Bronchitis is an infection that causes inflammation of the bronchi carrying air to the lungs. This infection can persist, and eventually cause coughing, wheezing, and other symptoms that can last for weeks or more.
Unfortunately, most bronchitis is of viral origin (caused by a virus), so they can not be treated with antibiotics. In these cases, these are anti-inflammatory foods that provide the best natural remedies for coughs and other symptoms of bronchitis. We present you a few:
1. Foods rich in vitamin C:
Vitamin C can help reduce the severity and duration of your infection, which is why it is commonly used to fight cold symptoms.
When you notice the symptoms, you should eat a lot of foods containing vitamin C, including oranges, strawberries, kiwis, guavas, grapefruit, broccoli and kale.
2. Probiotic foods:
Probiotics help balance the good and bad bacteria in your gut and boost your immune system, 80% of which is in the gut. For this, we recommend to consume probiotics such as kefir, vegetables grown and kombucha ... or take a probiotic supplement every day.
3. Broth of bone:
Bone broth is a healing food that is loaded with nutrients that can help you fight a bronchitis infection and help you recover faster. To add more bone broth to your daily diet, use it as a basic ingredient for soups or stews, or use protein powder made from bone broth in your smoothies and baked goods.
4. Echinacea:
Echinacea is widely recognized for its immunostimulatory and antiviral properties and can be used to relieve sore throats and headaches, two common symptoms of acute bronchitis. You can find echinacea in capsule, tablet and tea form at most health food stores.
5. Essential oil of Eucalyptus:
Spreading or applying eucalyptus oil locally can help relieve your cough and cleanse your body of harmful microorganisms that make you sick. It functions as a natural expectorant, helping to loosen and clear mucus buildup.
Simply spray 5 drops at home for about 30 minutes, 2 to 3 times a day, or mix 2 to 3 drops of eucalyptus with half a teaspoon of coconut oil and rub the mixture into your chest and the back of your neck.
6. Oregano essential oil:
Oregano oil is one of the best remedies in your medicine cabinet to fight
infections of any kind because it has both antibacterial and antiviral
properties. It acts as a natural antibiotic, safely and effectively eliminating
harmful bacteria, while fighting viral infections.
To use oregano oil, try taking 1 to 2 drops with equal parts of coconut oil internally, but do not take it beyond 10 days in a row. Oregano oil can also be distributed at home or mixed with a carrier oil and applied locally on the neck or bottom of your feet.