Foods which are useful to fight Asthma
1) Bananas- are good for those who are allergic to foods,
develop skin rashes & digestive disorders.
But those who are sensitive to it, must avoid bananas.
2) Figs- helps to drain phlegm when taken
regularly. Fresh figs have less calories than dried ones, but the latter has
more calcium.
3) Grapes – either fresh or its juice
helps to fight asthma. Grape juice is also useful when taken in small doses to
overcome Migraine.
4) Indian gooseberry/amla- its juice has
medicinal properties to fight respiratory disorders.
5) Orange juice- when mixed with a pinch
of salt & 1 tbsp of honey is a good remedy for tuberculosis, bronchitis, asthma,
cold. Due to its saline action in the lungs, it eases expectorants &
protects from secondary infections.
6) Drum-stick leaves soup- a handful of
leaves, well washed, boiled with 180 ml of water for 5 minutes. Then cool, add
salt, pepper pdr. & lime juice to taste. This also protects one from asthma
.
7) Garlic- when taken regularly lowers
temperature in pneumonia. When it is applied externally over the chest, it is
beneficial, as it acts as an irritant & rubefacient. When 3 garlic pearls
are boiled with milk, it helps for tuberculosis & asthma.
When 2 garlic pearls, 120 ml malt vinegar is boiled well, then strained,
cooled. To it equal quantity of honey, it can be preserved in a clean bottle. This
should be taken with 1 tbsp of fenugreek seed decoction ( i.e., boil 1 tbsp seeds
in 2 cups water, strain it), once in the -evening & before going to bed
helps to reduce the severity of asthma.
8) Ginger= 1 tsp of fresh ginger juice
mixed with a cupful of fenugreek decoction & honey to taste helps to reduce
fever in influenza. It acts as an expectorant in asthma, bronchitis &
tuberculosis.
Head-ache-
apply ginger paste in the fore-head, it will disappear soon. For ear-ache,
a few drops of fresh ginger juice will give relief.
9) Mint- 1 tsp of fresh mint juice with 2
tsp of malt vinegar & equal quantity of honey mixed with 4 ounces of carrot
juice, taken 3 times a day is a good tonic for asthma & other respiratory
problems. This liquefies sputum, nourishes lungs, prevents asthma attack &
congestion in air passages.
10) Onion- possess expectorant qualities. It
is good home remedy for cold, cough, bronchitis & influenza. Equal amounts
of onion juice & honey mixed , & 3-4 tsp of this mixture taken during those
conditions, helps greatly. It is a preventive medicine against common cold in
winter.
11) Fenugreek seeds- when boiled with
water, has the power to dissolve mucus. It is a good cleansing & soothing drink
for respiratory problems.
12) Radish – fresh juice mixed with equal
quantity of honey 7 rock salt, helps to reduce hoarseness, whooping cough,
chest complaints. This should be had 3 times a day.
13) Safflower seeds – ½ tsp pf pdr seeds,
mixed in 1 tbsp of honey, taken 1 or 2 times a day, benefits. As it acts as an
expectorant, reduces spasms by liquefying the tenacious sputum. Infusion the
flower mixed with honey also helps.
14) Tomatoes- fresh tomato juice 1 glass, mixed with honey
& a pinch of cardamom pdr., taken after swallowing 3 peeled garlic pearls
at night is good for all respiratory problems.
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