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Bronchitis

Respiratory system / Lungs

Also known as: Chest cold

Supplements for Oral Use

  • N-Acetylcysteine RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    N-Acetylcysteine is an expectorant and a mucolytic; loosens the mucus; improves bronchial and lung function, reduces cough and the number of acute attacks; alleviates symptoms; useful for acute and chronic bronchitis. Take 0.5-1.5 g of N-acetylcysteine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • South African geranium RatingRatingRatingRating

    South African geranium fights infection; alleviates symptoms; accelerates healing. Take South African geranium root extract daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Thymus extract RatingRatingRatingRating

    Thymus extract enhances immune system; prevents infection. Take thymus extract daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Vitamin C RatingRatingRatingRating

    Vitamin C is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; alleviates symptoms; accelerates healing. Take 0.5-6.0 g of vitamin C daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Andrographis RatingRatingRating

    Andrographis is an anti-inflammatory; enhances immune system; alleviates symptoms, reduces duration and severity. Take 0.2--2.0 g of standardized andrographis extract daily, containing 5% of andrographolide, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Chinese skullcap RatingRatingRating

    Chinese skullcap is an anti-inflammatory; fights infection; enhances antibiotics action; alleviates symptoms. Take 4-9 g of Chinese skullcap daily, in tea or pill form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • DHA RatingRatingRating

    DHA is an omega 3 fatty acid; it is an anti-inflammatory; reduces lung inflammation and alleviates symptoms. Take 1-2 g of DHA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Supplements for Topical Use

  • Benzoin oil RatingRating

    Benzoin oil is an anti-inflammatory and an expectorant; helps eliminate lung secretions; alleviates symptoms. Use benzoin oil by inhalation daily, as suggested on the label.

  • Camphor oil RatingRating

    Camphor oil is an anti-inflammatory and antitussive; reduces inflammation; relieves cough; promotes expel the mucus from throat and lungs. Use camphor oil, many times daily, as inhalation.

  • Eucalyptus oil RatingRating

    Eucalyptus oil is an anti-inflammatory; it is an antibacterial; fights infection; it is an expectorant; helps eliminate lung secretions; alleviates symptoms. Use eucalyptus oil, many times daily, as inhalation.

  • Zinc RatingRating

    Zinc is an anti-inflammatory, an anti-infectious and an immune enhancer; reduces lung inflammation and infections; alleviates symptoms. Take zinc lozenges daily (containing zinc gluconate or zinc acetate), in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

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