Bronchitis is caused due to excessive and persistent cough and cold. It is a respiratory infection that results in the swelling of bronchi. This syndrome mainly takes place when bronchial tree lining is hampered by adenovirus, coronarvirus or rhinovirus viruses. In some cases, fungal infection or bacterial infection also results in bronchitis.

The disease can be both chronic and acute. Bacterial or viral infections such as influenza or cold mainly cause acute bronchitis. Acute bronchitis takes its own time to heal but the result can be achieved in much quicker time by using herbal remedies for bronchitis.

Chronic bronchitis occurs due to inflammation of the lungs that might be caused because of excessive smoking or exposure to pollutions such as noxious fumes or air pollutants. Chronic bronchitis can cause several dangerous ailments such as heart enlargement, pulmonary hypertension and heart failure. As medication brings side effects, it has been proven that natural cure for bronchitis is effective in both prevention and treatment.

American and Siberian Ginseng
Both these herbs works wonder for lungs. They can decrease the swelling of the lungs by clearing the bronchial passages naturally. However, people with acute heart ailment or high blood pressure should avoid American and Siberian Ginseng.

Herbal Tea
Having herbal tea made from several essential herbs can be effective for bronchitis treatment. Coltsfoot can clear mucus from the airways and restrain spasms development in the bronchus. Thus, tea made of coltsfoot naturally heals bronchitis. Other herbs that can be used for curing bronchitis are creosote bush, pleurisy root, bromelain lobelia, colloidal silver, pycnogenol, eucalyptus, fenugreek, ginkgo biloba, goldenseal and ephedra.

Other Remedies
Vegetable oil can be used to massage chest and back. It helps to clear the blockage in the lungs. The expectorant properties of mullien herb prevent muscle spasms and relieves throat naturally. Having food that is rich in the constituents of Vitamin A and Vitamin C can also cure bronchitis as it prevents bronchial tube from swelling.