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Herb Corner

Cecelia Avitabile of The Herb Corner and Learning Center in
Melbourne FL is a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner with a Masters
of Herbalism degree and over 20 years of herbal experience. A
member of American Association of Drugless Practitioners and the
American Herbalist Guild. Visit www.herbcorner.net 321-757-7522
Herbs for Lung Health

Our lungs take in allergens like pollen, animal dander,
dust and mold, irritants like smoke, air pollution or
perfumes and other airborne chemicals; and filters them
Take Control of Your Health With out before they enter the bloodstream. To remove these
irritants the respiratory system responds with reflex actions
Herbs - Mankind’s Oldest Medicine such as postnasal drip, coughing and sneezing. However,
Herbs have been used as a standard practice overtime continual exposure to these substances can lead to
of complementary health-care for thousands of chronic inflammation in the lungs causing chronic bronchitis,
years. History has accumulated a vast knowledge asthma, emphysema, pulmonary or cystic fibrosis. It is also
of healing with plants providing us with a huge vari- interesting to note that lung problems can also occur after
ety of healing options. emotional or traumatic experiences which affect the adrenal
There are over 750,000 plants on the planet glands. For some people chest infections occur shortly after
Earth and they all contain chemical compounds a period of grief, sorrow or depression. Even the over-use of
that can be converted into hormones, vitamins and some medications can keep the lungs form functioning properly.
minerals that address the root cause of the condi- Nutritional deficiencies can be part of the problem especially
tion, not just the symptoms. They work like preci- magnesium deficiencies according to the Journal of American
sion instruments providing over-all support for the Medical Association many asthmatics showed significant
body. The Herb Corner carries all your herbal needs improvement to their condition when magnesium was introduced.
and all herbs are 100% organic. This is because magnesium helps reduce the histamine response
and helps relax smooth muscles opening the bronchial tubes
Master Herbalist & Certified Nutritional Consultant on Staff reducing spasms. Omega-3 fatty acids and flax vitamins B6, A, E,
C and zinc also play an important role in the health of the lungs.
We Sell More Than Just Herbs! Herbs do well with many lung problems. Herbs are beneficial
because they help to strengthen the whole respiratory system,
Unique Jewelry- Rings, Necklaces, Bracelets, so the triggers have less of an impact to the lungs. If you
already have a history of lung weakness using general lung
Earrings, , Raw and Tumbled Gemstones, tonic herbs may reduce some of the symptoms. Holy Basil
Gemstone Animals, Eggs & Spheres, Salt Lamps in acts as an expectorant and helps when there is shortness of
various sizes and shapes, Sage, Candles, multi- breath or bronchial spasms. Cubeb Berries are an excellent
colored LED lightboxes,, Lip Balms, long-term respiratory herb acting as a lung and adrenal tonic.
Headache Sticks, Bar & Liquid Elderberry acts as an antiviral, specifically to the lungs plus,
Soaps, Salves, food-grade Essential it helps remove mucous form the lungs. Another herb that
Oils, Unique Tea Diffusers, Tea Pots does this is Mullein; it works better in combination with other
& Oriental Mugs, Herbal Tumblers herbs. Elecampane acts as a lung tonic, it is warming to a wet
and much, much more!!! cough, it increases expectoration, it soothes irritated tissue
and it works like an antibiotic and antimicrobial to the lungs.
Other herbs that can do this are Garlic and Osha. Some other
Specializing In All Natural Products herbs that encourage expectoration of mucous are Coltsfoot,
Fenugreek and Sesame seeds. Antitussive herbs like Coltsfoot,
The Herb Corner Horehound and Wild Cherry help reduce coughing, especially
when the cough is so persistent that the person needs rest.
and Learning Center These should only be used when the person has been coughing
for long periods of time and needs to get some rest from
Hours: Wed-Fri. 10-5, Sat. 11-3 the coughing. Demulcent herbs like Licorice, Marshmallow,
Slippery Elm and Mullein help to coat and soothe irritated
277 N. Babcock St., Melbourne * 321-757-7522 tissue preventing an inflamed throat due to excessive coughing.
Bronchodilators like Elecampane and Ginger help open the
www.HerbCorner.net bronchiole by relaxing the muscles in the bronchiole tubes
making it easier to breathe. Herbs have many actions within
the respiratory system. Matching these actions to the condition
and the specific symptoms makes them more effective.
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