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Respiratory system / Lungs

Related Conditions: Respiratory allergy

Supplements for Oral Use

  • Ephedra RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Ephedra is an antiasthmatic; alleviates symptoms. Take ephedra daily, in divided doses, for many weeks. It is very effective for asthma symptoms but there are safety concerns. Take ephedra daily, containing 25-100 mg of ephedrine, in divided doses, for many weeks. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Boswellia RatingRatingRatingRating

    Boswellia is an anti-inflammatory and an antiasthmatic; alleviates symptoms. Take standardized boswellia extract daily, containing 0.5-1.5 g of boswellic acids, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Coleus forskohlii RatingRatingRatingRating

    Coleus forskohlii is an antispasmodic, antiasthmatic and bronchodilator; dilates bronchi; alleviates symptoms. Take standardized coleus forskohlii daily, containing 20-30 mg of forskolin, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Tylophora RatingRatingRatingRating

    Tylophora is an anti-inflammatory and an antiasthmatic; alleviates symptoms. Take 250-400 mg of dried tylophora daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Alpha lipoic acid RatingRatingRating

    Alpha lipoic acid is an anti-inflammatory; reduces respiratory system inflammation. Take 400-600 mg of alpha lipoic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Beta-carotene RatingRatingRating

    Beta-carotene alleviates symptoms and exercise induced asthma attacks. Take 25,000-50,000 IU of beta-carotene daily, in divided doses, for many months. Do not use synthetic beta-carotene if you are a smoker. It may increase the risk of some type of cancers.

  • Butterbur RatingRatingRating

    Butterbur is an antiasthmatic and expectorant; alleviates symptoms. It is efficient specially for allergic asthma. Take 100-200 mg of standardized and pyrrolizidine alkaloids free butterbur extract daily, containing 15-30 mg of petasin, in divided doses, for many months.

Supplements for Topical Use

  • Benzoin oil RatingRating

    Benzoin oil is a calmative and anti-inflammatory; alleviates symptoms. Use benzoin oil by inhalation daily, as suggested on the label.

  • Eucalyptus oil RatingRating

    Eucalyptus oil is an anti-inflammatory; it is an antiasthmatic; alleviates symptoms. Use eucalyptus oil, many times daily, as inhalation.

  • Hyaluronic acid RatingRating

    Hyaluronic acid alleviates symptoms. Take hyaluronic acid by inhalation daily, as suggested on the label.

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