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There are still a lot of people who are very inconsiderate to let their cigarette smokes be inhaled by people around them. It makes my life difficult. I do not even know if I have slight asthma because every time there is someone that unsparingly puff billows of cigarette smoke, I can’t breathe easily, But who can?
But this is not about me, or about cigarette, or about cigarette smokers (though they are contributors), This is about asthma and some leaves that could be helpful for its treatment.
I remember when son Daryl was months before turning one and he was inflicted with asthma. The wheezing sound was really hard to endure. His picture being almost unconscious because of the difficulty breathing was so hurting. Who could have thought that this little child will survive the ordeal and is now already a ‘big’ teenager almost as tall as hubby?
WHAT IS ASTHMA?
Asthma is a type of respiratory disorder caused by allergy. Most often asthma attacks when an individual inhales pollen, perfume, dusts, and even food like sea foods and others.
Once asthma attacks, the patient will have difficulty breathing, chest constrictions and pains and repeated coughing. It is truly difficult to be inflicted with asthma because it does not make one’s life difficult but also requires medication that are very expensive.
Aside from medicines over the counter, there are herbal medicines that can help treat asthma. One can grow them in the backyard or around the house:
* LEAVES OF TALAMPUNAY (THORN APPLE)
The dried leaves of talampunay can be put in a rolling paper or onion skin paper and used like a cigarette. The smoke is very effective against asthma but can be addictive that is why it is only the adults that are allowed to have this treatment. The one who uses this treatment must know how to control its use so that he will not be turned into an addict. Read this related post:
*LEAVES OF LAGUNDI (FIVE-LEAVED CHASTE TREE)
Pound the leaves of lagundi and make six (6) tablespoonful. Mix in two glasses of water. Boil for fifteen (15) minutes . The boiled mixture can be taken by adults. For children, only three (3) tablespoonful must be used in the mixture. Drink the mixture three times a day.
*LEAVES OF KULITIS (AMARANTH)
Pound five (5) leaves and flowers of kulitis. Mix with five (5) glasses of water and boil for ten (10) minutes. Adults can drink this mixture four (4) cups everyday. Children are only allowed half a cup four (4) times a day.
Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis and more than 16 million Americans suffer from this condition. The most commonly affected areas the hips, knees, spine, and the tiny joints of the hands and feet and usually develops gradually.
Another form of arthritis is rheumatoid arthritis and can cause a crippling joint deformity. The symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis are usually joint pain, swelling and warmth, fatigue, fever, loss of appetite, enlarged lymph nodes, lumps under the skin and muscle stiffness after sleep or inactivity. Stiffness usually disappears after moderate activity.
The following herbs have promising effects on arthritis.
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) and Turmeric (Curcuma longa) are good for pain and swelling and rarely have any adverse side effects. Both herbs can be used in teas or with flavorings in other dishes.
Pineapple (Ananas comosus) contains bromelain, which is a compound that helps prevent inflammation. A lot of athletes use pineapple during training to prevent and treat sports injuries. Bromelain can also help the body rid itself of immune antigen complex, which are present in arthritic conditions.
Red pepper (Capsicum) interferes with pain perception in the body. The capsaicin triggers the body to release endorphins, the feel good chemicals that occur naturally in the body. Red pepper also contains aspirin like compounds as well. You can also buy capsaicin creams in drug stores.
Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) can be used as an arthritis treatment by “stinging” yourself with the plant or steaming the leaves and eating as vegetables. If you harvest your own nettle you’ll want to wear gloves as they do “sting” but once cooked, the leaves lose their sting. Stinging nettle is high in boron, which is a recommended nutrient for arthritis from the Rheumatoid Disease Foundation.
Oregano (Origasum vulgare) is an antioxidant and may help prevent cell damage caused by free radicals. Oregano contains rosmarinic acid, which has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antiviral properties. It’s also very good to use for seasoning Italian dishes.
Willow (Salix) Garlic (Allium sativum) and Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra). Willow is a natural aspirin. Licorice has anti-inflammatory properties and may help with gastrointestinal problems caused by willow. Licorice can raise blood pressure if taken in large quantities over long periods. Garlic can help combat the long-term effects of licorice by lowering blood pressure.
Brazil nut (Bertholettia excelsa) and Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) contain similar properties to over-the-counter ibuprofen and S-adenosyl-methionine or SAM, better known as SAMe.
Brazil nut (Bertholettia excelsa) and Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) contain similar properties to over-the-counter ibuprofen and S-adenosyl-methionine or SAM, better known as SAMe.
Brocoli (Brassica oleracea) contains glutathione, an antioxidant. Studies indicate that people who have low levels of glutathione are more likely to develop arthritis.
Other vegetables rich in glutathione are asparagus, cabbage, cauliflower, potatoes, tomatoes, and purslane. Fruits that contain glutathione are avocados, grapefruit, oranges, peaches and watermelon.
This is just another reason to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/33556/herbs_for_arthritis.html?cat=5