How to Make a Natural Lung Detox Recipe
Are you tired of constantly feeling short of breath or dealing with respiratory issues? If you’re searching for natural ways to detoxify your lungs, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, I will show you how to make a natural lung detox recipe to remove phlegm, constant coughing and mucus from your lungs.
Every day, we are exposed to various pollutants, toxins, and irritants that can take a toll on our respiratory health. Whether it’s air pollution, smoking, or exposure to chemicals, these factors can lead to congestion, inflammation, and reduced lung function. The struggle to breathe freely and maintain healthy lungs is a common challenge faced by many.
According to WebMD, the average person takes about 20,000 breaths per day. That’s an astonishing number, considering the quality of the air we breathe. It’s no wonder that our lungs can become overwhelmed and burdened with toxins over time.
The purpose of this article is to provide you with an easy to make lung detoxification remedy to help you get rid of respiratory problems and make your lungs healthier.
Natural Lung Detox Recipe
Equipment
- 1 saucepan
- 1 grater
- 1 glass jar
Ingredients
- 1 liter water
- 5 tbsp honey prefer local and organic
- 400 gr onions roughly chopped
- 1 tsp ginger freshly grated
- 2 tbsp turmeric freshly grated
Instructions
- Take a saucepan where you’ll put the water. Put it on the stove on medium heat.
- Add the turmeric, ginger and onion in it.
- Before it starts to boil, reduce the heat to low. Leave the mixture to simmer well. The liquid should be reduced to half of when you put it on the stove.
- Take it away from the stove and let it cool down.
- Add the honey in cooled liquid and stir well.
- Pour the mixture in the glass jar and close it with a lid.
- After the mixture has cooled completely, put it in the fridge.
Notes
The Beneficial Ingredients
Now, if you are wondering why this remedy is so powerful, it’s because it’s ingredients are proven to help, detox and fight lung inflammation.
1. Ginger
Ginger has strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects that can help with lung problems as shown in scientific research studies. [1]
For example, it can reduce swelling and protect cells from damage, which is good for your lungs. In one experiment, scientists gave mice with a certain type of asthma some ginger. They found that the ginger helped reduce symptoms like swelling and congestion in the lungs. [2]
In another experiment, scientists found that a mix of ginger and honey could help control certain immune responses that can cause lung inflammation. [3]
Finally, a study on rats showed that ginger could help protect the lungs from severe damage caused by too much oxygen and inflammation. [4]
As you can see, these studies suggest that ginger could be good for your lungs by reducing swelling and protecting them from damage.
You can also use ginger extract against inflammation. Ginger has been compared to indomethacin which is a pharmaceutical drug.
2. Onions
Onions contain beneficial ingredients like quercetin, flavonoids and phenolics. These compounds are antioxidant, anti-viral and anti-inflammatory.
There is also allicin in onions which is the powerful compound present in garlic. Numerous types of cancer can be fought with the help of this compound: prostate, esophageal, rectal, oral, laryngeal, ovary, colon, renal and breast cancers. [5] [6]
Regarding respiratory health, Onions, particularly Allium cepa (red onions), have been found to have various health benefits.
The compounds found in onions, such as flavonoids and alk(en)yl cysteine sulphoxides (ACSOs), have been reported to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties, which may be beneficial for respiratory disorders. [7] [8]
Additionally, onions have been shown to have a relaxant effect on tracheal smooth muscle, indicating a potential bronchodilatory effect that could be useful for obstructive pulmonary diseases. [9]
Furthermore, maintaining healthy mucus is very important for normal breathing and respiratory health. Compromised mucus can lead to inflammation and microbial dysbiosis in the respiratory tract. [10]
The potential anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties of onions may contribute to maintaining healthy mucus and preventing respiratory diseases. [11]
3. Honey
Honey has been found to have health-promoting effects on respiratory health, including its ability to fight off cough and reduce phlegm.
It has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties that make it effective against respiratory tract pathogens and biofilm-forming bacteria.
Honey can be used as a remedy for upper respiratory tract infection symptoms, and it may reduce the duration of acute coughs in pediatric patients.
Different types of honey, such as Hungarian black locust, linden, and sunflower honeys, have been shown to have antibacterial and antibiofilm effects against respiratory tract pathogens. [12]
Honey can also be combined with other ingredients, such as ginger (as mentioned before) grapefruit, mung beans, corn kernels, and purple yams, to create lung-clearing and phlegm-eliminating remedies. [13]
According to a particular study, taking honey against coughs is better and more effective than syrups! [14]
The excess of mucus can be eliminated with the help of honey wraps that you’ll apply on your chest. Here’s a video on how to prepare it.
Further reading: 14 Honey Health Benefits Backed By Research
4. Turmeric
I’ve probably mentioned turmeric in 1/3 of natural remedy articles I write – and for a good reason. Turmeric is probably the most powerful antioxidant and immune boosting spice in the world.
Turmeric has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which may be beneficial for lung conditions.
In a study by Lin et al., curcumin, a compound found in turmeric, was shown to inhibit lipopolysaccharide-induced mucus hypersecretion and inflammation in airway cells and mouse lungs through the activation of Nrf2, a transcription factor involved in cellular defense mechanisms. [15]
Another study by Kumari and Singh demonstrated that intranasal curcumin reduced airway inflammation and structural changes in a mouse model of silicosis, a lung disease caused by inhaling crystalline silica. [16]
Additionally, a study by Fajariyah found that turmeric extract decreased lung histological damage in mice induced by nicotine exposure. [17]
Bottom Line
So there you have it. An easy to prepare natural lung detox recipe with ingredients that are backed by scientific evidence. You can prepare it and store it in your fridge and use it every time you feel that tingling in your throat.
Let me know in the comments if you have any questions and I’ll research and get your the answers.
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