Dr.Sharad Kasarle • Herbal medicines commonly used for asthma are:
Ma Huang
Coleus Forshkholii
Lobelia
Reishimushroom
Glycyrriza
Ginger
Curcumin and silybin
Yerba Mate
For long term control and prevention:
• Decrease protein to 10 percent of daily caloric intake. Replace animal protein as much as possible with plant protein
• Eliminate milk and milk products, substituting other calcium sources.
• Eliminate polyunsaturated vegetable oils, margarine, vegetable shortening, all partially hydrogenated oils that might contain trans-fatty acids, and all foods that might contain trans-fatty acids (such as deep-fried foods).
• Use extra-virgin olive oil as your main fat.
• Increase intake of omega-3 fatty acids.
• Always drink plenty of water to keep your respiratory tract secretions more fluid.
• Eat ginger and turmeric regularly for their anti-inflammatory effects.