The prevalence of asthma in the United States is on the rise. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology (ACAAI), about 8.3% of Americans suffer from Asthma, of which 76% are adults, and 24% are children.
Asthma is a chronic condition of the lungs that leads to inflammation and narrowing of the airways, resulting in symptoms such as difficulty breathing, wheezing, and coughing, to name a few.
While there is no cure for asthma, it can be managed in many ways, including natural treatments such as herbs. Studies have also supported the idea that herbal supplements can ease asthma symptoms.
Let’s talk about some of the many herbs you can try to ease your asthma symptoms and where you can go for asthma treatment in Downers Grove, Naperville, and Plainfield, IL.
Turmeric
Turmeric is a bright yellow spice that is rich in an ingredient named curcumin. Curcumin has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce airway inflammation and obstruction and ease asthma symptoms.
Research has also found that curcumin can help with mild to moderate asthma.
Chinese Herb Combinations
In traditional Chinese medicine, several herbal combinations are claimed to be effective in helping asthma symptoms. One of these herbal combinations is anti-asthma herbal medicine intervention (ASHMI), which includes lingzhi (a mushroom), gancao (licorice root), and kushen (sophora root). This combination may help ease asthma symptoms by reducing inflammation and airway constriction.
Studies have found that another Chinese herbal combination called modified Mai Men Dong Tang can also help improve asthma symptoms without causing any side effects.
Garlic and Ginseng
Garlic has been in use for years due to the health benefits it offers, while ginseng is a popular plant in Asia that is also claimed to have many health benefits, including the improvement of lung-related health problems.
A study on the rat has also found that both garlic and ginseng can decrease asthma symptoms and inflammation.
Nigella Sativa
Nigella Sativa is also known as black seed, black cumin, and black caraway. It contains an ingredient- thymoquinone, which has anti-inflammatory properties and helps improve the functions of the lungs.
Boswellia
Boswellia, otherwise known as Indian frankincense, is an herbal extract of a Boswellia serrata tree. Evidence has supported the idea that Boswellia may reduce inflammation and thereby help in treating a variety of conditions including asthma.
Boswellia prevents the formation of leukotrienes – molecules that cause inflammation and trigger asthma symptoms.
Asthma Treatment in Downers Grove, Naperville, and Plainfield, IL
Are you having difficulty breathing? This may be asthma. For a thorough evaluation and treatment of your breathing problem, visit us at Oak Brook Allergists, where our board-certified allergists have extensive experience in diagnosing and treating asthma and allergies. Our specialists can manage your asthma (whether allergic or non-allergic asthma) effectively so that you can live a better life.
To make an appointment, call us today at (630) 574-0460 or fill out our convenient online request form.
