Pneumonia is a lung related disease where the lungs get injured due to inflammation. The inflammation is usually caused due to infection of virus, fungus and bacteria. This disease can cause permanent harm to the lungs and can even cause death to a person if not taken care in due time. The patient normally feels chest congestion; fever, persistent cough and even the chest pain during the pneumonia attack. Doctors normally try to subdue the symptoms in this kind of patient with organic component medicines; however there are lots of home remedies and herbal care are available to fight pneumonia.
They Are Discussed As Follows:
Ginger
Ginger root acts as a vital supplement to relieve the discomfort level as well as the distress level of the body during the suffering periods. It contains anti-inflammatory property which is quite helpful for inflammations. It should be consumed as tea or by direct chewing of the root along with some amount of black pepper. The ginger oil can be rubbed to the chest areas to reduce pain and stiffness as it stimulates blood flow during the pain.
Turmeric
The medicinal properties of turmeric are quite helpful in dealing with the foreign bodies. Intake of this kills the harmful bugs in the body and protects the useful ones. The patient should mix fenugreek, black pepper and ginger with turmeric to prepare a paste. This paste should be taken 2 times a day during the high pneumonia attack. A person can chew raw turmeric during the attack period to soothe the pain.
Pleurisy Root
It is one of the most effective herbs for the treatment of pneumonia. It normally reduces the inflammation of the pleural membrane of the lungs and enhances the secretion of lung fluid. The root of this herb should be mixed with some water, black pepper and with some amount of ginger and garlic to form a paste. This paste should be consumed regularly to soothe the pain of pneumonia.
Echinacea
This considered as one of the traditional herbs for cold & flu. You need to mix Echinacea, lemon grass and spearmint leaves & this should be boiled for 15 minutes. Then the mixed solution is stirred and honey is mixed with it for easy intake. This mixture is to be taken 3 times a day to get better effects.
Diet Change
The patient needs to remove animal proteins from their diet and take ample amount of beets, carrots, cauliflower, spinach, peas and potatoes to get wholesome of proteins. The patient needs to drink much amount of carrot juices to get an excessive amount of vitamin ‘A’, potassium, calcium, irons, phosphorous and vitamin B-complex to strengthen the immune system.
Drink Plenty Of Water
Moreover, the patient should drink plenty of water to support the hydration levels of the body. During the pneumonia attacks the patient needs to drink 8 to 18 ounces of water to improvise the condition.
Sesame Seeds
This can help in driving out phlegm due the natural expectorant nature. Boil one tablespoon of this seed in a half glass of water. One tablespoon of flaxseeds can be added to the glass of water and the process of boiling can be continued. Now, strain this liquid and add honey (one teaspoon) and a small amount of salt. Drinking this liquid once daily can surely give you a desired result.
