Tea For Asthma

The use of tea in supplementing treatment for asthma is slowly becoming prevalent in the modern world as recognition for the health properties of the natural brew intensifies.


Asthma is a chronic condition in which the airways in the body occasionally constrict, become inflamed, and are lined with excessive amounts of mucus or phlegm, often as a reaction to one or more triggers.


Asthma attacks may be caused by such things as exposure to a catalyst in the environment such as an allergen, tobacco smoke, cold or warm air, or moist air. Activities like exercise or exertion, and even emotional stress can trigger asthma attacks.


Asthma symptoms include wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. Bronchodilators are often used to treat constriction in the airways as a result of asthma.


Increasingly, natural remedies are being used to help treat asthma and those suffering from its symptoms.

Some of the teas being used to help in the overall treatment of asthma include:

Biota Tea - may help fight asthma and other congestion problems.

Chamomile Tea - Helps relax inflamed airways.

Cramp Bark Tea - may help relieve symptoms associated with asthma.

Curculigo Tea - this tea is popular in Chinese traditional medicine for its ability to help counter congestion problems like asthma and bronchitis.

Elderbery Tea - May help alleviate asthma symptoms.

Elecampane Tea - Long regarded in helping treat various respiratory ailments like asthma.

Epazote Tea - May be helpful against asthma

Ephedra Tea - May help alleviate asthma

Epimedium Tea - may help fight asthma

Eucalyptus Tea - when inhaled, may help in the treatment of cough

Feverfew Tea - may help in the treatment of asthma

Ginger Tea - Helps minimize symptoms of asthma and other respiratory ailments.

Green Tea - Has EGCG that is believed to be potent in promoting well-being.

Gynostemma Tea - traditional remedy for asthma

Licorice Tea - Helps sooth inflammations.

Lobelia Tea - may be used as respiratory stimulant in the treatment of asthma.

Lungwort Tea - anti-congestive properties may help relieve asthma

Mullein Tea - Has components that prove a big help in fighting disorders of the respiratory system.

Nettle Tea - Can help relieve asthma symptoms due to its ability to fight allergic infection.

Peppermint Tea - may be helpful in relieving asthma symptoms.

Plantain Tea - may be helpful in relieving symptoms of asthma & other congestive ailments.

Reishi Tea - may be effective natural remedy for asthma.

Soapwort Tea - may help alleviate asthma.

Solomon's Seal Tea - may be helpful against asthma.

Spikenard Tea - may help in relief of asthma symptoms.

Thyme Tea - Has potent components useful in combating respiratory problems.

White Tea - Has potent antioxidants essential for maintenance of general well-being.

Yucca Tea - may be helpful against asthma.


While taking note of the beneficial effects of these types of tea in combating asthma, it is also recommended that consultations be done with qualified medical practitioners.