The use of herbs to treat Asthma
These herbs have properties that may help with asthma symptoms.
Here’s a breakdown of how each may be beneficial:
St. John’s Wort (hypericum perforatum)
It’s best known for its antidepressant effects, but it also has anti-inflammatory properties,
that may help with airway inflammation.
Caution: May interact with medications, including asthma medications.
Tea: Steep 1 teaspoon of dried herb in hot water for 10 minutes. Drink 1-2 times daily.
Tincture: Add 10 drops to a glass of water, up to twice daily.
St. John’s Wort Tea, St. John’s Wort Tincture.
Eucalyptus (eucalyptus globulus)
Contains eucalyptol (cineole), which helps loosen mucus and open airways.
Used in steam inhalation to relieve congestion.
Steam inhalation (best for congestion and opening airways)
Add 5-10 drops of eucalyptus oil to a bowl of warm water.
Cover your head with a towel and inhale deeply for 5-10 minutes.
You can do the same with eucalyptus leaves.
Also, try eucalyptus oil in a diffuser at night.
You can also use eucalyptus tincture.
Eucalyptus leaves, Eucalyptus essential oil, Eucalyptus tincture.
Licorice root ( glycyrrhiza grabra )
Acts as a natural expectorant, helping to loosen mucus in the lungs.
Has anti-inflammatory properties that soothe irritated airways.
Tea (soothes throat & reduces inflammation)
Simmer 1 teaspoon dried licorice root in 1 cup water for 10 minutes.
Drink 1 cup daily (avoid excessive use if you have high blood pressure).
Tincture 10 drops in a glass of water twice daily.
Licorice tea, Licorice tincture.
Oregano (origanum vulgare)
Rich in carvacrol and rosmarinic acid, which have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
May help with lung function and reduce mucus buildup.
Steam inhalation or tea Tea
Steep 1 teaspoon dried oregano in hot water for 5–10 minutes.
Steam: Add oregano leaves or oregano essential oil to hot water and inhale.
Oregano powder, Oregano bunch, Oregano essential oil.
Lavender (Lavender angustifolia)
Has a calming and anti-inflammatory effect, which can help with stress-induced asthma.
Can be used in aromatherapy to relax the airways.
Aromatherapy or tea
Diffuse 5-10 drops of lavender oil at night to relax the airways.
Make a relaxing tea with 1 teaspoon of dried lavender flowers in hot water.
Can also be used as a pillow spray for better breathing.
Lavender flowers, Lavender essential oil.
Elecampane Root(Inula helenium)
A traditional lung tonic that acts as an expectorant.
Contains inulin, which soothes bronchial passages and improves breathing.
Decoction (Strong Tea)
Simmer 1 teaspoon of dried root in water for 15 minutes.
💡 Pro Tip:
For more potent results, try mixing Elecampane Root
, Licorice tea, and Oregano powder for a lung-supporting tea blend!
