Take care of your respiratory system
If you live with a respiratory pathology, it is very important that you protect and strengthen your lungs so that they can exchange gases with the blood optimally. Taking care of your lungs will also have a positive effect on your overall health, since oxygen will be able to reach the tissues better and your organs will be able to function better Sananga.
Therefore, it is very important that you lead a healthy lifestyle and take note of the following natural remedies as a complement to the pharmacological treatment that your doctor has prescribed. If you are following a treatment, consult with your doctor about your intention to try these remedies so that he or she can verify the possible interaction with your medications.
Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus globulus
Eucalyptus is one of the most used plants to strengthen the lungs. Traditionally the leaves of this tree have been used both orally and by inhalation to treat respiratory conditions such as colds, pharyngitis, flu, bronchitis, sinusitis, asthma or pneumonia thanks to its antiseptic, expectorant and antitussive action. Furthermore, in traditional medicine, eucalyptus leaves are also used in the treatment of diabetes in South America, Africa and Iran.
The main published studies have demonstrated the antibacterial, antifungal and insecticidal activity of eucalyptus. [1] Apart from the mucolytic activity that acts directly on the bronchial epithelium and the anti-inflammatory efficacy in patients with bronchial asthma. Other studies claim to have demonstrated the ability of 1,8-cineole , an active compound found in eucalyptus leaves, to reduce exacerbations, improve dyspnea and lung function in patients with COPD.
The effectiveness of 1,8-cineole in improving acute bronchitis has also been evaluated, and a decrease in the number of cough attacks can be observed
To obtain maximum benefit against the symptoms of diseases such as bronchitis, asthma or COPD , administration should be done through inhalation of steam with eucalyptus.
Finally, it is worth mentioning that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has indicated the traditional use of eucalyptus for the relief of coughs associated with colds.