Bronchials
Synopsis of Bronchials
The bronchials—or bronchial tubes—are part of the lower respiratory tract and serve as the main passageways that conduct air from the trachea into the lungs. They branch into progressively smaller tubes called bronchioles, eventually ending in alveoli where gas exchange occurs. Their primary function is to transport oxygen to the lungs and remove carbon dioxide from the bloodstream. The inner lining of the bronchials contains mucus-producing cells and cilia that trap and expel foreign particles, pathogens, and pollutants.
Bronchial health is crucial for proper respiratory function. Inflammation, infection, or narrowing of these tubes can impair airflow and oxygen delivery. Common conditions include acute or chronic bronchitis, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and bronchiectasis. These issues are often caused by viral or bacterial infections, smoking, air pollution, allergies, or autoimmune processes. Symptoms of bronchial distress typically include coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and mucus production.
Natural remedies to support Bronchials
Steam inhalation: Moistens and soothes irritated airways and helps break up mucus.
Hydration: Keeps mucus thin and easier to expel.
Avoid smoking and pollutants: Minimizes inflammation and damage to bronchial tissue.
Chest physiotherapy: Techniques like percussion or postural drainage may assist with mucus clearance.
Breathing exercises: Practices like pursed-lip or diaphragmatic breathing can improve airflow. Herbal expectorants: Traditional remedies like mullein, thyme, and elecampane help clear congestion.
Anti-inflammatory support: Turmeric, omega-3s, and licorice root may calm inflamed bronchial linings.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to support Bronchials.
Abies spectabilis
Adenophora
Adrenergic amines
Aloe vera
alpha-pinene
Alstonia scholaris
Arisaema
asafoetida
Asarum heterotropoides
Asarum sieboldii
aster root
astragalus
balloon flower
balsam
Belamcanda
benzoin
beta-pinene
black seed
Black spruce
Boswellia
Boswellic Acid
Bougainvillea
butterbur
cajuput
calamus
camphor oil
capsicum
caraway
catecholamine
catnip
Cedrus libani
Centipeda
chamomile
Chekiang Fritillary
cineole
Coleus forskohlii
coltsfoot
cowslip
deerbrush
Desmodium
elecampane
elemi
Ephedra
ephedrine
eriodictyol
eucalyptus
European Elder
fir
forskohlii root
fritillaria
fritillary
fungus
Garrya
ginger
ginseng
Glehnia littoralis
glehnia root
Glycyrrhizin
Grindelia
Guaco
Gumweed
Hederacoside
Hedychium spicatum
herbal blend (proprietary)
Higenamine
honey loquat syrup
horehound
hyssop
inula racemosa
Ivy
Khella
Lactucarium
Lebbek
Ligusticum
lingzhi
lobelia
Lomatium
luffa
lungwort
Maidenhair Fern
malabar nut
Malva sylvestris
Marshmallow
Menthol oil
Methylxanthine
Monardella odoratissima
Mondo grass
Mormon Tea
Mountain pride
Mullein
Myrrh
N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC)
Nasturtium
Nigella seed
Night jessamine
Osha
Pelargonium
perilla
Petasines
Peucedanum
Pinellia ternata
pistacia integerrima gall
Platycodon
platycodon root
Plectranthus amboinicus
prickly ash
Pulsatilla
purple butterbur root
Quebracho
ravinsara
rubber rabbitbrush
Sabadilla
Serrapeptase
serratiopeptidase
Sida cordifolia
slippery elm bark
Spanish Needle
Stemona
Storax
Sundew
tartarian aster
Terpenoids
Theophylline
thyme
turmeric
Tylophora
Tylophorine
Umckalin
Umckaloabo
Vasicine
Vasicinol
Vasicinone
Xanthine
Yerba santa
zhejiang fritillary
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