Chest
Having a pain in your chest can be scary. It does not always mean that you are having a heart attack. There can be many other causes, including:
- Other heart problems, such as angina
- Panic attacks
- Digestive problems, such as heartburn or esophagus disorders
- Sore muscles
- Lung diseases, such as pneumonia, pleurisy, or pulmonary embolism
- Costochondritis - an inflammation of joints in your chest
Some of these problems can be serious. Get immediate medical care if you have chest pain that does not go away, crushing pain or pressure in the chest, or chest pain along with nausea, sweating, dizziness or shortness of breath. Treatment depends on the cause of the pain.
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Home Remedies for Chest
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Apply a few drops into an ultrasonic humidifier or into warm water and inhale the vapors. Frankincense essential oil is good for relaxing the chest and nasal airways.LoisaAllcott | July 19th, 2018
Apply a few drops into an ultrasonic humidifier or into warm water and inhale the vapors. Frankincense essential oil is good for relaxing the chest and nasal airways.LoisaAllcott | July 19th, 2018
WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.
Felter's Materia Medica on Chest
ASCLEPIAS TUBEROSA
...en strictly indicated, it is almost never contraindicated in acute respiratory affections. In acute chest diseases asclepias is useful to control cough, pain, temperature, to favor expectoration, and ......, asclepias stimulates the latter and thus relieves the irritation upon which the cough depends. In chest disorders requiring asclepias our experience verifies the classic indications for it. The ascl......hed, there is, in children particularly, marked restlessness, and more or less febrile reaction. In chest disorders there is pain upon motion pleural painand the cough is short, hacking, barking, ...1
...en strictly indicated, it is almost never contraindicated in acute respiratory affections. In acute chest diseases asclepias is useful to control cough, pain, temperature, to favor expectoration, and ......, asclepias stimulates the latter and thus relieves the irritation upon which the cough depends. In chest disorders requiring asclepias our experience verifies the classic indications for it. The ascl......hed, there is, in children particularly, marked restlessness, and more or less febrile reaction. In chest disorders there is pain upon motion pleural painand the cough is short, hacking, barking, ...1
BELLADONNA (Atropa belladonna)ATROP
The (1) dried root and the (2) dried leaves and tops of Atropa Belladonna, Linné (Nat. Ord. Solanaceae). Europe and Central Asia; also... / ...fissures, inflamed glands, and in neuralgia, chronic rheumatism, lumbago, myalgia, pleurodynia, the chest pains of pulmonary tuberculosis, and in acute mastitis. In many of the surface conditions ment...1
The (1) dried root and the (2) dried leaves and tops of Atropa Belladonna, Linné (Nat. Ord. Solanaceae). Europe and Central Asia; also... / ...fissures, inflamed glands, and in neuralgia, chronic rheumatism, lumbago, myalgia, pleurodynia, the chest pains of pulmonary tuberculosis, and in acute mastitis. In many of the surface conditions ment...1
BRYONIA
The root of Bryonia dioica, Jacquin, and Bryonia alba, Linné (Nat. Ord. Cucurbitaceae.) Europe. Common Names: Bryony, Bastard Turnip, Devil's... / ...ain extending to the basilar region, and irritative cough. It is a splendid agent for cold in the chest. It is the most decidedly efficient remedy we possess for acute pleurisy, being usually given ... / ...its origin in irritation or erethism. Tensive or sharp pains are almost always present, and the secretion, if there is any, is small in quantit1
The root of Bryonia dioica, Jacquin, and Bryonia alba, Linné (Nat. Ord. Cucurbitaceae.) Europe. Common Names: Bryony, Bastard Turnip, Devil's... / ...ain extending to the basilar region, and irritative cough. It is a splendid agent for cold in the chest. It is the most decidedly efficient remedy we possess for acute pleurisy, being usually given ... / ...its origin in irritation or erethism. Tensive or sharp pains are almost always present, and the secretion, if there is any, is small in quantit1
CACTUS (Selenicereus spp.)
