Does anyone know of a good herb to take for emphysema patients?
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All of the herbs that have been covered in bronchitis (above) are also applicable with emphysema. Particular remedies such as elcampane and comfrey root that help to clear sputum should be considered. Also the herbs recommended for asthma (above) are also recommended to tone the lungs.\n\nThe following herbal mixture would be worth trying especially if there is a persistent cough.\n\n2 parts mouse ear \n1 part sundew \n1 part coltsfoot \n1 part thyme \n1 part white horehound \nCombine the herbs and using 2 teaspoons of the herb mix place into a cup and pour on boiling water. Allow this to stand for 10-15 minutes. When the tea has cooled strain it and drink it.
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Good old vitamin c, and lots of it. Don't be afraid to take 3 or 4 grams divided over the day. Echinacea, a herb, is excellent for boasting the immune system. Once a cold has started to develop, vitamin c and echinacea are as powerful a combination as you can get. Take the echinacia P variety.
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I am the owner of an Oxygen Bar and combine Oxygen with Aroma Therapy.  I have had many customer come in with bad migrains (Some had to be driven here due to the pain).  I give them an O2 session with either lavendar or Peppermint aromas (Must be natural essential oils)  This has helped every customer that I have had come in with this problem.  I just had one this morning and after 15 minutes of O2 and Lavander/tangerine she left without a headache.  Many say this is myth but I know for fact it has helped myself and many very happy customers.  See if there is an Oxygen Bar in yor area.  It can't hurt to try.\n\nOxygen Therapy benefits:\nIncreases stamina and endurance\nDetoxifies the blood and strengthens the immune system\nHeightens concentration and alertness\nRelief from hangovers!!!!!!!!!!\nRelief from stag and migraine headaches!\nHelps the digestion system to perform more efficiently!\nImproves hair and skin conditions!\nImproves stamina!\nReplenishes body’s energy level!\nFilters toxins from the blood!\nClarity of the mind!
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You need a herb for meditation that is of Saturn influence, feminine, and of water element?\n\nOne herb that fits all four of these requirements is Hemlock.  Hemlock happens to be poisonous and so is Lobelia so be careful with both of them.\n\nMyrrh is a bit safer. It is a feminine herb, water is its element, but the moon is its planet.  Burning myrrh along with frankincense aids meditation.\n\nOther herbs that are good for meditation are:  Acacia, Hyacinth, Jasmine, Magnolia, and Nutmeg.\n\nHope this helps.
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if it's anything on the skin, you can try aloe vera. the gel part inside the leaves is soothing and prevents itchiness.\n\ndrink lots of water.\n\nbut you should really consult your doctor. some allergies cause the swelling of the respiratory organs and cause difficulty in breathing, so be careful.\n\nbest wishes.
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If you are into herbal remedies, I'd suggest willow bark tea.    Really works wonders.  I don't know the recipe, otherwise I would give it to you, but it does work well.
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These herbs are all good for pain.\n\nChamomile, Catnip, Corn Silk, Lobelia, Marshmallow, Peppermint, Poke Weed, Primrose, Taheebo, Valerian, Wild Lettuce, Wild Yam, Wintergreen, Wood Betony, Wormwood
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one thing that helps me is pepermint tea. it helps alot for some people
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Wish I could help. But am not sure on how much longer she can live. Sounds pretty bad though. Pneaumonia with emphysema is very dangerous. Each ALONE is dangerous. I wish I could help you. Hope for her to get to doing better soon.
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Valerian Root helps alot with relaxing....take it before bed. Try drinking tea instead of coffee....chamomial is good...or green tea. \n\nHave you breathed any chemicals lately....your lung lining could be inflamed....taking an antiinflamatory helps with that...like Ibuprophen or Advil. \n\nIf you have a boyfriend or something....try some long relaxing sex to help too. have him rub you down front and back from your sinuses to your toes....it will be very sexy and I am sure that will help!\n\nIf it persists....see a doctor!
