight off...

Frankincense essential oil

Antiseptic, expectorant and anti-rheumatic properties, helpful in case of cough, cold, laryngitis, anti-wrinkle action, able to tone the skin and to make the hair glossy, useful in case of cystitis, able to balance the nervous system, to calm the breathe and to promote meditation.

The frankincense essential oil is obtained from a plant , the Boswelia carterii, and has anti-rheumatic and antiseptic properties, for this reason it can be applied in case of rheumatism, trauma but also problems of the respiratory tract such as asthma, bronchitis, laryngitis and cough. It results helpful in case of cystitis and to rebalance the nervous system. Avoid it in the first three month of pregnancy because it promotes menstruation. Just one thing before describing the main uses: than...

Eucalyptus essential oil

Expectorant, useful in case of cough, cold, sinusitis and other respiratory tract infections, anti-inflammatory action, able to lower temperature in case of fever, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties useful in case of urinary tract infections, able to improve concentration.

Eucalyptus essential oil is for external use only. Anti-infective, anti-inflammatory and expectorant – Eucalyptus essential oil helps in case of infections of the respiratory tract and in presence of catarrh. In case of fever this essential oil helps to lower body temperature. So, if you have cough, cold, sinusitis but also laryngitis try to prepare steam inhalation by adding a couple of drops of eucalyptus essential oil to a pot of hot water. In case of fever try a foot bath with 2 or 3 drop...

Angelica

Tonic action in case of stress and tiredness, antispasmodic properties, able to soothe menstrual and abdominal cramps, carminative effects, detox action, anti-inflammatory, helpful in case of headache and rheumatism, useful to prevent and treat cold, against depression or low self-confidence.

Angelica is a plant with umbrella-like flowers rich in healthy properties. Angelica has antispasmodic properties, it is tonic, anti-inflammatory, and has also detox and carminative effects. Thanks to these properties angelica is able to soothe menstrual and abdominal cramps and prevents the formation of intestinal gas. Useful in case of headache and rheumatism, angelica is also able to fortify bronchi and lungs. Do not take angelica during pregnancy and lactation or in case of sun exposure ...

Rosa canina (dog-rose)

Vitamin C and antioxidants, able to regulate the immune response, helpful in case of allergy, anti-inflammatory action, useful in case if conjunctivitis, ear infections and infections of the respiratory tract, able to regulate metabolism, able to avoid lacks of energy.

Dog Rose is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. It regulates the immune response and, in this way, dog rose is very useful in case of all types of allergy, it relieves allergy symptoms such as cough or rhinitis. In addition to this, dog rose is able to regulate metabolism and to avoid lacks of energy that can occur at the beginning of spring or caused by stress. Dog rose can help also in case of water retention and has anti-inflammatory properties. The anti-inflammatory action is useful in cas...

Mugo pine

Anti-inflammatory effect, against infections of the respiratory tract, expectorant, can protect joints, useful in case of muscle joint, for serenity.

Mugo pine has a powerful anti-inflammatory power, especially for what concerns the respiratory tract. The essential oil obtained from mugo pine is used to treat all infections of respiratory tract and has expectorant and balsamic action. Steam Inhalation – to treat diseases of the respiratory tract and to get rid of catarrh steam inhalation can be very useful: add to a bowl full of hot water some drops of mugo pine essential oil. Massages – Mugo pine essential oil acts with an anti-infla...

Savoy cabbage

Rich in healthy substances like vitamins and carotenoids, against peptic ulcer, thanks to the presence of fiber helpful in case of constipation, as herbal tea against asthma and bronchitis, for skin problems.

Savoy cabbage belongs to cabbage family and contains iron, potassium , selenium as well as vitamins such as vitamin C, K, E and carotenoids. These features make savoy cabbage a very important vegetable for the daily diet, since, according to studies, it has anti-cancer properties. So, add raw savoy cabbage to your salads. Savoy cabbage is also a source of fiber, very helpful in case of constipation. If you suffer from hypothyroidism it is better to eat savoy cabbage not more than twice a week ...

Myrtle essential oil

Mucolytic, expectorant, respiratory tract infections.

to prevent cough, bronchitis and respiratory tract infections, burn 7 drops of myrtle essential oil in the oil burner. In case of cough and bronchitis apply some thyme cream with two drops of myrtle essential oil on the chest three times a day....

Mountain tea or shepherd's tea (syderitis syriaca)

Respiratory tract infections, fortify the immune system, help digestion, diuretic, detox the liver, anti-inflammatory.

Syderitis syriaca is a plant used to prepare a tea, that in Greece is called tsai vounisio, mountain tea. You can find this plant in the best herbalist’s shops or, if you are so lucky to visit Greece, in all supermarkets . In order to prepare a wonderful herbal tea bring some water to boil, remove from heat and add 5 cm of the plant for every cup of water for 10-15 minutes, filter and drink. It will be like tasting the hot and sweet Greek hills!...

Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum)

Allergy, rhinitis, respiratory tract infections, sore throat, food intolerance.

You can find the glycerin macerate of blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum) in chemist’s or herbalist’s shops. Take 40-50 drops two times a day by diluting it with water or tea. In case of allergy start assuming the glycerin macerate of blackcurrant one month before the onset of allergy and go on for all the period of time of allergy. You can also use the glycerin macerate of blackcurrant in case of respiratory tract and throat infections in order to fortify the immune system. The Ribes nigrum behaves a...

Mallow

Detox the liver, respiratory tract infections, constipation.

Heat a cup of water to boiling and remove from heat. Infuse 1 tablespoon of mallow and wait for 10 minutes, filter and drink....