subject: Using An Herbal Vaporizer To Treat Asthma [print this page] There are many things that can trigger an asthma attack. Animals, dust mites, pollen, omega 6 fatty acids in foods such as mayonnaise, margarine, dressings, and processed foods to name a few. There are many herbs that can be used in a vaporizer to help relieve symptoms of an asthma attack and get a person's breathing back to normal.
The best herbal material to use in a vaporizer is generally an essential oil. Essential oils contain a very concentrated version of the herbal plant and should be used in small drops. Just a few drops can prove to be very potent. As with any medicinal remedy, always follow the advice of a healthcare professional or carefully read the directions that accompany the remedy. Also, when using the dried leaves of an herb in a vaporizer, be sure to use a strainer to keep the leaf particles of the plant from clogging the vaporizer and inhibiting the flow of air.
Using a vaporizer to treat asthma attacks combines the warm steam from the vaporizer with the healing properties of the herbs to open bronchial tubes that constrict when the attack occurs. Hyssop, or hyssopus officinalis, is a species of the mint family. It encourages coughs associated with a wide range of respiratory problems, including asthma. Another herb, marjoram, is a popular herb used in treating the ailment. Menthol, eucalyptus and thyme are herbs that provide great benefit in the treatment of asthma. Other herbs include lungwort and parsley. These herbs ease the symptoms of an attack and ease breathing through soothing the bronchial tubes and clearing congestion.
Many people with asthma tend to be chest breathers, meaning they breathe more shallow and more rapidly than normal. When treating asthma with a vaporizer, keep in mind that you should take in the vapor with deep, even breaths for maximum effectiveness. Also, before using herbs in a vaporizer to treat an asthma attack, be aware of the ingredients of the chosen herb, especially if it is an herbal blend. Some aromatherapy mixes may contain certain perfumes or dyes that may even trigger an asthma attack.
One suggestion to use in conjunction with an herbal vaporizer remedy is to practice relaxation techniques to calm an asthma attack. Attacks can be extremely frightening and this causes the heart rate to increase and affects breathing. If it is feasible to do so, drinking chamomile tea has a relaxing effect on the body and may slow breathing to a normal rate. If drinking tea is not an option, try a massage of the neck and shoulders along with deep breathing meditation exercises. These techniques are very calming as well.
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