15 Powerful Herbs That Will Kill Infections and Clear Mucus From Your Lungs

Bacteria and viruses kill thousands of people annually, and antibiotics are often not the proper treatment. Therefore, you should start using natural solutions that are incredibly effective and cause no adverse effects.


These are 15 of the most powerful herbal remedies to boost lung health:

Chaparral
This plant originates from the southwest,  and it is effective in the lung detoxification and respiratory support. Its strong antioxidants fight irritations, and the NDGA fights histamine response.

Namely, it inhibits aerobic and anaerobic glycolysis of cancer cells. Chaparral tea treats respiratory problems by stimulating an expectorant action to clear airways of mucus.

Sage
The textured leaves of sage are full of essential oils that treat lung issues and common respiratory ailments. Sage tea is an incredibly effective natural remedy for sore throats and coughs.

The volatile oils of camphor, thujone, terpene and salvene can be inhaled to fight lung disorders and sinusitis. You can also prepare sage tea and use it in a vaporizer or bowl.

Eucalyptus
It is native to Australia, and its soothing aroma fights throat irritations and respiratory issues. Its compound cineole is extremely beneficial in the treatment of lung issues.

It is a powerful expectorant, fights coughs and congestion, and relieves the irritations of the sinus passages. Ts high antioxidant content strengthens the immune system.

Coltsfoot
The Native Americans used this plant to support lung health for millennia. It eliminates the excess mucus from the lungs and bronchial tubes, and reduces the symptoms of bronchitis, asthma, coughs, and other lung ailments.

You can enjoy its benefits in its dried form for tea or as an alcohol extract known as a tincture.

Licorice
The Traditional Chinese Medicine uses licorice in various remedies. It softens the mucous membranes of the throat, cleanses the inflamed mucous membranes, and supports the health of the lungs.

Moreover, it relieves throat irritations, and the saponins It contains loosen the phlegm in the respiratory tract to help the body eliminate it. It prevents free radical damage and soothes bronchial spasms that tighten the airways.

Its antibacterial and antiviral properties fight viral and bacterial strains that result in lung infections, and the glycyrrhizin and flavonoids prevent the formation of lung cancer cells.

Osha
Being native to the Rocky Mountain area, this herb has been commonly used by the Native Americans to support the respiratory system. Its roots are rich in camphor and other beneficial compounds.

This plant boosts circulation to the lungs, enabling deep breathing.  It soothes sinusitis and respiratory irritations.

Lungwort
This tree-growing lichen is similar to the lung tissue in appearance, and has been used to improve lung and respiratory health and clear congestion for centuries. Its compounds fight harmful organisms that affect respiratory health.

Cannabis
The irritations if the oral cavities are mitigated by the extraction and inhaling cannabinoid essential oils of the unprocessed plant.

It is one of the most potent anti-cancer plants on the planet, and the vaporization of this plant boosts immunity and fights the spreading of infections.  This will open the sinuses and airways to treat lung issues,  and also treats asthma.

Mullein
The leaves and flowers of this plant boost lung health, clear excess mucus, treat inflammation, and cleanse the bronchial tubes. Prepare mullein tea by adding a teaspoon of the dried herb to one cup of boiled water.

Peppermint
Menthol is a soothing ingredient in this herb that promotes free breathing and relaxes the smooth muscles of the respiratory tract. Dried peppermint is high in menthol, menthone, methanofuran, menthyl acetate, and cineol.

Additionally, peppermint oil is also high in compounds like pinene, limonene, pulegone, and caryophyllene. This herb fights congestion, and fights harmful organisms.

Oregano
Its numerous vitamins and minerals boost immunity. Moreover, it contains carvacrol and rosmarinic acid which are powerful natural decongestants and histamine reducers, that positively affect the respiratory tract and nasal passage airflow.

Oregano oil kills the dangerous bacteria Staphylococcus aureus more effectively than antibiotics.

Elecampane
The Native Americans used this herb as well, as it is capable of clearing out the excess mucus, and its powerful antibacterial properties fight infections. Add a teaspoon to a cup of boiling water, and drink this tea three times daily for two to three weeks.

Plantain
The leaves of this herb soothe the irritations of the mucous membrane, and relieve coughs. It has powerful  antibacterial, antimicrobial properties, antitoxic, and anti-inflammatory properties. It soothes lung irritations, and fight colds and coughs.
Thyme
Thyme is  potent chest congestion remedy. It has strong antiseptic,antibiotic and anti-fungal properties that fight viruses and bacteria and treat respiratory tract infections and bacterial infection pneumonia.

You can starts growing these herbs at home and ensure an organic supply throughout the year. All these herbs are available as prepared oils, tea blends, and nutritional supplements.

Lobelia
This plant was used as an “asthmador” in Appalachian folk medicine and was commonly used to help the deep breathing in horses. Lobelia, by some accounts, is thought to be one of the most valuable herbal remedies in existence.

Its extracts contain lobelin which has been found to effectively treat multidrug-resistant tumor cells. Furthermore, lobeline breaks up the congestion by thinning the mucus.

This herb stimulates the release of epinephrine by the adrenal glands  and relaxes the muscles.

Start using them and treat all your respiratory issues!