* Garlic remedies for pneumonia helps in lowering down body temperature and easing laboured breathing per application of garlic paste on the chest. Garlic capsule offers natural supports through its antibacterial purposes. However, allicin, the same ingredient that wards of inflammation and bacteria, is the same culprit in the horrible smell that it omits. But the advantages of using garlic far outweigh its not-so-pleasant smell.
*Fenugreek Tea : The fenugreek plant is widely used as a spice and herb in various natural remedies for various diseases. The tea made from the seeds of the fenugreek plant have the same value as that in quinine which is known to reduce fevers and is peculiarly treasured as a soothing and cleansing drink. The seeds, when dampened with water, are considered to be lightly mucilaginous and a tea made from it has the ability to lyse sticky substances such as body mucus.Consuming fenugreek tea can aid the body get rid of toxic substances and allows the body to sweat out in patients with pneumonia. Drinking up to 4 cups daily is advisable. To add some flavour, squeezing a bit of lemon juice may be done. However, it is very important to remember that in order to prevent food and tea interaction and promote proper pneumonia treatment, do not eat any other food while drinking the tea.
* A combination of vitamins C and E will help to destroy free radicals that develop in your body when it fights infections. Under the supervision of your doctor, take 5,000 to 15,000 mgs of vitamin C daily but take it in divided doses every two to three hours a day. Take 400 to 800 ius of vitamin E and 500 mgs of bioflavonoids daily to help boost the effectiveness of vitamin C. Bromelain is a great boost for antibiotics like vitamin C and E. Bromelain is a digestive enzyme that helps smooth out mucus build up by thinning it. Take 250 to 500 mgs of Bromelain three times a day until your symptoms subside.
* Vegetable juices : Nothing compares to the nutritional and medicinal prowess behind vegetables and fruits. So, is vegetable juice beneficial to clients experiencing pneumonia? Yes, of course. Various vegetable juices were reported to aid in the treatment of pneumonia. One example of which is a juice from carrots which is rich in phytochemicals, beta-carotene and anti-oxidant. It will help the lung repair its tissues because of its potassium content plus, it can work as an antioxidant agent in the damaged lungs. Combinations of other vegetables juices such as that from spinach, beet, and cucumber prove to be beneficial also.
*Sesame seeds : There are three known varieties of sesame seeds: black, white and red. The black variety is best in producing high quality oil and is best fitted for medicinal purposes. The white ones are known to be rich in calcium while the red variety is particularly high in iron.Sesame seeds are also effective in combating respiratory disease such as acute and chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, and asthma because of its expectorant property thus removing phlegm from the bronchial tube. A mixture of sesame seeds with a tablespoonful of linseed, a pinch of salt and one spoonful of heavenly honey should be taken every night as it yields a beneficial result in treating pneumonia the natural way.
*Herbs : Herbs have a variety of uses that ranges from culinary to medicinal and even up to spiritual usage. Medically speaking, herbs are one of the natural ways to help treat many diseases although there are some herbs that shouldn’t be administered in large quantities because they produce a toxic effect. Take note, it is recommended that before initializing the usage of any herbal remedy one must consult his or her doctor in order to have the proper dosages.In pneumonia, herbs are used in strengthening the immune system and eliminating toxic impurities in body. Pleurisy root or Asclepsiastuberosa is one herb specific for pneumonia, bronchitis, influenza and pleurisy remedy. It is known to be an efficient peripheral vasodilator that enhances the volume of the lungs. Wild cherry, also known as Prunusserotina, is reported to treat various health illnesses including that related to the lungs. Wild cherry has a stimulating astringent effect, which helps in expectoration, calms nervous irritability and it is also noted for its usefulness in aiding mucus membrane irritations. On the other hand, bloodroot is an herb with an antispasmodic, diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant and mucus membrane stimulation effect essential in the natural treatment plan for individuals with pneumonia.
== Warnings ==
Remember, that even though pneumonia is treatable, it is considered to be an extremely serious illness. Piece of advice: do not wait and get treatment as early as possible. And it won’t hurt that apart from the medical management your doctor has institutionalized during the treatment phase, you will also consider natural ways to supplement and alleviate the symptoms and the condition as quickly as possible.