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4 Powerful Herbs That Help Cleanse Your Lungs — And How to Use Them

Our lungs face constant exposure to pollutants, smoke, and infections. Over time, this can lead to conditions like asthma, bronchitis, and COPD. While modern medicine offers solutions, nature has its own powerful allies. These four herbs are known for their lung-cleansing properties:

1. Licorice Root (Mulethi / Yashtimadhu)

• Benefits: Forms a soothing layer over mucous membranes, reduces inflammation, and helps with dry cough, sore throat, and bronchitis.
• How to use: Boil a small piece in water to make tea, or use powdered mulethi in warm water with honey.

2. Ginger

• Benefits: Anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial; protects lungs from damage and helps clear mucus.
• How to use: Add fresh ginger to meals, brew ginger tea, or mix ginger juice with honey for daily use.

3. Tulsi (Holy Basil)

• Benefits: Contains eugenol, which relaxes bronchial tubes and reduces airway inflammation. Effective for asthma and allergic rhinitis.
• How to use: Chew fresh leaves, make tulsi tea, or inhale steam infused with tulsi leaves.

4. Turmeric

• Benefits: Curcumin in turmeric reduces lung inflammation and supports detoxification.
• How to use: Mix turmeric powder in warm milk, or take curcumin supplements after consulting a doctor.

These herbs are widely used in Ayurveda and traditional medicine. For best results, use them consistently and consult a healthcare provider if you have chronic respiratory issues.