Bronchitis Treatment

Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus oil makes a great natural bronchitis treatment because it is a great expectorant, and expectorants help to loosen phlegm.

Mix 3 drops of eucalyptus essential oil into 1 quart of boiling water and inhale the vapors. You can also get some of the benefits from drinking a eucalyptus tea.

Usnea

This herbal bronchitis treatment contains compounds that directly target the type of bacteria that cause bronchitis.

Take 1 teaspoons of tincture 3 times per day. Make sure you select a tincture with a 1:5 ratio, 1 part dried herb to 5 parts liquid.

Smoking

If you have chronic bronchitis and you smoke, the easiest,and quickest bronchitis treatment that you can administer yourself is simply to quick smoking.

Ninety to 95 percent of chronic bronchitis is caused by smoking.

English Plantain

English Plantain is an excellent bronchitis treatment because not only does it have antibacterial properties, but it is also known for being an excellent cough suppressant.

Mix 1 teaspoon of dried herb with 1 cup of boiling water. Strain and drink.

Knotgrass

Here's another good herb that's been proven effective for sore throat and respitory conditions, including bronchitis.

Echinacea

This is a great herbal bronchitis treatment because echinacea stimulates the production of white blood cells, the infection fighters. It's also good in the lungs as an expectorant.

Take in capsule form, 500 mg, four times per day. You can also mix 1 ounce of ground echinacea root with 1 pint of water and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain and drink 5 cups of tea per day.

Soapwort

This excellent herbal bronchitis treatment contains natural chemicals that help to relieve pain, acts as an expectorant, and has anti-inflammatory qualities.

Mix 1 teaspoon of dried herb with 1 cup of boiling water. Strain and drink.

Water

Drink plenty of water. This will keep the mucus saturated and easier to cough up. Avoid alcohol and caffiene, which are diuretics and will actually reduce the fluid level in your body.

Marsh Mallow

Marsh mallow root is another good bronchitis treatment because it is a good demulcent, which soothes the respiratory tract. It also has anti-inflammatory effects.

Horehound

Another proven herbal bronchitis treatment, mix 2 teaspoons of herb with 1 cup of boiling water. Strain and drink.

Primrose

Primrose, not evening primrose, is also a very good bronchitis treatment because of its expectorant properties. Mix 1 teaspoon of dried flowers or 1/2 teaspoon of ground root in 1 cup of boiling water. Strain and drink.

Garlic

Garlic has excellent antibacterial and antiviral properties. It also releases a chemical called allicin, an antiseptic that is excreted through the lungs.