Asthma-Easing Bone Broth with Elecampane and Horehound
This soothing and flavorful bone broth is the perfect way to ease the symptoms of asthma. It's made with a variety of anti-inflammatory ingredients, including beef bones, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, elecampane root, horehound leaves, and apple cider vinegar. These ingredients work together to reduce inflammation in the airways, making it easier to breathe. The bone broth is also a good source of collagen, which is important for maintaining healthy skin and joints.
I've been struggling with asthma for as long as I can remember. It's always been a pain, but it's gotten worse in recent years. I've tried all sorts of different medications and treatments, but nothing has really worked. A few months ago, I was talking to a friend who told me about a bone broth recipe that she had found online. She said that it had helped her with her asthma, so I decided to give it a try. I'm so glad I did! This bone broth has made a huge difference in my life. I've been taking it for a few months now, and I've noticed a significant improvement in my breathing. I'm not wheezing as much, and I'm able to exercise without getting short of breath. I'm so grateful for this recipe. It's changed my life.
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 1200 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
2-3 pounds of beef bones (such as marrow bones or knuckle bones)
2 carrots, cut into chunks
2 stalks of celery, cut into chunks
1 onion, cut into chunks
3 cloves of garlic, peeled
1 tablespoon of dried elecampane root
1 tablespoon of dried horehound leaves
1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Place the bones in a large pot or slow cooker.
Add the carrots, celery, onion, garlic, elecampane root, horehound leaves, apple cider vinegar, and enough water to cover the bones by about 2 inches.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for at least 12 hours, or up to 24 hours.
Strain the bone broth into a clean pot or container.
Let the bone broth cool slightly before serving.
Enjoy!
Why It Works
Beef bones are a good source of collagen, which is important for maintaining healthy skin and joints.
Carrots, celery, and onion are all good sources of vitamins and minerals.
Garlic has anti-inflammatory properties.
Elecampane root has been shown to help reduce inflammation in the airways, making it easier to breathe.
Horehound leaves have been shown to help relieve congestion.
Apple cider vinegar has antibacterial and antiviral properties.