The Best Herbs for Lung and Sinus Health

Apr 10, 2022 | Uncategorized

Plant Medicine Guide to Lung And Sinus Health Andi Lynn's Blog Image

Spring is a time when you should enjoy the outdoors without worrying about itchy eyes and a runny nose. We’ve created this guide to respiratory support herbs to help you breathe better this season and improve sinus health. Pollen count is very high this season and is hurting everyone’s sinuses. Have you checked the Pollen Tracker recently?

At Andi Lynn’s, we don’t want you to suffer from respiratory and sinus issues in silence. That’s why it’s our mission to normalize plants as medicine. We supply uniquely blended herbal solutions and natural cough remedies to meet your wellness needs. 

How Herbs Help Boost Lung and Sinus Health

You know, you don’t always have to take OTC (over the counter) drugstore medicine to open up your sinuses when they’re feeling blocked. Nature gives us the exact medicine we need to feel our best, throughout any season. The following herbs in this blog have been used for a long time to help open up lung and sinus pathways to help you get a full breath without feeling bogged down.

Natural Cough Remedies

Andi Lynn's Graphic of Wild Cherry Bark Natural Cough Remedy Wild Cherry Bark

Wild cherry bark has traditionally been used as an expectorant for centuries. Expectorants are medicines that actually help you cough – they remove all the gunk stuck in your lungs. Wild Cherry Bark is a natural remedy is used in cough formulas due to its cough-suppressing, mild sedative, and throat-drying effects. Wild cherry thins and dispels mucus making it easier to move out of your body and not stay stuck in your respiratory system. Not to mention, it tastes like dessert. 

Andi Lynn's Graphic of Mullein Leaf Mullein Leaf

Mullein leaf soothes the respiratory tract so coughs are more productive and airways are open and not stuffed up. This herb has long been used to ease symptoms of bronchitis, calm spastic coughs, strengthen respiratory wellness, support lungs, and quiet nighttime coughs. Its flowers and leaves have a rich taste, and they soothe scratchy throats due to their anti-inflammatory properties.

Andi Lynn's Graphic of Nettle Leaf Natural Cough Remedy Nettle Leaf

Nettle leaf encourages sinus health by relieving pressure and drips while providing natural cough remedy support with vitamin C and folate and minerals like iron. Nettles have been traditionally used to help the sinuses and upper respiratory tract, allowing a proper response to common attacks to the body.

Andi Lynn's Graphic of Orange Peel Orange Peel

Orange peel is not only a delightful source of vitamin C and flavor, it also aids defense against pollen causing respiratory issues. In-season citrus prepares the body’s transition from the dark days of winter into the bright blooming spring! Orange peel has more vitamin C in the rind than the juice, which optimizes the body’s response to allergies to eliminate watery eyes and sneezes. Zest it up into your favorite mocktail or cocktail to boost sinus health!

Herbs for Lung Support

Andi Lynn's Graphic of Aronia Berry for Lung Support Aronia Berry

Aronia berry promotes the delivery of more vitamins and nutrients to more respiratory cells – and also in the arms and legs. These berries increase heart and lung health by supporting increased blood flow. Additionally, aronia contains 3 times more of the antioxidants than elderberries, making it excellent at removing harmful free radical stress to the body.

Andi Lynn's Graphic of Cranberry for Lung Support Cranberry

People call cranberries a superfood for good reason: They have all kinds of lung and sinus health-boosting benefits! It is commonly known that these berries clear buildup in the kidneys, bladder and urinary tract, and contain a specific antioxidant which shields urinary tract health against common attacks. Cranberries also can act as an anti-inflammatory, which may help reduce respiratory allergy symptoms and act as a lung support herb.

Andi Lynn's Graphic of Cherry Tart Cherry

Tart cherries support muscle strength and integrity due to their high levels of polyphenols, which helps to provide lung support. Polyphenols are nutrients which reduce oxidative stress and work to eliminate free radicals. Tart cherry also increases melatonin, which can help you fall asleep and heal faster, especially when you have a cough.

Stop coughing and boost sinus health with Andrea’s favorite natural cough remedies this season. We use all the natural herbs in this guide in our SpringBerry Syrup, EveryBerry Capsules, and Bronchia Calm syrup to boost respiratory wellness and sinus health and provide lung support, especially when you’re already feeling under the weather.