Asthama

Home remedies for Asthama

Asthama is a condition in which the air passages in the lungs suddenly contract
• This reduces amount of air that can pass, making breathing difficult

Symptoms to look for:
• Breathlessness
• Pressure in the chest
• CoughCauses
• Allergic asthama is a result of body’s reaction to allergens like
o Dust
o Smoke
o Drugs
o Pollution

• Causes of Non allergic asthama
o Fear
o Anxiety
o Stress
o Excessive consumption of processed food
o High salt intake
o Low intake of omega 3 fatty acids and anti oxidants
o Genetic factors

Natural home remedy using honey:
1. Fill a saucer with honey
2. Hold it beneath the nose and inhale
3. This helps to ease the breathing

Natural home remedy using fenugreek seeds, ginger and honey:
1. Take 2 tbsp of fenugreek seeds
2. Mix in 1 L of water
3. Let it simmer for 30 min
4. Strain the liquid
5. Crush ginger to make 2 tsp of ginger paste
6. Press the paste on a sieve and extract juice
7. Add ginger juice to the strained liquid
8. Add 1 tsp of honey
9. Mix well
10. Drink 1 glass of the mixture every morning

Natural home remedy using Indian gooseberry powder and honey:
1. Take 2 tsp of Indian gooseberry powder
2. You may de-seed and crush 1 Indian gooseberry and use it in place of the powder
3. Mix 1 tsp of honey
4. Have this once every morning

Tips:
• Breathe in clean air
• Wear a cloth mask
• Stay away from identified allergens
• Avoid pets which have feathers or fur