Acute bronchitis refers to acute inflammation of the bronchi caused by bacterial or viral infections, irritation from physical or chemical factors, or allergic reactions. A light diet is recommended, consisting of nutrient-rich foods that are high in calories and vitamins but low in fat. Avoid fatty, spicy, deep-fried, and seafood-based foods; refrain from drinking alcohol; and quit smoking.
The following are clinically proven, affordable, effective, and delicious herbal tea, decoction, and soup recipes:
Ginger, Platycodon, and Brown Sugar Decoction，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Dispels wind and cold; promotes lung function and relieves cough. Suitable for acute bronchitis caused by wind-cold. with a distinctly warm cast, the formula may aggravate dryness-heat; those prone to oral ulcers or constipation should be cautious; those who are robust … Read more
Ginger and Mustard Greens Soup，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Dispels wind and cold; promotes lung function and relieves cough. Suitable for acute bronchitis caused by wind-cold. with a distinctly warm cast, the formula may aggravate dryness-heat; those prone to oral ulcers or constipation should be cautious; those who are robust with … Read more
Lily and Sweet Almond Soup，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Clears and moistens the lungs; relieves cough. Suitable for acute bronchitis of the dry-heat type. being clearing and moistening in tendency, it is to be used with caution in those with deficiency-cold, cold-phlegm, or cold-dampness
Houttuynia and Loquat Honey Drink，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Dispels wind and dispels cold; promotes lung function and relieves cough. Suitable for acute bronchitis of the wind-heat pattern, characterized by a persistent, unproductive cough; thick, yellow phlegm; thirst and sore throat; fever and aversion to wind; sweating; a thin, yellow tongue … Read more
Honeysuckle, Mulberry Leaf, and Apricot Kernel Tea，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Dispels wind, clears the lungs, relieves cough, and resolves phlegm. Suitable for acute bronchitis of the wind-heat type.
Rock Sugar and Snow Pear Juice，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Clears and moistens the lungs, and relieves cough. Suitable for acute bronchitis of the dry-heat type, characterized by a dry cough without phlegm, or scant, viscous phlegm that is difficult to expel; dryness in the nose and throat; chest pain during … Read more
Chuanbei and Snow Pear Juice，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Clears and moistens the lungs; relieves cough. Suitable for acute bronchitis of the dry-heat type.
Luohan Fruit and Dried Persimmon Juice，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Suitable for acute bronchitis with a dry-heat pattern.
white daikon radish moves qi and resolves phlegm; roasted ephedra disperses wind-cold and opens the lung. The formula dispels wind and dispels cold; promotes lung function and relieves cough.
In this formula, prepared rehmannia root (Rehmanniae Glutinosae Radix Praeparata) and fleeceflower root (Polygoni Multiflori Radix) are the principal herbs for replenishing Kidney essence and blackening the hair and beard. They are supplemented by dodder seed (Cuscutae Semen), wolfberry fruit (Lycii Fructus), palmleaf raspberry fruit (Rubus Chingii Fructus), common cnidium fruit (Cnidii Fructus), schisandra fruit … Read more
