3 Medicinal Infusions To Strengthen The Lungs

Having good lung health is the result of good lifestyle habits, which help strengthen the lungs.

Not smoking, staying away from toxic environments or pollution, exercising and taking care of your immune system are some of the key elements in maintaining healthy lungs.

Sometimes these very important organs of our body can suffer from disorders such as bronchitis, asthma or infections of all kinds, which require very specific drug treatments to be treated.

In addition to the recommendations of your doctor, it is always important to take into account alternative treatments, such as these natural infusions that we are going to present to you.

We’re sure they’ll help strengthen your lungs.

Enjoy them hot in your favorite mug!

1. Medicinal infusion of thyme and nettle for the lungs

This infusion is perfect for cleaning our lungs and strengthening them. Do you want to know why?

• Thyme is surely one of the best herbal remedies to take care of lung health.
  It is generally used to relieve coughs and to treat infections of the respiratory system.
  It is an excellent expectorant and antiseptic, ideal for making infusions, or inhalations of steam.
• Nettle is a plant used since Antiquity for many reasons, and in particular for its properties, capable of cleaning and purifying the blood, as well as the lungs.
  It contains many vitamins, but also minerals, such as iron, calcium, magnesium and silicon, among others.
  Nettle is therefore perfect for people who suffer from anemia and weakness, or who are in a period of convalescence.

Ingredients

• 30 g thyme
• 30 g dried nettle leaves
• A glass of water (200 ml)
• A spoonful of honey (3o g)

Preparation

• A priori, you will have no difficulty finding thyme and nettle, which are two plants that are easily found in all natural stores.
  They are generally sold in bags of 300 and 500 grams, and are relatively inexpensive.
• First, you need to heat the water. As always, we recommend using a ceramic or terracotta teapot, as metal ones do not respect the properties of medicinal plants as well.
• Once the water comes to a boil, add the thyme and nettle leaves, then let the cooking continue for 15 to 20 minutes. Once this period of time has elapsed, let it sit for 10 minutes.
• Add a spoonful of honey, and gradually drink your infusion. You can take the opportunity to inhale the vapors that emerge from it. We recommend that you drink up to two cups a day.

2. The medicinal infusion of plantain, fennel and lemon balm

This delicious and highly medicinal infusion  is one of the best ways to purify toxins accumulated in the lungs.

It is ideal for smokers who need to clean their alveoli, but also for those who want to treat infections and relieve a persistent cough.

We explain why:

• Plantain:  In addition to being an excellent anti-inflammatory, it is a plant that allows you to expectorate phlegm and mucus that obstruct the respiratory ducts.
  Plantain is ideally consumed in the form of infusions, vapors, or even hot compresses that are applied directly to the chest.
• Fennel and lemon balm:  the combination of these two medicinal plants will help us to purify the toxins present in the lungs, and to relax us.
  When a person suffers from lung problems, they usually experience great fatigue, and bothersome tightness throughout the respiratory system. Lemon balm will help us feel much better on both counts.

Ingredients

• Twenty g of lemon balm
• 20 g of plantain
• 20 g fennel
• A glass of water (200 ml)
• 2 tablespoons of honey (60 g).

Preparation

• First put the water to heat. Once it has come to a boil, add the medicinal plants: plantain, fennel and lemon balm.
  Wait for the decoction to take place for 20 minutes, then remove from the heat and let stand for 10 minutes.
• This infusion has a slightly strong flavor, especially because of the plantain, so we advise you to add two spoonfuls of honey.
  It is recommended that you drink this infusion three times a day, as it will be more effective in helping you cleanse and reduce inflammation in your lungs.

3. Medicinal infusion of lime blossom and green tea

This delicious infusion is used to prevent lung problems, to strengthen these organs and to optimize their functioning.

The infusion of lime blossom and green tea is actually a daily vitamin for our pulmonary system, which it is advisable to consume every morning, with breakfast.

If you suffer from a serious lung disease, prefer the two infusions that we presented to you previously.

• The green tea present in this infusion has great antioxidant power.
  In addition, a study by the University of Maryland Medical Center in the United States has shown that green tea is one of man’s greatest natural allies in the fight against lung cancer.
  It won’t protect you 100%, but it is of significant help if you consume it every day.
• Linden is an antispasmodic plant,  which you will easily find in any natural store.
  It will help you relax, breathe better and strengthen your lung health. In addition, lime has exceptional virtues, a very pleasant flavor, and fits into any type of infusion.

Ingredients

• 20 g green tea
• 20 g lime
• A glass of water (200 ml)
• A spoonful of honey (30 g)

Preparation

• Boil your water, then add the green tea and lime. Let everything come to a boil, and wait for the mixture to sit for 10 minutes.
  Serve this infusion in your favorite cup, and add a spoonful of honey. It will delight all your breakfasts!