The fresh, green stems and the flowers of Selenicereus grandiflorus (L.) Britt. & Rose (and other Selenicereus speciesMM) (Cereus grandiflorus,... / ...ium. In excessive doses, a quickened pulse, constrictive headache, or constrictive sensation in the chest, cardiac pain -with palpitation, vertigo, dimness of sight, over-sensitiveness to noises, and ... / ...organ were held with a strong band, it is often the most prompt of all cardiac remedies. It is a good remedy in the heart troubles produced by to1
The fresh, green stems and the flowers of Selenicereus grandiflorus (L.) Britt. & Rose (and other Selenicereus speciesMM) (Cereus grandiflorus,... / ...ium. In excessive doses, a quickened pulse, constrictive headache, or constrictive sensation in the chest, cardiac pain -with palpitation, vertigo, dimness of sight, over-sensitiveness to noises, and ... / ...organ were held with a strong band, it is often the most prompt of all cardiac remedies. It is a good remedy in the heart troubles produced by to1
CASTANEA
The leaves of Castanea dentata (Marshall), Sudworth, collected in September or October while... / ...l green (Nat. Ord. Fagaceae). Native of Asia Minor, naturalized in Europe and America. Common Name: Chestnut. Principal Constituents.A mucilaginous principle, extracted by hot and cold water, but no... / ...some good. The infusion (which is by far the best preparation) may be sweetened if desired, and given freely to the patient several times a day.1
The leaves of Castanea dentata (Marshall), Sudworth, collected in September or October while... / ...l green (Nat. Ord. Fagaceae). Native of Asia Minor, naturalized in Europe and America. Common Name: Chestnut. Principal Constituents.A mucilaginous principle, extracted by hot and cold water, but no... / ...some good. The infusion (which is by far the best preparation) may be sweetened if desired, and given freely to the patient several times a day.1
CORALLORHIZA
The rhizome of Corallorhiza odontorhiza, Nuttall. (Nat. Ord. Orchidaceae.) Rich woods in eastern half of the United States. Dose, 1 drachm. Common... / ...l recuperation gradually takes place. For dry bronchial irritation, with wheezing, tightness of the chest, paroxysms of irritable cough, together with a dry or inactive skin, coral root is extremely e... / ...agent is too expensive to use for these purposes. It is to be regretted that its extreme scarcity makes corallorhiza an almost unobtainable drug.1
The rhizome of Corallorhiza odontorhiza, Nuttall. (Nat. Ord. Orchidaceae.) Rich woods in eastern half of the United States. Dose, 1 drachm. Common... / ...l recuperation gradually takes place. For dry bronchial irritation, with wheezing, tightness of the chest, paroxysms of irritable cough, together with a dry or inactive skin, coral root is extremely e... / ...agent is too expensive to use for these purposes. It is to be regretted that its extreme scarcity makes corallorhiza an almost unobtainable drug.1
DULCAMARA. (Solanum dulcamara)SODU
The young branches of Solanum Dulcamara, Linné (Nat. Ord. Solanaceae). A vine common in Europe and the United States. Dose, 1 to 30... / ...cession of eruptions, or primarily to develop the eruptions; and in dyspnoea, cough and pain in the chest due to exposure. Those who dwell or work in damp or cold quarters, especially children, are fr... / ...remedy in chronic skin diseases of a pustular, vesicular or scaly type, particularly the latter. It may also be tried in pudendal itching.1
The young branches of Solanum Dulcamara, Linné (Nat. Ord. Solanaceae). A vine common in Europe and the United States. Dose, 1 to 30... / ...cession of eruptions, or primarily to develop the eruptions; and in dyspnoea, cough and pain in the chest due to exposure. Those who dwell or work in damp or cold quarters, especially children, are fr... / ...remedy in chronic skin diseases of a pustular, vesicular or scaly type, particularly the latter. It may also be tried in pudendal itching.1
EUPATORIUM PERFOLIATUM
...(so-called bone pains) in muscles and periosteum; cough, embarrassed breathing, and pain in the chest; urine turbid and urination frequent; influenzal cough and aching pain. Action.Eupatorium, i......and vomiting. For children it is best administered in an aromatized syrup. In pneumonia it relieves chest pains and cough, and for these purposes may be employed in the early stage of acute lobar, but...1
...(so-called bone pains) in muscles and periosteum; cough, embarrassed breathing, and pain in the chest; urine turbid and urination frequent; influenzal cough and aching pain. Action.Eupatorium, i......and vomiting. For children it is best administered in an aromatized syrup. In pneumonia it relieves chest pains and cough, and for these purposes may be employed in the early stage of acute lobar, but...1
HIPPOCASTANUM (Aesculus Hippocastanum)AEHI
...ted in United States. Dose (bark), 1 to 60 grains; (rind of nut) 1 to 10 grains. Common Name: Horse Chestnut. Principal Constituents.Aesculin, the glucoside giving fluorescence to watery and alkalin......ons, argynaescin, and a sternutatory, saponin (aphrodaescin). Preparation.Specific Medicine Horse Chestnut. Dose, 1/10 to 10 drops. Specific Indications.Vascular engorgement, with dull, aching pai...1
...ted in United States. Dose (bark), 1 to 60 grains; (rind of nut) 1 to 10 grains. Common Name: Horse Chestnut. Principal Constituents.Aesculin, the glucoside giving fluorescence to watery and alkalin......ons, argynaescin, and a sternutatory, saponin (aphrodaescin). Preparation.Specific Medicine Horse Chestnut. Dose, 1/10 to 10 drops. Specific Indications.Vascular engorgement, with dull, aching pai...1
