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Everyone is familiar with experiencing the occasional bouts of cough spells we get when we’re sick or inhale something unpleasant. However, many people experience a more severe form of coughing spells with other symptoms. Those who have bronchitis will suffer acute or chronic inflammation in the bronchial tube.
The top issue for those with bronchitis other than coughing is chest discomfort and mucous, which cause congestion. Is there a way to treat such problems without resorting to medicine?
There is. If you haven’t learned about the ayurvedic remedies available, read this guide to get natural relief congestion.
Dhumapana
Dhumapan is a type of ayurvedic treatment that can cure a variety of disorders, including bronchitis. It is especially helpful in treating respiratory diseases such as asthma. This type of therapy can ease sneezing, coughing, and infections by clearing toxins and mucous.
Dhumapan clears the respiratory tract via the suprascapular region and one part of the treatment involves the use of herbal oils. You can use this therapy couple of times a day and get results in 2-4 days.
Nasya
Nasya administers herbs to the nose to clear congestion like oils, powders, paste, or plant juices. It is similar to Dhumapana and clears the nasal pathway. Since the nose is connected to the brain, cleaning the nasal airways treats ailments of the head as well as the five senses.
Vasa
In Ayurveda, qui, or prana, is an important life force we breathe in like oxygen. Prana imbalance occurs with bronchitis and vasa has medicinal properties that treat the inflammatory disease. Vasa works as a great expectorant to looking phlegm to get rid of congestion, which makes it easier to breathe.
Guduchi
Ayurveda is a 5,000-year-old medical system that continues to advance. What never changes is the role plants have. Plants give us energy and power that nourish us when we use it. Guduchi is a plant known for its ability to boost the immune system, detoxify the body, and provide rejuvenation.
You can use it to treat a range of health conditions. It is a great option for those who have allergic rhinitis and bronchitis because of its ability to ease respiratory conditions. Guduchi also reduces oxidative stress and has positive psychological health effects.
Haridra
Kapha imbalance can cause congestion and coughing. Kapha is a “cold” element, and in order to correct the imbalance, you should incorporate the opposite element. You need warmth and light in Ayurveda.
Haridra is a famous herb you can use to fight allergies and other respiratory conditions. Haridra is often combined together with Dhumapana to lower Kapha.
Shunti
Another ayurvedic remedy for cough is Shunti. Many may be familiar with dry ginger. Dry ginger is helpful for relieving respiratory conditions and helps clear the nasal passages by removing mucus.
Tulsi
Tulsi is one of the oldest herbs in Ayurvedic medicine. It has anti-inflammatory properties that help ease symptoms associated with bronchitis. The herb contains citronellol, linalool, and enzyme-inhibiting enzymes that help fight headaches, cough, and congestion.
The delicious aromatic is popular as a tea and also works as a friendly adaptogenic that can help your body better cope with stress. Tulsi can soothe the nerves, enhance mental clarity, and support healthy emotions.
Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is another common adaptogenic to help your body regulate imbalanced hormones. Other healing properties include strengthening the immune system and repairing the brain and nervous system. The herb is also able to reduce pain and inflammation.
You can C-reactive protein (one type of inflammation marker) by as much as 40% when you take it. You should work with an experienced Ayurvedic professional before taking any herbs like this to prevent potential effects on the body, especially when you are taking other herbs.
Pippali
Another herbal ally is pippali, also known as long pepper. It has healing effects on the respiratory system. Pippali is able to enhance the power of other herbs it is combined with. It is combined with ginger, and black pepper to form Trikatu.
This spice is one of the only penetrating and heating substances capable of stimulating prana agni, or digestive fire, that can also help treat stomach pain. For those with bronchitis, the stimulation of agni helps to remove the “cold” elements like kapha and ama from the lungs.
Pippali helps treat bacterial infections and offers excellent treatment when you use it as an essential oil, namely for those who have bacterial bronchitis. This herb is the ultimate remedy for Kapha related disorders, and it provides congestion and cough relief when you use it.
Maricha
Maricha is an herb many people use in traditional Indian medicine. It is from the black pepper family and is able to treat respiratory conditions and symptoms. Maricha works as an expectorant and helps remove mucus in the body while getting rid of congestion.
It also has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties that help ease other debilitating symptoms you may develop when you have bronchitis. Maricha is often used in its powdered form and ingested. If you have a sore throat or have problems with chronic congestion, you can use maricha as a replacement for lozenges.
Using Ayurvedic Remedies to Treat Bronchitis
When you have bronchitis, you should treat symptoms like congestion so you can take control back in your life. The congestion you get can make sinus infections worse and the heaviness you feel in your chest can feel debilitating.
Medicine is a great option, however, it’s not something that is affordable or desirable to everyone. If you want to treat bronchitis in a more natural way, you can use ayurvedic remedies to address nasal congestion.
Whether you are new to herbal remedies and would like to learn more about it or want to find a business that offers, you can contact us to book a consultation. Our ayurvedic doctors can help determine which internal imbalances you have in your body and offer the best herbs to treat congestion.