7 Ways to Overcome Shortness of Breath with Natural Ingredients, Trusted to Relieve Asthma and Pneumonia

Kapanlagi.com - Shortness of breath is often referred to as one of the symptoms of being infected with coronavirus or covid-19. However, there are several diseases that can cause shortness of breath, one of which is asthma. That's why there are many ways to overcome shortness of breath, one of which is by using traditional medicine.

Asthma itself is one type of lung disease that can cause difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath. This asthma disease can also change into acute or chronic types.

Asthma can recur when there is airflow stimulation entering the lungs. The exact cause of asthma is still unknown. However, asthma can occur if triggered by several factors such as allergies, air pollution, respiratory infections, emotions, weather conditions, food content, and also certain medications. Usually, asthma will cause symptoms such as coughing, shortness of breath, and a feeling of tightness in the chest.

If you suffer from asthma and are reluctant to take medication, you can apply natural treatments to relieve shortness of breath. The following is a way to overcome shortness of breath with natural ingredients.

1. Ginger

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Natural and easily accessible remedy for shortness of breath is ginger. Yes, ginger is one of the natural ways to overcome shortness of breath that is believed to relieve shortness of breath, especially in asthma. Ginger has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant properties, and can prevent the release of histamine, thus relieving shortness of breath.

Another benefit is that it can relax the muscles in the respiratory tract. The way to make it is quite easy, by taking enough ginger, then peel and wash it thoroughly. Then cut the ginger into small pieces. Then put it in a pan to boil, wait until the ginger water boils. After that, wait for a few moments until it warms up and then drink the boiled ginger water regularly twice a day until recovered.

2. Garlic

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Garlic has been used as a natural asthma remedy and is believed to alleviate many diseases. It has anti-inflammatory properties, so garlic can help relieve asthma.

You can consume raw garlic after washing it thoroughly. If this garlic is consumed in the right dosage and the right way, it can produce very effective benefits and properties.

3. Turmeric

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Turmeric is another natural asthma remedy that you can try. The anti-allergic properties of turmeric are believed to relieve your shortness of breath. It is also estimated that turmeric has an effect on histamine, which can cause inflammation.

Here's how to process turmeric for traditional asthma remedies. First, take some turmeric, then peel and wash it thoroughly. Then cut it into several pieces and boil until it boils. After boiling, wait for a while and drink the boiled turmeric water regularly.

4. Ginseng

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The next way to overcome shortness of breath is by using ginseng. Ginseng is believed to be one of the medicines that can relieve shortness of breath due to asthma. Ginseng is able to inhibit inflammation, prevent cell damage in the respiratory tract.

This natural ingredient has long been used to treat diseases related to shortness of breath. This plant is easy to find and easy to grow in Indonesia. It is not uncommon to find ginseng plants growing in China, Korea, and even Siberia.

5. Honey

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Honey is very good for thinning mucus that obstructs the respiratory tract, which can then be expelled. You can consume honey by using warm water. Avoid using cold water as it will worsen your respiratory condition. Mix 2-3 tablespoons of honey into warm water and drink it immediately.

For maximum results, you can add washed and chopped turmeric into the honey mixture, or finely crushed turmeric and mix it in.

6. Licorice Root

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This natural remedy for shortness of breath that comes from licorice root is believed to be able to thin mucus and help expel phlegm to relieve breathing. One study says that licorice root can improve lung function and help prevent asthma attacks.

7. Cermai Fruit

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Cermai fruit has benefits and also good properties for health, one of which is being able to treat asthma. Not only the fruit, it turns out that the flowers from the cermai tree can also be used as a traditional remedy for shortness of breath. Therefore, cermai is one way to overcome shortness of breath.

The way to make it is quite easy, by preparing some ingredients that will be needed such as 6 cermai fruits, 1 shallot, and also kara root.

Clean all the ingredients. The next step is to pound all the ingredients together. After that, boil the mashed ingredients using 1 glass of water. Wait until the mixture boils, then remove from heat and let it sit for a while and then strain. Drink the boiled cermai fruit water regularly to get maximum results.

Those are some natural ingredients to overcome shortness of breath. These seven natural ingredients indeed have rich benefits. 

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