LOBELIALOBEL
...culty; short, labored breathing; sense of suffocation; dyspnea with praecordial oppression; pain in chest of a heavy, sore, or oppressive character; pulmonary apoplexy (full dose); mucous accumulation......plied warm, or the compound emetic powder similarly used, is an invaluable local application to the chest in acute thoracic diseases, and gives marked relief from pleural and muscular pains and allevi......nd alleviates the sense of suffocation and fullness accompanied by a feeling of soreness within the chest. Libradol is a more cleanly application and owing to the presence of glycerin is more or less ...1
...culty; short, labored breathing; sense of suffocation; dyspnea with praecordial oppression; pain in chest of a heavy, sore, or oppressive character; pulmonary apoplexy (full dose); mucous accumulation......plied warm, or the compound emetic powder similarly used, is an invaluable local application to the chest in acute thoracic diseases, and gives marked relief from pleural and muscular pains and allevi......nd alleviates the sense of suffocation and fullness accompanied by a feeling of soreness within the chest. Libradol is a more cleanly application and owing to the presence of glycerin is more or less ...1
MYRICAMYMA2
The bark and wax of Myrica cerifera, Linné (Nat. Ord. Myricaceae). Dry woods and open fields from Canada to Florida. Dose, 5 to 60 grains. Common... / ...arded cloth and applied warm we have found it to give prompt and grateful relief in soreness of the chest attending an acute cold or the beginning of acute respiratory inflammation. It may also be use... / ...grated nut is in frequent domestic use to flavor foods for the sick, and it and the oil in prescription pharmacy to aromatize sleeping mixtures.1
The bark and wax of Myrica cerifera, Linné (Nat. Ord. Myricaceae). Dry woods and open fields from Canada to Florida. Dose, 5 to 60 grains. Common... / ...arded cloth and applied warm we have found it to give prompt and grateful relief in soreness of the chest attending an acute cold or the beginning of acute respiratory inflammation. It may also be use... / ...grated nut is in frequent domestic use to flavor foods for the sick, and it and the oil in prescription pharmacy to aromatize sleeping mixtures.1
PHYTOLACCA
The recently dried root and fruit of Phytolacca americana, Linné (Nat. Ord. Phytolaccaceae). North America, along roadsides and fences, and in... / ...he respiratory passages, and often produces a severe coryza, with headache and prostration, pain in chest, back, and abdomen, conjunctival injection and ocular irritation, and occasionally causes viol...1
The recently dried root and fruit of Phytolacca americana, Linné (Nat. Ord. Phytolaccaceae). North America, along roadsides and fences, and in... / ...he respiratory passages, and often produces a severe coryza, with headache and prostration, pain in chest, back, and abdomen, conjunctival injection and ocular irritation, and occasionally causes viol...1
PTELEA
The bark of the root of Ptelea trifoliata, Linné (Nat. Ord. Rutaceae). A common shrub of the United States, especially west of the Alleghenies.... / ...Dose, 1 to 30 drops. Specific Indications.-Asthmatic dyspnea; chronic diseases with constriction of chest and short breathing. Action and Therapy.Ptelea is regarded by some as second only to hydrast...1
The bark of the root of Ptelea trifoliata, Linné (Nat. Ord. Rutaceae). A common shrub of the United States, especially west of the Alleghenies.... / ...Dose, 1 to 30 drops. Specific Indications.-Asthmatic dyspnea; chronic diseases with constriction of chest and short breathing. Action and Therapy.Ptelea is regarded by some as second only to hydrast...1
PULSATILLA
The recent herb of Anemone Pulsatilla, Linné, and of Anemone pratensis, Linné, collected soon after flowering (Nat. Ord. Ranunculaceae).... / ...avors to vomit, all accompanied by marked prostration. A sense of constriction and tightness of the chest, with chilliness, marked weakness, and some congestion, has been produced by large doses. Full...1
The recent herb of Anemone Pulsatilla, Linné, and of Anemone pratensis, Linné, collected soon after flowering (Nat. Ord. Ranunculaceae).... / ...avors to vomit, all accompanied by marked prostration. A sense of constriction and tightness of the chest, with chilliness, marked weakness, and some congestion, has been produced by large doses. Full...1
RUMEXRUAC6
The root of Rumex crispus, Linné (Nat. Ord. Polygonaceae). A common weed introduced from Europe, and found abundantly in this country in waste... / ...stubborn, dry summer cough; nervous dyspepsia, with epigastric fullness and pain extending into the chest. Action and Therapy.Rumex is decidedly alterative and might be used more extensively for tha... / ...gaseous distention of the stomach. It is also serviceable in laryngeal irritation, with cough of the types alluded to under Specific Indications.1
The root of Rumex crispus, Linné (Nat. Ord. Polygonaceae). A common weed introduced from Europe, and found abundantly in this country in waste... / ...stubborn, dry summer cough; nervous dyspepsia, with epigastric fullness and pain extending into the chest. Action and Therapy.Rumex is decidedly alterative and might be used more extensively for tha... / ...gaseous distention of the stomach. It is also serviceable in laryngeal irritation, with cough of the types alluded to under Specific Indications.1
WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.
