Effective Folk Remedies for Treating Tracheitis

Folk remedies for treating tracheitis are widely used to improve the condition of patients. In this article, you will find the best recipes for infusions and inhalations made from medicinal herbs.

Inhalations as a Treatment for Tracheitis

Inhalations are an integral part of folk treatment for tracheitis. It is recommended to perform inhalations 3-5 times a day for 5-10 minutes. You can use an inhaler at home, or if you don't have one, a regular cup will suffice.

Make a cone from dense paper, cut the tip to create an opening with a diameter of 3-4 cm and place it on a cup with the herb infusion. Inhale the steam through the opening.

Herbal Mixtures for Inhalation

The most effective inhalation includes a mixture of herbs. You will need:

• 1 tablespoon of eucalyptus leaves,
• 2 tablespoons of sage leaves,
• 1 tablespoon of chamomile flowers,
• 1 tablespoon of mint leaves,
• 1 tablespoon of pine buds,
• 2 tablespoons of elecampane root,
• 1 tablespoon of thyme.

Mix the herbs, pour one tablespoon of the mixture with a glass of boiling water, and heat in a water bath in a closed container for 30 minutes, stirring (do not bring to a boil). Strain the infusion and use it in the inhaler for 10 minutes.

If not all the herbs are available, you can use at least a few of them.

Eucalyptus Inhalations

Eucalyptus inhalations are one of the best folk remedies for treating tracheitis. To do this, pour 1 tablespoon of crushed eucalyptus leaves with a glass of boiling water and keep it on low heat or in a water bath for 30-40 minutes. Pour the infusion into the inhaler and breathe for 10 minutes.

For busy people, eucalyptus essential oil is suitable: add 5 drops of oil to a glass of boiling water and start the inhalation immediately.

Inhalations with Potatoes

Another method of folk treatment for tracheitis is inhalations with potatoes. Wash 8-10 potatoes, boil them in their skins until ready, and drain the water.

Lean over the pot and inhale the steam for 10 minutes, covering yourself with a blanket.

Popular Folk Remedies

One of the most well-known remedies for treating tracheitis is mustard plasters, which can only be used when the temperature does not exceed +37.5°C.

Hot foot baths with mustard are also helpful. Dissolve 5-10 tablespoons of dry mustard in 5 liters of hot water, immerse your feet for 10 minutes, then dry thoroughly and put on warm socks.

Drinking plenty of fluids is also an important part of treatment: infusions of viburnum, raspberry, lingonberry, and cranberry with honey will be very beneficial.

Treating Tracheitis with Herbs

Many medicinal herbs are used in folk medicine to treat tracheitis. Here are some of them:

Pine

Pine buds and shoots are an excellent remedy. Pour 1 tablespoon of young buds with a glass of boiling water and boil for 5 minutes. Drink hot at 1 tablespoon 4-5 times a day.

European Wild Ginger

This poisonous plant has good expectorant properties, but it must be used with caution. Pour 2 tablespoons of fresh leaves with a glass of boiling water and steep for 2 hours. Strain and take 1 tablespoon 4 times a day, no more than 5 days.

Blackberry Leaves

Brew 2 tablespoons of dried leaves with boiling water in a thermos (2 glasses) and let it steep for 1 hour. Drink instead of tea throughout the day.

Thyme

Creeping thyme is used for treating tracheitis and other respiratory diseases. Brew 1-2 tablespoons in a glass of boiling water, let it steep for an hour, strain, and drink 1 tablespoon 4 times a day.

Mallow

Brew 1 tablespoon of crushed mallow stems and leaves with a glass of boiling water. Let the infusion steep for 2 hours and drink 1-2 sips throughout the day.

Herbal Mixture

For treating tracheitis, a herbal mixture is useful, which includes:

• creeping thyme - 10 parts,
• fennel - 10 parts,
• mint - 10 parts,
• plantain - 15 parts,
• licorice root - 15 parts,
• coltsfoot - 20 parts.

Mix the herbs, brew 5 tablespoons of the mixture in 1 liter of boiling water. Let it steep, wrapped in a blanket, for 1 hour. Strain and drink half a glass before meals 4 times a day. If not all herbs are available, make an infusion from the ones you have, especially coltsfoot and licorice root.