DiseasesAsthma — can diet and herbs relieve shortness of breath?
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Hubert Czerniak says that nettle may ease asthma attacks, while black seed may ease asthma symptoms and shortness of breath.
- Henryk Różański describes heartleaf sida as an herb that helps with breathing and has anti-asthmatic effects, and says that Tylophora asthmatica and Quebracho bark extracts are used for asthma or shortness of breath.
- Hubert Czerniak writes that thyme may thin lingering phlegm, and that herbal infusions may thin mucus.
- The Budwig diet is presented as helpful in fighting allergies.
What the authors write
Hubert Czerniak
Nettle may ease asthma attacks, while black seed may ease asthma symptoms and shortness of breath.
„It has an antihistamine effect, so it may ease bronchial asthma attacks and inflammation. Black seed is also worth trying, as it effectively relieves symptoms of atopic dermatitis and hay fever. Black seed contains thymoquinone, a substance with anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, and antifungal effects. It improves lung function and eases the symptoms of bronchial asthma. Studies have shown that people taking black seed oil experienced relief from hay fever, shortness of breath, and atopic skin lesions.”Ma działanie antyhistaminowe, przez co może złagodzić ataki astmy oskrzelowej i stany zapalne. Warto sięgnąć także po czarnuszkę, która skutecznie łagodzi objawy atopowego zapalenia skóry i kataru siennego. Czarnuszka zawiera substancję tymochinon, która działa przeciwzapalnie, antybiotycznie i przeciwgrzybiczo. Poprawia wydolność płuc i łagodzi objawy astmy oskrzelowej. Badania wykazały, że u osób przyjmujących olej z czarnuszki ustąpiły: katar sienny, duszności oraz zmiany atopowe na skórze.
Hubert Czerniak
Nettle may ease asthma attacks, while black seed may ease asthma symptoms and shortness of breath.
„It has an antihistamine effect, so it may ease bronchial asthma attacks and inflammation. Black seed is also worth trying, as it effectively relieves symptoms of atopic dermatitis and hay fever. Black seed contains thymoquinone, a substance with anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, and antifungal effects. It improves lung function and eases the symptoms of bronchial asthma. Studies have shown that people taking black seed oil experienced relief from hay fever, shortness of breath, and atopic skin lesions.”Ma działanie antyhistaminowe, przez co może złagodzić ataki astmy oskrzelowej i stany zapalne. Warto sięgnąć także po czarnuszkę, która skutecznie łagodzi objawy atopowego zapalenia skóry i kataru siennego. Czarnuszka zawiera substancję tymochinon, która działa przeciwzapalnie, antybiotycznie i przeciwgrzybiczo. Poprawia wydolność płuc i łagodzi objawy astmy oskrzelowej. Badania wykazały, że u osób przyjmujących olej z czarnuszki ustąpiły: katar sienny, duszności oraz zmiany atopowe na skórze.
Henryk Różański
Heartleaf sida is said to widen the bronchi, make breathing easier, and have anti-asthmatic effects.
„It widens the bronchi. It makes breathing easier. It prevents muscle weakness. It inhibits inflammatory infiltration by granulocytes and helper T cells, inhibits the release of IL-2, TNF-alpha and gamma, and raises levels of IL-4, IL-5 and IL-10. It blocks the movement of NF-kB from the cytoplasm into the cell nucleus.”Rozszerza oskrzela. Ułatwia oddychanie. Zapobiega osłabieniu mięśniowemu. Hamuje nacieczenia zapalne granulocytami i komórkami pomocniczymi T, hamuje uwalnianie IL-2, TNF-alfa i – gamma, podnosi poziom IL-4, IL-5 i IL-10. Blokuje translokację NF-kB z cytoplazmy do jądra komórkowego.
Henryk Różański
Tylophora asthmatica is described as an anti-asthmatic herb used to treat asthma.
