Home Remedies for Bronchitis

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• Turmeric: Turmeric is proven to have anti-inflammatory properties and can be used with warm milk to provide relief from bronchitis.

• Ginger: Ginger is proven to show anti-pyretic properties and is highly effective in relieving fever and chills accompanying bronchitis. It also provides relief from sore throat due to incessant coughing.

• Onion and Garlic: Onion and garlic have been shown to act as expectorants and reduce inflammation due to the presence of the chemical quercetin which inhibits the enzyme lipooxygenase responsible for release of inflammatory chemicals in the body.

• Chicory: The dry root of this herb has strong expectorant properties and can be consumed with honey for better results.

• Eucalyptus Oil: It aids in relieving pain associated with incessant coughing and loosens phlegm as quoted by University of Maryland Medical Centre.

• Tea Tree Oil: Soothes the blocked airways and can be effectively used as steam inhalant.

• Anise: Anise has expectorant and antiseptic properties and aids in clearing phlegm from lungs.

• Cardamom: Cardamom acts as a decongestant and expectorant and relieves the cough caused by bronchitis.

• Camphor Oil: It forms a major component of many balms and rubs for treating cold. It is anti-inflammatory and soothes aches associated with congestion.

• Juniper Oil: Juniper berries are considered an excellent treatment for colds, coughs and phlegm and are generally taken as steam inhalations.

• Pepper: Consumption of pepper aids in thinning the mucous accumulated during bronchitis and makes it easier to expel.

• Honey: Honey aids in soothing sore throat and relieves cough.

• Thyme: Thyme oil has antispasmodic, expectorant and anti bacterial properties according to the studies published in the journal Phytotherapy, which relieve the symptoms associated with bronchitis.

• Bay Leaf: Bay leaf is a rich source of the chemical quercetin which inhibits inflammation associated with bronchitis as quoted in the book Prescription for Dietary Wellness.

• Water and Other Fluids: The experts at Bastyr University believe that drinking sufficient amount of water or other fluids can help to gain relief from bronchitis up to some extent.