Jakarta –
Shortness of breath (dyspnea) is a condition that makes it difficult for air/oxygen to enter the lungs. Difficult breathing will definitely make us uncomfortable.
In addition to using home remedies such as deep breathing and maintaining good posture, people often use herbal medicines to treat this condition.
A Natural Abbreviation of Breathing Medicine
In general, here are some natural home remedies to help with shortness of breath:
1. Ginger tea
Ginger tea is said to be able to help provide a calming effect. Ginger can also be used as a useful herbal remedy to help reduce shortness of breath due to respiratory tract infections.
This common herb has anti-inflammatory properties, which help reduce inflammation in the lungs.
Reported by The Healthy website, drinking ginger tea is believed to reduce shortness of breath. According to Dr. Maker-Clark, ginger is a spice plant with various benefits.
“The ginger plant can also help someone get rid of a cough with phlegm,” Clark said.
Here’s how to make jehe tea for a natural remedy for shortness of breath:
- Peel and cut 2-3 sections of clean ginger.
- Boil ginger in water for 10 minutes.
- Pour the boiled water into a glass.
- Add enough honey as a sweetener.
- Drink ginger tea while it is warm 2 times a day.
2. Kenanga flower
Ylang ylang flowers are plants that can be turned into medicine that can help relieve shortness of breath.
Here are the steps to make kenanga flower tea:
- Prepare 1/2 handful of cleaned ylang ylang flowers.
- Boil the flowers for 10 minutes.
- If so, pour the boiled ylang ylang flower water into a glass and pour the water.
- You can add plenty of granulated sugar as a sweetener.
- Ylang ylang flower decoction can be drunk 2 times a day, every morning and evening.
3. Black Coffee
A 2010 study by Emma J Welsh, et al. published by the National Library of Medicine shows that caffeine can relax the muscles in the airways of asthma sufferers.
This can also help improve lung function for up to 4 hours. The caffeine content works by blocking receptors for certain chemicals that cause shortness of breath.
However, it is advisable to ask your doctor first before increasing your caffeine intake. The reason is that if you consume too much caffeine there will be a stimulating effect that can have a negative effect on health (especially in people with heart disease).
You can brew black coffee with warm water in a glass. Don’t forget to turn it.
4. Lime
One of the properties of lime is that it is believed to be a natural remedy for shortness of breath.
In the book Natural Health with Herbs: 250 Plants with Medicinal Properties, lime has several other benefits such as treating coughs, constipation, flu and constipation.
Check out the steps for making a lime drink below:
- Prepare one fresh lime.
- Cut the lime into several pieces, and then strain it into a glass.
- Grate 2 cloves of red onion and pour into a glass.
- Put 1 teaspoon of ground coffee and 1 teaspoon of rock sugar in a glass.
- Brew it with hot water, then filter it so you don’t drink the dregs.
- It is recommended to drink this lime concoction every day after breakfast.
5. Dutch teak
Dutch teak is also believed to be a plant that can be used as a natural medicine for shortness of breath.
This herbal plant contains several compounds, such as alkaloids, saponins, flavonoids, and tannins that help to cure various diseases, including shortness of breath, constipation and flatulence.
Following are the steps for managing Dutch teak plants as a natural remedy for shortness of breath:
- Take Dutch teak seeds and then clean them with water.
- Grill the seeds for a few minutes or until it turns black.
- When ready, crush the seeds in water and add the fennel.
When should you see a doctor?
The American Lung Association recommends visiting a doctor immediately if unexpected shortness of breath occurs due to your activity and current health condition. This can be a sign of a more serious condition.
At the same time, if the natural shortness of breath does not decrease after treatment or if it is accompanied by symptoms such as chest pain. It is recommended to go to the hospital immediately.
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2024-04-20 09:13:12
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