Antiasthmatic Herbs

Antiasthmatic or anti asthmatic herbs are the natural herbs that cure asthma. Many antiasthmatic Indian herbs are there that are used traditionally by alternative medicine system of Ayurveda- not only to cure asthma symptoms but also to enhance body functioning for protecting against diseases. Most of the natural herbs for asthma work by maintaining open airways and by supporting lung health. The extract of anti asthmatic herbs work as expectorant that makes it possible for the body to expel contaminated mucous and restricting multiplication of bacteria and viruses. As such, the herbs for asthma help relieve the symptoms of asthma like wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness and cough by clearing off the airways and lungs.

Many antiasthmatic herbs are used to treat more serious respiratory diseases apart from asthma (that are sometimes accompanied by asthmatic symptoms) such as bronchitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis, pneumonia & rhinopharyngitis. Most of the Indian herbs that are known for antiasthmatic effects have anti bacterial as well as anti viral properties too. As a result, they prevent bacteria and virus from attaching to cells in the mucous membranes and in turn improve immune system of the body.

List of Antiasthmatic Herbs

There are a lots of Indian herbs that are commonly used as antiasthmatic herbs. The list of Indian herbs for asthma include such common herbs as ginger that is found abundantly and is used as cuisine herb too. Major antiasthmatic herbs are mentioned in the following list.

• • Acacia Catechu
• • Anethum Graveolens
• • Atropa Belladonna
• • Callicarpa Macrophylla
• • Calotropis Procera
• • Cinnamomum Camphora
• • Cissampelos Pareira
• • Crocus Sativus
• • Embelia Ribes
• • Inula Racemosa
• • Lepidium Sativum
• • Leptadenia Reticulata
• • Liquorice
• • Nerium Indicum
• • Pinus Roxburghii
• • Premna Obtusifolia
• • Saussurea Lappa
• • Semecarpus Anacardium
• • Symplocos Racemosa
• • Tylophora Indica ( T. Asthmatica)

Also see the list of other Indian Herbs

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