The main symptom of chronic bronchitis is coughing, either dry or wet. Additionally, individuals with the condition may experience chest pain, weakness, and profuse sweating during physical exertion.
The treatment of the disease involves a combination of medications, including medicinal plants prescribed by a doctor. Their purpose is to alleviate the condition, relieve symptoms, and strengthen the immune system.
For chronic bronchitis, a herbal infusion made from birch buds, marshmallow, nettle, and thyme can be helpful.
• Birch buds enhance expectoration and act as an antibacterial agent. They strengthen the immune system, improving the body’s response to treatment and helping it cope with the illness. As a diaphoretic agent, birch buds assist in reducing fever.
• If the cough is wet, marshmallow thins mucus and facilitates its removal from the respiratory tract. If it’s dry, it promotes the formation of phlegm, thus easing the cough. The plant disinfects inflamed areas, preventing infection.
• Nettle stimulates carbohydrate and protein metabolism in the body, enhancing the condition of the bronchi and promoting faster recovery. Additionally, nettle has expectorant and antimicrobial properties.
• Thyme reduces inflammation, alleviates spasms, and enhances the healing effect of birch buds during a fever.
INGREDIENTS
• Birch buds 50 g
• Marshmallow 200 g
• Nettle (leaves) 50 g
• Thyme 100 g
• Hot water 0.5 L
PREPARATION
• To prepare the infusion, create a medicinal blend by mixing the plant materials in a dry container.
• Take 2 tablespoons of the blend and put it in a saucepan.
• Pour hot water over the mixture.
• Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer gently for just over 10 minutes.
• Remove the saucepan from the heat, cover with a towel, and let it steep for another half an hour.
• Drink one-third of a cup three times a day. Consume the infusion after meals.
EFFECT
• Reduction of inflammation and disinfection.
• Thinning of mucus and increased expectoration.
• Alleviation of dry cough.
• Relief of spasms.
• Strengthening of the immune system.
• Reduction of fever.
