23/02/2012
Common problem of these days are Throat infections,These herbs soothe inflammations or directly reduce the inflammatory condition of the throat tissue. They work in a number of different ways. They can inhibit the inflammatory reaction directly or support and encourage the body's natural processes for reducing inflammation.
Pine - an excellent remedy for the lungs; liquefies and helps to expel bronchial phlegm and clears the head of congestion; its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory action is recommended for colds, coughs, flu, sore throats bronchitis and pneumonia; helps to relieve asthma and harsh, tight coughs.
Ginger - has a stimulating and expectorant action in the lungs; expelling and relieving catarrhal coughs and chest infections; acts as a tonic on the mucous membranes; has an inhibitory effect that blocks the release of important inflammatory mediators thus interfering with the formation of a whole range of inflammatory prostaglandins that lead to imbalance inflammation in the body; it does not interfere with the enhancement of the formation of the body's own natural anti-inflammatory substances.