Cure For Asthma: Herbal/Alternative Medicine

Euphorbia hirta for Asthma

What is Asthma?
Asthma is a long-term respiratory condition, in which the air ways may unexpectedly and suddenly narrow, often in response to an allergen, cold air,hot air or heat stress, exercise, or emotional stress. Symptoms include wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.


Herbal Cure For Asthma

Euphobia hirta, a potent antiasthma herb

      For the cure of Asthma in alternative or herbal way without the use of conventional medicine, I will recommend this potent herb called Euphorbia hirta popularly called (asthma plant) which belongs to the largest genus Euphorbia (1600 species) in the plant family Euphorbiaceae, which is characterized by the production of milky white latex.
     The plant is a small annual (ephemeral) herb. It has simple leaves that are displayed in opposite arrangement. 
 This plant derives its common name, (asthma plant) from its anti-asthmatic activity due to the relaxation effect it has on the bronchial tubes and a depressant action on respiration

The plant is a handy first-aid treatment as tea for people experiencing Asthma or  respiratory failure, dry cough etc.
 Using the plant may thus help the patients to breath with ease and remove the need for a ventilator for mild cases.
 It can be useful in mitigating some of the symptoms like fever, cough and respiratory challenges.

Overview of some medicinal uses of Euphorbia hirta
Euphorbia hirta is reported to contain triterpenes, phytosterols, tannins, polyphenols, flavonoids, essential oil, alkaloids, saponins, amino acids and minerals. Quercitrin, flavanoid glycosides

Ethno-pharmacological activities and application

Researchers across the world, including the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, have reported extensively on medicinal properties of this humble but wonderful plant. Euphorbia hirta is used in the treatment of bronchial and respiratory diseases such as Asthma, Bronchitis, Hay fever, Flu etc., and Gastrointestinal disorders (diarrohea, dysentery, intestinal parasitosis, etc.

 • The aqueous extract exhibits anxiolytic,  analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-          inflammatory activities. 
• Root decoction of the plant is also beneficial for nursing mothers deficient in milk (galactogogue). 
• The aqueous extract of E. hirta showed antioxidant effect and a free radical scavenging activity.
• It is used to lower blood pressure, treat athletes foot and dengue fever and for production of blood platelets.
 It can also be used to relieve anxiety and stress.


How to Use the Herb

Fresh leaves
✓Pounded, mixed with palm oil and licked     to treat any form of cough. 

✓Get a handful (50 gm) of fresh leaves         steeped in four cups (one litre) of water.

✓ Wash with detergent or soap to remove       dirt and germs.

✓ Bring to boil, live boiling for 3-4 minutes 

✓ Take as tea for 2-3 times a day.

Powder form
 ✓Steep two teaspoonful in one cup (250        ml) of boiled water,
✓ Leave in it to extract for 15 minutes 
    drink 3-5 times a day. 

Caution
This herb must be used with care. 
It is reported to have anti-fertility activity for women. Though the plant is reported to have anti-fertility activity, report from Guinea revealed that the plant extract had practically no toxicity towards man and guinea pigs.

Use for short period of time ranging from 1-3 days, and not more than 7 days at a time. If it must be repeated take a 7-day recess. 
Not recommended for expectant and nursing mothers, and small children.

Conclusion and Recommendations
When this herb is taken as directed, it brings relief for Asthmatic condition. It softens dry cough to release mucus as phlegm, which will clear airways and nasal chambers experienced by someone suffering from chronic flu.

The various medicinal uses of E. hirta are well documented among human populations in Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Tanzania, Gabon, Congo, Guinea, Liberia and East Africa. 

Reference
A research group in the University of Ibadan is exploring the benefits of Euphorbia hirta 
and similar plants for the cure of chronic flu and other respiratory diseases including COVID-19. Contributing to the study on medicinal efficacy of the plant in different ways are: Professor Ademola Ladele (Agricultural Extensionist); Professor Rasheed Awodoyin (Weed Ecologist); Professor Olaniyi Babayemi (Animal Scientist), Professor Olapeju Aiyelaagbe (Chemist); Dr Okhiomah A. Abu (Animal Scientist); Dr. Olugbenga AdeOluwa (Organic Agriculturist); Dr Olajumoke Oke Fayinminnu (Toxicologist); Dr Funmilayo Adebiyi (Animal Scientist); Dr Idayat Gbadamosi (Ethnobotanist) and Dr Joseph Badejo (Cardiovascular Pharmacologist).


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