Some excellent teas for pneumonia are elderberries and lemon leaves, as they have substances that help calm the infection and eliminate the phlegm that appears with pneumonia. However, eucalyptus and alteia teas can also alleviate the symptoms, especially the feeling of shortness of breath and the production of phlegm.
Although these teas can be used by almost all people, they should not replace the treatment indicated by the doctor, which may include the use of an antibiotic. Thus, these teas should only be used to supplement the treatment, helping to relieve the symptoms more quickly. Learn more about how pneumonia is treated.
1. Elder tea and onion
This tea is an excellent remedy for pneumonia, as elderberry has anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and anti-viral action that help reduce cough and excess phlegm, characteristic of pneumonia. In addition, the onion has excellent anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties to lessen the infection that arises in cases of bacterial pneumonia.
Ingredients
- 10 g of dried elderberry flowers;
- 1 grated onion;
- 500 ml of water.
Method of preparation
Put the ingredients to a boil in a pan, for 5 to 10 minutes. Then remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes. Strain and drink 4 cups a day. This tea should not be taken by pregnant women and infants under 1 year of age.
2. Tea with lime leaves and honey
Tea made from lime and honey leaves is a great remedy to complement the treatment of pneumonia and increase its effect. Lemon leaves have anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties that help reduce lung irritation. In addition, honey, with its expectorant action, facilitates phlegm removal and increases well-being.
Ingredients
- 15 g of lime leaves;
- 1/2 liter of water;
- 1 tablespoon of honey.
Method of preparation
Put the lime leaves in boiling water for about 10 minutes. Then let cool, strain and add the honey. Take 3 cups of tea per day.
In addition to the above benefits, by drinking this lukewarm tea, you also inject some vitamin C, which ultimately strengthens the body's natural defenses.
3. Tea of honey and honey
The alteia is a plant with strong expectorant and antitussive properties and therefore its tea can be used in cases of pneumonia to relieve symptoms such as persistent cough and excess phlegm. In addition, because it also has immunomodulatory action, alteia also helps to strengthen the immune system, helping in the fight against infection.
Honey can be added to sweeten tea, but it also helps to relieve irritation of the mucous membranes, especially if there is sore throat.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon root of alteia;
- 200 ml of boiling water;
- 1 teaspoon of honey.
Method of preparation
Place the root of alteia along with the water to boil in a pan for 10 to 15 minutes. Then let it soften, strain and drink 3 to 4 times a day. This tea should not be consumed during pregnancy or breastfeeding, nor by people with diabetes without the advice of a doctor.
4. Eucalyptus tea
Eucalyptus tea has been used since ancient times to treat respiratory problems due to its antiseptic, expectorant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial action which, in addition to relieving cough and phlegm, also help fight infection and irritation of the lung.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chopped eucalyptus leaves;
- 1 cup boiling water.
Method of preparation
Place the eucalyptus leaves in the cup for about 10 minutes, strain and drink 3 to 4 times a day. This tea should also be avoided during pregnancy.
Eucalyptus leaves can also be used to make an inhalation by putting some in a pan with boiling water and inhaling the steam with a towel over the head.
