Asthma Helped by Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine

Asthma is the inflammation or allergies of our lungs making it quite difficult for the patient to breathe. This is due to the constriction of airways in our lungs, called bronchi. There are more and more people who are becoming afflicted with this condition. Regardless of age there are a lot of individuals who are suffering asthma.

You can hear them coughing or wheezing. They are fighting to breathe regularly. These allergies or inflammations are being caused by abnormal production of antibodies (immunoglobulin E). Our immune response system can either produce too much TH1, which causes inflammation. On the other hand, too much TH2 can start allergies. There are a lot of medicinal drugs that can help alleviate patients from asthma attacks. Still, these medicines are not quite effective to regulate production of both TH1 and TH2.

Just recently a group of scientist from Mount Sinai School of Medicine has stated that herbal medicines that are used in Chinese Traditional Medicines may regulate the function of the human’s immune system. It can either be taken as pure mixture of Chinese herbs or mixed with Western medicines.

There are actually 5 Chinese herbal mixtures that have shown a positive result in treating asthma. One of them is ASHMI (Anti-Asthma Herbal Medicine Intervention) this formulation includes three herbs and had been tested in the US.

Another formulation that is great for treating asthma is MMMDT (Modified Mai Men Dong Tang) which is composed of five herbs. The study shows that if MMMDT is combined with asthma therapy, it can improve the lungs. It was also proven that this medication has a more positive result than the method of asthma therapy plus placebo.

The third one is DCT (Ding Chuan Tang) which is composed of nine herbs. This can be a great therapy for asthma patients it can provide a relief in providing stability for the airways. STA-1 is another medication that has 10 Chinese herbs in it. it has provided great improvements on asthma patients. Then lastly is Sophora Flavescens Ait this can help reduce the need for inhaling corticosteroids and beta-agaonists.

ASHMI has been proven to have greater results. Asthmatic patients have regained normal cortisol level. If compared to prednisone the end results have concluded that asthmatic patients have gained weight and have improved in overall status.

As of now you cannot buy these herbs directly from pharmaceuticals. You can avail of this from a Chinese drugstore. Another option is to go a licensed acupuncturist and ask for prescription for Chinese herbs. Again, Chinese herbal medications are quite safe and effective. The power of the herbs can be quite an impressive one.

Remember, people with asthma experience symptoms of an attack when the airways tighten, inflame, or fill with mucus. Common asthma symptoms include but not limited to: Coughing, especially at night, Wheezing, Shortness of breath and Chest tightness, pain, or pressure. Asthma in children is on the rise, but with proper treatment for symptoms of asthma, kids and adults can live a healthier life.