Physician's Materia Medica on Chest
ABSCESS-ROOT
The root of POLEMONIUM REPTANS, Lin. Diaphoretic, especially in the form of hot infusion; expectorant, alterative, astringent. Has been used in febrile and inflammatory diseases, especially of the chest, and as a gargle in pharyngitis, etc.2
The root of POLEMONIUM REPTANS, Lin. Diaphoretic, especially in the form of hot infusion; expectorant, alterative, astringent. Has been used in febrile and inflammatory diseases, especially of the chest, and as a gargle in pharyngitis, etc.2
CHESTNUTCASTA
The leaves of CASTANEA DENTATA, (Marsh) Bork. Antispasmo die; used chiefly in whooping cough.2
The leaves of CASTANEA DENTATA, (Marsh) Bork. Antispasmo die; used chiefly in whooping cough.2
HORSE CHESTNUTAEHI
The bark, also the fruit of AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM. Lin. Tonic, astringent, antiperiodic and slightly narcotic. Used in ma larial fevers and in neuralgias of malarial origin.2
The bark, also the fruit of AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM. Lin. Tonic, astringent, antiperiodic and slightly narcotic. Used in ma larial fevers and in neuralgias of malarial origin.2
WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.
Physician's Therapeutics Memoranda on Chest
BRONCHITIS
In the incipient stage, quinine with a little Dover powder and a laxative may ward off the... / ...hot foot bath, hot lemonade witliwa little whiskey, Dover powder, chamomile tea or other hot infusion), yconite if required for fever, application to chest of Phenol Camphor; ipecac and potassium salts to promote secretion; inhalations of steam or of moisture-laden air. Later adapt remedies to condi... / ...hypersecretion, avoid ammonium chloride and use belladonna, strychnine and counter-irritation.2
In the incipient stage, quinine with a little Dover powder and a laxative may ward off the... / ...hot foot bath, hot lemonade witliwa little whiskey, Dover powder, chamomile tea or other hot infusion), yconite if required for fever, application to chest of Phenol Camphor; ipecac and potassium salts to promote secretion; inhalations of steam or of moisture-laden air. Later adapt remedies to condi... / ...hypersecretion, avoid ammonium chloride and use belladonna, strychnine and counter-irritation.2
PERTUSSIS
Of the numerous remedies prescribed in whooping cough, those which have given best satisfaction... / ...(conveniently in form of Bromofonn Bronchial Anodyne, N., B. & Co.); antipyrin, which may be advantageously associated with belladonna; fluid extract chestnut leaves; ammonium bromide. Thorough fumigation of the room (of course in abscence of the patient) once a day with burning sulphur or with form...2
Of the numerous remedies prescribed in whooping cough, those which have given best satisfaction... / ...(conveniently in form of Bromofonn Bronchial Anodyne, N., B. & Co.); antipyrin, which may be advantageously associated with belladonna; fluid extract chestnut leaves; ammonium bromide. Thorough fumigation of the room (of course in abscence of the patient) once a day with burning sulphur or with form...2
PLEURITIS
... for inflammation. Locally apply Glycero plasma, which is particularly useful after effusion has taken place. In the early stage simply strapping the chest, to relieve pain, is bet ter. To remove effusion, salicylic acid or saline or hydragogue cathartics or active diuretics such as Tonic Pilocarpin......move effusion, salicylic acid or saline or hydragogue cathartics or active diuretics such as Tonic Pilocarpine Compound. N., B. & Co.; application to chest of tincture iodine or a mixture of the tincture with glycerin, with addition of guaiacol or of methyl salicylate; if necessary reimove fluid by ...2
... for inflammation. Locally apply Glycero plasma, which is particularly useful after effusion has taken place. In the early stage simply strapping the chest, to relieve pain, is bet ter. To remove effusion, salicylic acid or saline or hydragogue cathartics or active diuretics such as Tonic Pilocarpin......move effusion, salicylic acid or saline or hydragogue cathartics or active diuretics such as Tonic Pilocarpine Compound. N., B. & Co.; application to chest of tincture iodine or a mixture of the tincture with glycerin, with addition of guaiacol or of methyl salicylate; if necessary reimove fluid by ...2
References
1) Felter, Harvey Wickes, 1922, The Eclectic Materia Medica, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Cincinnati, Ohio.
2) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.
2) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.