For thousands of years, Native Americans have been using it to make their lungs stronger. Nowadays, people use it to expel surplus mucus from the bronchial tubes and lungs. It is also great in reducing asthma, coughing, and bronchitis symptoms.

Chaparral

This plant which is native to the southwest has been long used by Native Americans for lung cleansing. The potent antioxidants it contains can prevent irritation whereas the NDGA can fight off histamine response. NDGA is also known to inhibit the energy-producing capacity of cancer cells.