Category: Ancient Wisdom

There are various way to cure Bronchitis. At our whatsapp group, we have plenty of parents sharing their age old home remedies to each other. We have made an attempt to collect all those and share it for anyone. Apart from the information we share from our group, We have gone little deeper into ancient siddha, ayurveda and unani script and shared few remedies.

When you try these do share your feedback and or if you have any more tips so share it at comments.

1. Mixture of dried ginger powder + pepper + long pepper taken in equal quantities. The powder of these three ingredients have anti-pyretic qualities and are effective in dealing with fever accompanied with bronchitis. They also tone up the metabolism of the patient.
   • Dose: quarter teaspoon three times a day with honey.
2. Onion known as a best home remedy for centuries in bronchitis. It is said to possess expectorant properties. It liquefies phlegm and prevents its further formation.
   • Dose: ½ tsp of raw onion juice first thing in the morning will be beneficial in such cases.
3. Amukiran Kilangu or Ashwagandha known as American and Siberian ginseng are especially good for the lungs. They clear bronchial passages and reduce inflammation. Important: Do not use American ginseng if you have high blood pressure or any other heart problem.
4. A soup prepared from drumstick leaves is also highly beneficial in the treatment of bronchitis. This soup is prepared by adding a handful of leaves to 150 ml. of water which has been heated to a boiling point. The water is allowed to boil further for five minutes. It should then be removed from fire and allowed to cool. A little salt, pepper and lime juice may be added to this soup. This drink should be taken first thing every morning.