After a disaster the stress does tend to lower immune system levels. Do not be surprised if loved ones get colds, flus and bronchitis that they cannot seem to shake. Here are some options for some herbs that you can buy at a discount and store or even dry or make a tincture of yourself. You do not have to stock them all but stocking just a key few of them good be valuable in an emergency.
If a bad cough or bronchitis sets in try the following –
Black Radish – Improves lung congestion and circulation
Boneset – Contains compounds that help reduce mucus in the lungs. Ca
Echinacea –A powerful antibacterial and anti-viral agent
Chickweed – Moistens the lungs and clears up lung congestion
Coltsfoot – – Relaxes spasms of the bronchial tubes. Warning! – Don’t take ephedra if you suffer from anxiety, glaucoma, heart disease, high blood pressure or are taking medications for insomnia or depression.
Gingko Biloba – Improves microcirculation in the lungs
Golden Seal – Purifies the blood and acts as an antibacterial and anti-viral age
Mullein – Improves circulation and relieves chest cough
Myrrh – A natural antibiotic and anti-viral agent
Slippery Elm Bark – Calms a cough and soothes the throat.
Wild Cherry Bark – Soothes the throat and is good for a cough
If you have a person in your family with asthma in your family you might want to keep the following on hand –
Ephedra – Relaxes spasms of the bronchial tubes. Warning! – Don’t take ephedra if you suffer from anxiety, glaucoma, heart disease, high blood pressure or are taking medications for insomnia or depression.
Ginkgo biloba – Contains an active ingredient called gingolide B that may help widen airways
Lobelia – The extract is an expectorant and relaxant of the smooth bronchial muscles and is helpful to take to halt an attackMullein Oil – This oil is said to stop coughs and unclog bronchial tubes when taken orally in tea or fruit juice.
Pau d’arco – This is a natural antibiotic that reduces the inflammation of the bronchial tubes
Keep in mind that you should always consult with a doctor if you are any other type of medication for asthma. If the asthma medication runs out these are good to have in stock. This is especially true because anxiety and stress often provokes asthma attacks!