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YB WEB DESK. Dated: 11/23/2021 12:41:58 PM

HERBS TO BOOST LUNG POWER

Astragalus Astragalus is an incredible herb used in Chinese traditional medicine for more than a hundred years for strengthening and lubricating the lungs and bolstering the immune system. The immuneboosting properties of astragalus are effective in treating a common cold, cough, flu, respiratory infections, seasonal allergies and asthma. Pippali Pippali is the time-tested natural remedy that works amazingly well in treating common respiratory woes. It functions as a counter-irritant and lessen inflammation, clears the mucus and nasal congestion. Boil a few pippali in half a glass of milk and drink this concoction to cure a common cold, cough, bronchitis and asthma. Licorice Licorice root can work as an imperative herbal demulcent that shields the respiratory system and soothes the irritated throat. Licorice is an effective herbal supplement that functions to secrete healthy mucus and releases the phlegm and clears the nasal passage. Chew a twig of licorice or drink a mixture of licorice to get instant relief from a sore throat, cough and other respiratory problems. Kalmegh Kalmegh root and leaf is a proven Ayurvedic remedy used widely for treating several respiratory ailments. The potent anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, antioxidant and immune-stimulatory properties of kalmegh is beneficial in treating infection, fever, common cold, cough, flu and other respiratory problems. Vasaka Vasaka leaf, also known as Adhatoda vasica or Malabar nut is a popular Ayurvedic respiratory healer. It works as a strong stimulator of the bronchial system thereby eliminates excess phlegm from the throat, clear the lungs and improves the bronchodilation and treats bronchitis, tuberculosis and other lung disorders.