In this post, I’ll go over 3 simple but effective remedies to help rehabilitate lung health based on Traditional Tibetan Medicine.
As the U.S. and the world are still under siege from SARS-COV-2 and its variants, almost 2 million people have died from the disease worldwide. The virus initially attaches to cells in the respiratory system, affecting the lungs, where the virus is thought to replicate.
Consequently, most people affected by COVID-19 can benefit from lung remedies, especially the “long-haulers” or long-term sufferers of the disease.
The first remedy is full-fat warm milk mixed with a bit of honey or maple syrup. According to Traditional Tibetan Medicine, one of the many virtues of milk is that it is a tonic for the lungs. Upon drinking this mixture, one should feel immediate relief from an irritated throat, cough, a globus sensation (that feeling that you constantly need to clear your throat), as well as other symptoms. One to two cups of milk can be taken per dose, mixed with a teaspoon of honey for productive coughs (when mucus comes up after coughing), or a tablespoon of maple syrup for an unproductive cough (when no mucus is produced after coughing).
The second remedy is coconut oil pulling. Take 1 heaping teaspoon of coconut oil and swish in the mouth for 20 to 25 minutes. Afterwards discard the pulled oil in a trashcan or toilet. While held in the mouth, small amounts of the oil are safely vaporized into the respiratory system, immediately soothing any inflammation of the esophagus or lung passages. This remedy is especially beneficial for dry unproductive coughs.
Last but not least, the third simple yet effective natural home remedy for lung health is sesame oil massage over the ribcage and mid to upper back. The many lobes of the lungs are most easily accessible from the back, rather than from the front of the body. Apply a small amount of sesame oil at a time–as it is very thick and rich, and a little goes a long way–allowing the skin to absorb as much as needed.
Each one of these therapeutic interventions has one thing in common: They make use of fats to pacify disturbed rLung or wind humor, which is characteristic of lung disorders. Although these interventions can be applied independently, it is best to use them in concert with one another for maximal effect.