„Chebulic myrobalan, family: Combretaceae; medicinal material: bark, fruit – Cortex, Fructus Myrobalani (Chebulae)
Anthraquinone: chebulin; tannins (up to 45%), gallic acid and gallic acid glycosides, triterpenes (arjunetin, arjunin)
Antispasmodic
Astringent, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, heart-strengthening, anti-hemorrhagic, antidiarrheal; used for cough, wheezing, sore throat, hoarseness, ulcers, and gum inflammation
Tylophora asthmatica (L. f. Wight & Arn), family: Asclepiadaceae; medicinal material: leaf – Folium and root – Radix
Phenanthroindolizidine alkaloids: tylophorine, 0.2–0.3%
Anti-inflammatory, antianaphylactic and antispasmodic
Anti-inflammatory, anti-asthmatic, and anti-allergic; used to treat asthma, allergies, and respiratory catarrh; laxative, sweat-inducing, emetic in larger doses, blood-purifying, antirheumatic, expectorant; used to treat psoriasis
Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal, family: nightshade – Solanaceae, German.”Chebulische Myrobalane rodzina: Combretaceae surowiec: kora, owoc – Cortex, Fructus Myrobalani (Chebulae)
antrachinon: chebulina (chebulin) garbniki (do 45%), kwas galusowy i glikozydy galusowe, trójterpeny (arjunetyna, arjunina)
antispasmodic (przeciwskurczowe)
ściągające, przeciwzapalne, antyseptyczne, wzmacniające serce, przeciwkrwotoczne, przeciwbiegunkowe; przy kaszlu, świszczącym oddechu, bólu gardła, chrypce, owrzodzeniach, zapaleniu dziąseł
Tylophora asthmatica (L. f. Wight & Arn) rodzina: Asclepiadaceae surowiec: liść – Folium i korzeń – Radix
alkaloidy fenantroindolizydynowe: tyloforyna (tylophorine) 0,2-0,3%
przeciwzapalne, antyanafilaktyczne, przeciwskurczowe (anti-inflammatory, antianaphylactic and antispasmodic)
przeciwzapalne, przeciwastmatyczne, przeciwuczuleniowe; w leczeniu astmy, alergii, nieżytów układu oddechowego; przeczyszczające, napotne, w większych dawkach wymiotne, czyszczące krew, przeciwreumatyczne, wykrztuśne; w leczeniu łuszczycy
Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal rodzina: psiankowate – Solanaceae niem.
Henryk Różański
Quebracho bark extracts were used to treat shortness of breath, including that associated with asthma.
„Bark extracts were used to treat symptoms of shortness of breath and bronchitis. They reduce the breathing rate. They were especially valuable for treating shortness of breath caused by emphysema, tuberculosis, and asthma. They also relieve palpitations and cardiac breathlessness, especially in older people.”Wyciągi z kory były używane w leczeniu objawów duszności i zapalenia oskrzeli. Zmniejszają bowiem częstość oddechów. Szczególnie wartościowe były w terapii duszności w przebiegu rozedmy, gruźlicy i astmy. Znoszą również objawy kołatania serca i zadyszki sercowej, szczególnie u osób starszych.
Hubert Czerniak
Thyme is said to thin lingering phlegm, while drinking herbal infusions is said to thin mucus.
„Thyme has antibacterial and expectorant effects and thins lingering phlegm. Other herbs that may ease allergy symptoms include burdock, dandelion, echinacea, St. John’s wort, yarrow, and licorice. Drinking these herbal infusions thins mucus and soothes skin problems.”Tymianek działa antybakteryjnie, wykrztuśnie i rozrzedza zalegającą flegmę. Objawy alergii mogą złagodzić także: łopian, mniszek lekarski, jeżówka, dziurawiec, krwawnik i lukrecja. Picie tych naparów ziołowych rozrzedza śluz i koi dolegliwości skórne.
Hubert Czerniak
Thyme is said to thin lingering phlegm, while drinking herbal infusions is said to thin mucus.
„Thyme has antibacterial and expectorant effects and thins lingering phlegm. Other herbs that may ease allergy symptoms include burdock, dandelion, echinacea, St. John’s wort, yarrow, and licorice. Drinking these herbal infusions thins mucus and soothes skin problems.”Tymianek działa antybakteryjnie, wykrztuśnie i rozrzedza zalegającą flegmę. Objawy alergii mogą złagodzić także: łopian, mniszek lekarski, jeżówka, dziurawiec, krwawnik i lukrecja. Picie tych naparów ziołowych rozrzedza śluz i koi dolegliwości skórne.
Hubert Czerniak
The Budwig diet is intended to provide omega-3s, fiber, antioxidants, and complex carbohydrates; Hubert Czerniak presents it as helpful in fighting allergies.
„Dr. Budwig’s diet can help us fight allergies. It provides the body with foods rich in omega-3 fats, fiber, antioxidants, and complex carbohydrates. The main product used in this diet is unrefined, cold-pressed linseed oil, which is high in linolenic acid.”W zwalczeniu alergii pomoże nam dieta dr Budwing. Dieta ta dostarcza organizmowi pokarmy bogate w tłuszcze omega 3, błonnik, antyoksydanty i węglowodany złożone. Podstawowym produktem stosowanym w tej diecie jest nieoczyszczony olej lniany tłoczony na zimno, z wysoką zawartością kwasu linolenowego.
Hubert Czerniak
Hubert Czerniak writes that if you return to the diet that caused the allergy, the allergy will quickly return.
