Types of Ethnomedical Asthma Treatments Cited by Respondents
| Note: There were 161 citations by 30 respondents. | |
| Ingested/Topical Remedies (n = 90) | Behavioral Strategies (n = 71) |
| Herbal concoctions (n = 29) | Lifestyle adaptations (n = 31) |
| Ocimum basilicum (sweet basil) | Avoid certain places |
| Ricinus communis (castor oil) | Bathe in salt/sea water |
| Matricaria recutita (chamomile) tea | Cough out phlegm |
| Sechium edule (chayote) | Get rid of birds |
| Guamo (cow’s regurgitated grass) | Get rid of carpeting/curtains |
| Herb syrup | Pet dog, chihuahua |
| Mentha spicata (spearmint) | Remain active |
| Quercus (oak) tea | Rest |
| Coriandrum sativum (cilantro) | Avoid dust (n = 2) |
| Ruta chalepensis (fringed rue) | Avoid smokers (n = 2) |
| Hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) (n=2) | Cold water shower (n = 2) |
| Cannabis sativa (marijuana) tea (n=2) | Eat well (n = 2) |
| Siete Jarabes (Seven Syrups) (n=2) | Exercise (n=2) |
| Aloe vera (n=4) | Keep house clean (n = 2) |
| Herbal teas (n = 9) | Avoid pets (n = 3) |
| Over-the-counter products (n = 32) | Dress warmly (n = 8) |
| Camphor | Air exposures/intake (n = 16) |
| Menthol and camphor (Mentholatum) | Breathe into bag |
| Throat lozenges | Breathe into refrigerator |
| Vitamin C | Breathing exercises |
| Cough medicine (n = 2) | Dehumidifier |
| Rubbing alcohol (n = 8) | Indoor air cleaner |
| Vicks VapoRub (n = 18) | Outdoors and fresh air |
| Foodstuff/fruit juices (n = 15) | Steam room |
| Citrus x paradisi (grapefruit) | Indoor ventilation (n = 3) |
| Citrus x sinensis (orange) | Humidifier (n=6) |
| Allium sativum (garlic) (n = 2) | Mind/body exercises (n = 16) |
| Allium cepa (onion) (n=2) | Control anger |
| Citrus limon (lemon) (n=3) | Control emotions |
| Honey (n=6) | Meditation |
| Animals/animal parts (n = 10) | Reduce worries |
| Megascops (screech owl) heart | Put out of mind (n = 2) |
| Gastropoda (snail), boiled | Positive attitude (n = 3) |
| Serpentes (snake), fried | Stay calm (n = 7) |
| Serpentes (snake) oil | Religious/spiritual practices (n=8) |
| Lacertilia (lizard), boiled/fried (n=3) | Attend church services |
| Selachimorpha (shark) liver oil (n=3) | Spiritual healing (Christian) |
| Nonspecific therapies (n = 4) | Spiritual healing (Santeria) |
| Drink lots of fluids | Faith in God (n = 2) |
| Home remedies | Prayer (n=3) |
| Hot drinks and foods | |
| Natural things | |