| Asthma is a common respiratory disease that affects | | | | 9. Heredity |
| people of all ages, and if not controlled it can be | | | | Herbal Remedies |
| chronic. This chronic disease is very common in US | | | | Herbal remedies used to be the only mode of |
| and the number of patients suffering from it is on the | | | | treatment for asthma since early days as these |
| rise. Proper medications during the asthmatic attack | | | | remedies come almost without any side effects. |
| must be administered at right time as negligence may | | | | Herbal remedies for asthma can be as powerful as |
| lead to fatality of the patient. There is no definite cure | | | | any synthetic drugs and so these must be |
| for this chronic ailment but can be controlled through | | | | administered with utmost care with due consultations |
| various medications and taking preventive measures. | | | | with health experts. |
| This occurs due to the frequent inflammation of the air | | | | 1. The roots of Licorice have been found effective in |
| passages or bronchioles of the lungs and people face | | | | restoring the breathing by clearing the air passages. |
| extreme difficulties in breathing. It is often followed by | | | | 2. Gingko biloba is a well known herb used to treat |
| coughing and wheezing sound. | | | | asthma as it works to inhibit the PAF (Platelet |
| Causes | | | | Activating Factor) which is responsible for inducing |
| The exact cause of asthma still remains unexplained | | | | anaphylactic reactions. |
| but there are certain risk factors that make a human | | | | 3. The leaves of Adhatoda vasica acts as a |
| being more prone to asthma. The main risk involves | | | | bronchodilator and mild expectorant. It increases the |
| the combination of the genetic factors and the | | | | viscosity of the mucous and helps in the expectoration. |
| exposure to allergens that makes the condition of a | | | | 4. Turmeric contains the chemical called Curcumin. It is |
| person suffering from asthma more serious. Some | | | | a powerful anti-inflammatory agent that reduces the |
| allergens which are responsible for asthma are - | | | | inflammation of the respiratory tract in both acute and |
| 1. Pollens and dust mites in house | | | | chronic condition of asthma, helping the patient to |
| 2. Severe air pollution | | | | breathe properly. |
| 3. Smoking | | | | 5. Coltsfoot suppresses the cough and it has been |
| 4. Strong perfumes and some chemicals | | | | used since olden days to treat asthma and various |
| Some other factors that trigger asthmatic attacks are | | | | lung ailments. |
| - | | | | 6. The dried leaves and the flowering tops of Grindelia |
| 1. Seasonal changes | | | | acts in reducing the Bronchospasm associated with |
| 2. Chilly weather | | | | asthma and bronchitis. |
| 3. Viral infections | | | | 7. The root of Chinese skullcap prevents the release |
| 4. Certain drugs | | | | of histamines and reduces the hypersensitivity and |
| 5. Certain food items | | | | inflammation of the air passages in asthma. |
| 6. Obesity | | | | Preventive measures must also be strictly followed |
| 7. Hormonal changes during pregnancy | | | | along with these herbal medications to control the |
| 8. Emotional fluctuations | | | | asthmatic attacks. |