„The ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 is therefore optimal.
It is worth being patient and persistent. Treating allergies with natural methods may bring the desired results. Allergies can be eliminated permanently, but if we return to the diet that caused them, they will quickly return.”Stosunek omega 3 do omega 6 jest więc optymalny.
Warto uzbroić się w cierpliwość i upór. Leczenie alergii naturalnymi metodami może przynieść zamierzony efekt. Alergii można pozbyć się na stałe, ale jeśli wrócimy do żywienia, które ją spowodowało, szybko wróci.
Jan Jaśkowski
Asthma is characterized by chronic inflammation of the airways, which can cause shortness of breath, chest tightness, and wheezing.
„Asthma, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), and many other lung diseases are characterized by chronic inflammation of the airways. This inflammation causes symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest tightness, and wheezing.
The respiratory system consists of the trachea and bronchi, lungs and pleura, blood and lymph vessels, and the nerves that supply these structures.”Astma, POCHP – przewlekła obturacyjna choroba płuc – oraz wiele innych chorób płuc charakteryzuje się przewlekłym zapaleniem dróg oddechowych. To zapalenie wywołuje takie objawy jak duszność, ściskanie w klatce piersiowej czy świszczący oddech.
Układ oddechowy tworzą tchawica i oskrzela, płuca i opłucne, naczynia krwionośne i limfatyczne oraz nerwy unerwiające te struktury.
Research from PubMed · Europe PMC
We selected 3 studies with the best, positive results. This is a selection, not a full review of all research.
Total number of studies on this topic in PubMed: 79.
A review found that some herbs and omega-3 fatty acids may improve certain asthma-related outcomes, although the clinical benefits were limited.
Aim of the study: Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways, characterized by T-helper (Th) 2 inflammation. Current lifestyle recommendations for asthma patients are to consume a diet high in fruits and vegetables and to maintain a healthy weight.
Results: Fifteen studies reported improvements in either asthma-related outcomes or immunological parameters, and eight of these reported improvements in both areas. Two studies reported worsening in either asthma-related outcomes or immunological parameters, and one of these reported worsening in both areas. Promising interventions used herbs, herbal mixtures or extracts, and omega-3 LCPUFAs, although few interventions produced clinically relevant results. Future studies should focus on further optimizing the beneficial effects of nutritional interventions in asthma patients, for example by considering asthma phenotypes and endotypes.
Money for the studygovernment, public institutions · Health~Holland, Top Sector Life Sciences & Health, Health~Holland, Top Sector Life Sciences & Health
Do the authors have ties to companies?no — the authors say so
Did a manufacturer help with the study?NO
Type of studyreview of many studies
“Not stated” does not mean nobody paid — the database does not always record it.
In obese mice with asthma, a Chinese herbal mixture reduced airway hyperresponsiveness and inflammation.
Aim of the study: To study HTHX effects on airway inflammation in obese asthmatic mice via the IL-17 A signaling pathway.
Results: HTHX alleviated the development of asthma in obese mice by improving lung tissue pathology, airway hyperresponsiveness, and inflammatory factors. Network pharmacology identified the involvement of the IL-17 signaling pathway. HTHX decreased the production of neutrophils and the expression of NETs in lung tissue. HTHX also reduced group 3 innate lymphoid cells and Th17 cells, which are responsible for producing IL-17 A. The production of IL-17 A-related protein was also suppressed. The results indicate that HTHX inhibited excessive activation of the IL-17 A signaling pathway. HTHX alleviated airway inflammation by regulating the IL-17 A signaling pathway in obese asthmatic mice.
Money for the studygovernment, public institutions · National Natural Science Foundation of China
Do the authors have ties to companies?not stated
Did a manufacturer help with the study?unknown
Type of studyanimal study
“Not stated” does not mean nobody paid — the database does not always record it.
In obese mice with asthma, a compound derived from a plant improved airway hyperresponsiveness and reduced lung inflammation.
Aim of the study: Obese asthma is an asthma phenotype that causes more severe lung inflammation and airway hyperresponsiveness than allergic asthma and is resistant to conventional therapy. Involucrasin B (IB) is a dihydroflavonoid isolated from Shuteria involucrata (Wall.) Wight & Arn., a traditional “Dai” and “Wa” medicine used in southern China to treat “phlegm and wetness of sputum” (obesity disease) as well as lung inflammation.
