Honey as household remedy for pneumonia
Already in ancient and medieval times honey was used as a universal remedy. At that time it was used mainly on wounds because of its antibacterial effect. But also in the body honey can be helpful against some bacteria, besides one uses the anti-inflammatory effect in case of pneumonia. The honey is usually dissolved in the tea and thus absorbed into the body together with other active ingredients from the tea.
Carrot juice for the treatment of pneumonia
Carrot juice contains particularly high levels of vitamins and some minerals that strengthen the body’s overall defenses. Carrots and carrot juice are especially known for their positive effect on the eyes due to their high vitamin A content. But carrot juice can also be beneficial in the case of pneumonia.Its many ingredients sit protectively on the mucous membranes and thus help the body’s immune system.
In addition, fluid intake in general also plays a very important role in the effect of home remedies for pneumonia. Carrots are known to contain vitamin A. Vitamin A, as well as all other vitamins, also has numerous effects. These effects and what happens in the case of a vitamin A deficiency can be seen in the following articles:
- Effect of vitamin A
- Vitamin A deficiency
Cayenne pepper as household remedy for pneumonia
Cayenne pepper develops its effect primarily through capsaicin, which addresses the body’s heat and pain receptors. Cayenne pepper has a particularly positive effect on blood circulation through this mechanism, which is why it is often used superficially to treat muscle tension. When ingested with food, however, the blood circulation-promoting effect can also act on the body’s mucous membranes, so that cayenne pepper also contributes to strengthening the immune system.
- Cayenne pepper
- Home remedy against circulatory problems
Turpentine oil against pneumonia
Turpentine oil is used for both external and internal applications. The internal application consists of a steam inhalation of turpentine oil, which is composed of several essential oils. Thus, turpentine oil is extracted from pine, which can also be used as a household remedy for pneumonia.
The steam inhalation of the turpentine oil leads to an atomization of the oil into tiny drops. These can reach deep into the lungs via the respiratory tract and thus have a particularly good effect on the lung tissue. Turpentine oil mainly has an anti-inflammatory effect, while at the same time strengthening the immune system. The pine is a brook flower. You can find a list of all Bach flowers at
- List of all Bach Flowers
- Pine, Scottish Pine
