Asthma Home Remedies

Here are the list of some of the common herbal and natural home remedies for treating Asthma :

Boil 8-10 flakes of garlic (lasan) in ½ cup of milk. Have this every night. Gives excellent results in early stages of asthma.

Add a handful of drumstick leaves ( sahijan ) to 1 cup water. Bring to a boil and then let it simmer for 3-4 minutes. Cool and strain. You may add some salt, pepper and lemon juice to taste. Take this twice daily.

Add 30-40 leaves of Basil in a liter of water, strain the leaves and drink the water throughout the day.

Honey is an age old remedy for curing asthma fast and effectively. At the time of asthma attack a jug full of honey should be placed under the nose of patient, within few minutes the patient would start breathing easily. One can also mix 1 teaspoon honey in a glass of water and take it three times daily.

Figs (anjeer) are known to give relief by draining the phlegm (balgam). Take 3-4 dry figs, wash them well with warm water. Soak overnight in a cup of water. Eat them first thing in the morning and also drink the water. Do this for at least 2 months.