5 natural remedies for bronchitis
Bronchitis is a very common disease of the respiratory system: during his lifetime, an individual is likely to be affected at least once. This inflammation of the bronchi, the ducts that carry inhaled air from the trachea to the lungs, can be divided into two types: acute bronchitis and chronic bronchitis. The first usually lasts 2 to 3 weeks while the second can persist for more than 3 months per year. Coughing, coughing up mucus, and some other symptoms of this disease can be alleviated with natural remedies.
Cape geranium
Native to South Africa, Cape Geranium is a plant widely used to fight against diseases of the respiratory system. In 2008, the results of a clinical study with 217 participants showed that a liquid extract of Cape Geranium (EPs 7630) was more effective in treating bronchitis than a placebo.1. Patients treated with EPs 7630 experienced marked improvement in the main symptoms of acute bronchitis: cough, sputum, hoarseness, headache, fatigue and fever, within 7 days of treatment.
Dosage:
- An adult should take 30 drops of the EPs 7630 standardized extract, 3 times a day. The dose should be lowered if given to a child. In this case, follow the manufacturer’s information.
Sources
Matthys H, Funk P. EPs 7630 improves acute bronchitic symptoms and shortens time to remission. Results of a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicentre trial. 2008. Epub 2008 Apr 30.