Results: In vivo, we found that treatment with IB improved airway hyperresponsiveness and lung histopathology and significantly inhibited the secretion of relevant inflammatory factors, such as interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-17A, and IL-22 in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, and total IgE and HDM-IgE in serum, compared with the model group (HFD+HDM). The findings indicate that IB could decrease the expression of granulocyte receptor 1 (Gr-1) and neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) in lung tissue, as well as the expression of NLR family pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3) and inducible nitric oxide synthase in M1 macrophages (M1). IB also reduced the population of ILC3/Th17 cells, which are responsible for producing IL-17A, a crucial mediator of neutrophil-mediated inflammation, confirming that the therapeutic effect of IB in obesity-related asthma was related to neutrophils and M1 cells. In addition, IB regulated lipid metabolism and inhibited the production of macrophages in adipose tissue.
Money for the studygovernment, public institutions · National Natural Science Foundation of China, Applied Basic Research Foundation of Yunnan Province
Do the authors have ties to companies?not stated
Did a manufacturer help with the study?unknown
Type of studyanimal study
“Not stated” does not mean nobody paid — the database does not always record it.
Perspectives and opinion materials
The content below presents the authors’ opinions, interpretations and hypotheses. It is not treated as equal to scientific studies and systematic reviews.
Orthomolecular Medicine News Service Opinion material
„A deficiency of magnesium and other minerals, which is very common in the modern world, can lead to asthma and many other health problems. In many cases, asthma symptoms can be reduced or prevented with appropriate doses of magnesium supplements. [4-7] Eating a healthier diet also helps. [2,7] Avoid artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives. Stop eating cold cuts and other preserved deli meats, including hot dogs. Eat more greens—much more—especially fresh, raw greens. Eat more legumes (unless you have a peanut allergy). Drink more water, which will help flush out antigens.”A deficiency of magnesium and other minerals, very common in the modern world, can lead to asthma and many other health issues. In many cases, asthma symptoms can be reduced or prevented by appropriate doses of supplemental magnesium. [4-7] Eating a better diet helps, too. [2,7] Avoid artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives. Stop eating cold cuts and other deli meats that are preserved, including hot dogs. Eat more greens -- a lot more -- especially fresh and raw greens. Eat more legumes (unless there is a peanut allergy). Drink more water, which will help to flush out antigens.
Orthomolecular Medicine News Service Opinion material
„DiNicolantonio JJ, O'Keefe J (2021) The Importance of Maintaining a Low Omega-6/Omega-3 Ratio for Reducing the Risk of Autoimmune Diseases, Asthma, and Allergies. Mo Med. 118:453-459. Yam D, Eliraz A, Berry EM (1996) Diet and disease—the Israeli paradox: possible dangers of a high omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid diet. Isr J Med Sci. 32:1134-1143. Vashishtha V, Barhwal K, Kumar A, et al. (2017) Effect of seabuckthorn seed oil in reducing cardiovascular risk factors: A longitudinal controlled trial on hypertensive subjects. Clin Nutr Edinb Scotl. 36:1231-1238. Fawzy M, Nagi HM, Mourad R.”DiNicolantonio JJ, O'Keefe J (2021) The Importance of Maintaining a Low Omega-6/Omega-3 Ratio for Reducing the Risk of Autoimmune Diseases, Asthma, and Allergies. Mo Med. 118:453-459. Yam D, Eliraz A, Berry EM (1996) Diet and disease--the Israeli paradox: possible dangers of a high omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid diet. Isr J Med Sci. 32:1134-1143. Vashishtha V, Barhwal K, Kumar A, et al. (2017) Effect of seabuckthorn seed oil in reducing cardiovascular risk factors: A longitudinal controlled trial on hypertensive subjects. Clin Nutr Edinb Scotl. 36:1231-1238. Fawzy M, Nagi HM, Mourad R.
Orthomolecular Medicine News Service Opinion material
„Integrative orthomolecular medicine presents a holistic, patient-centered approach to nurturing resilience and optimism in the face of chronic autoimmune challenges. Through this integrative orthomolecular approach, we have observed significant improvements in our patients’ quality of life (126,127). In many cases, these methods have even helped reverse symptoms of various autoimmune diseases. This experience reinforces the potential of integrative medicine to offer renewed hope and health to those facing the challenges of autoimmune conditions. References: 1. Aparicio-Soto M, Sánchez-Hidalgo M, Alarcón-de-la-Lastra C.”Integrative orthomolecular medicine presents a holistic, patient-centered approach to nurturing resilience and optimism in the face of chronic autoimmune challenges. Through this integrative orthomolecular approach, we have observed significant improvements in our patients' quality of life (126,127). In many cases, these methods have even contributed to reversing symptoms of various autoimmune diseases. This experience reinforces the potential of integrative medicine to provide renewed hope and health to those facing the challenges of autoimmune conditions. References: 1. Aparicio-Soto M, Sánchez-Hidalgo M, Alarcón-de-la-Lastra C.
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