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Any herb by herbalife.
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Heres a website that specializes in that sort of stuff. They have a bunch of names there.\n\nhttp://happyhighherbs.com/herb-products-alternative-smoking-herbs.htm\n\n\nPeace
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Prednisolon is widely used in the treatment of COPD, asthma, emphyzema etc. It helps the patient's breathing especially during the course of a chest infection.\n\nI am speaking, both as a registered nurse and also as a relative. My mother died with COPD six years ago, i took care of her until she died. \n\nYou mention Mendrol, my mother was prescribed it but id didn't seem to agree with her, not as well as Prednisolon did. What i mean by that is that she didn't get over infections as quickly as she did on Prednisolon/\n\nYour mother should speak to  the doctor offering to increase her Mendrol, ask what would think about a course of Prednisolon. Her doctor may decide she is better off on Mendrol, in which case she could tell him that she asked for a second opinion.\n\nI don't know if you are in the UK or USA but should your mother ever feel that she was not getting the best tretment from her doctor, then Patients Charter states that she is entitled to have her views heard and switch doctor, if feeling that he would treat her beet.\n\nBest wishes
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ya you use echinacea tea for more Info: http://www.herbs-wholesale.com/Herbal-Teas/283/1/Herbal-Teas.htm
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Everyone is right, it is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, a catch all for emphysema, chronic bronchitis and asthma.\n\nIt is serious but not necessarily a death sentence. While it can be treated, it cannot be cured. With good medical care and monitoring ..it is possible to slow the progression of the disease.\n\nI don't know if it can be controlled with natural remedies. I, myself, am on Prednisone, Spiriva, Advair 250/50 and Xopenex via nebulizer 4 times a day as needed.\nI would be afraid to try any natural remedies because of the seriousness of COPD.\n\nYour Pulmonologist or Dr probably needs to do a Pulmonary Function test. Mine revealed a 58% lung capacity. Except for alot of shortness of breath..I still hold down a full time job--it is :however, a sit down job. There is some housework I cannot do and there are times...when just getting ready for work tires me out and leaves me breathless.\n\nYou will also notice that any respiratory virus that goes around will inevitably find it's way to you and go straight down into your chest...so if it is possible....avoid those who are sick.\n\nMost importantly---listen to your body. If you are short of breath..it is saying slow down and take it easy... Learn Pursed Lip breathing and get to the Dr at the first sign of a respiratory bug...there is nothing worse than ending up in the hospital with pneumonia or an exacerbation of COPD.\n\n~~Good Luck~~\n\nHere is a link to COPD International.\nYou might want to check the msg boards here, you can learn alot.\n\nhttp://www.copd-international.com/
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Emphysema\nEmphysema is one of two major lung diseases that make up COPD. The other is chronic bronchitis.\n\nEmphysema is usually diagnosed in smokers or ex-smokers (most often 50 to 75 years of age) with shortness of breath, both at rest and during physical exertion. People with emphysema may cough but their coughing isn't usually severe and does not produce much mucus. Breathing, on the other hand, may be difficult.\n\nIn severe emphysema, even very simple activities can bring on shortness of breath.  \n\nLike chronic bronchitis, emphysema, in most cases, is believed to be the result of long-term irritation or infection of the bronchial tubes. The inflammation gradually blocks the airways.\n\nIn emphysema, this blockage traps air in the tiny air sacs found at the end of the bronchial tubes. These air sacs (called alveoli) are where carbon dioxide and other waste gases in the blood are exchanged for oxygen taken in by the lungs from the air. \n\nEventually, the walls of these air sacs stretch out, become stiff instead of elastic, and break down. The lungs themselves become larger and don't exchange oxygen for carbon dioxide as well. In severe emphysema, even very simple activities can bring on shortness of breath.\n\nSmoking is the main problem for most patients with emphysema. It must be stopped if the patient is to be helped