Expectorant
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Latest Edit: Hector 2014-03-13 (EDT)
See Also | Naturopathic Therapies |
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See Also | Botanical Medicine (Herbalism) |
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Expectorants support the removal of excess amounts of mucous from the respiratory system. See also Anticatarrhal.
Expectorant Herbs:
- Aniseed (Pimpinella anisum)
- Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus)
- Bayberry (Myrica cerifera)
- Blood Root (Sanguinaria canadensis)
- Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum)
- Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)
- Elder (Sambucus nigra)
- Elecampane (Inula helenium)
- Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
- Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
- Garlic (Allium sativum)
- Golden Rod (Solidago virgaurea)
- Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis)
- Grindelia (Grindelia squarrosa)
- Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum)
- Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)
- Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
- Lobelia (Lobelia inflata)
- Marshmallow root (Althea officinalis)
- Mullein (Verbascum thapus)
- Pleurisy Root (Asclepias tuberosa)
- Thuja (Thuja occidentalis)
- Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
- Vervain (Verbena officinalis)
- White Horehound (Marrubium vulgare)
- Wild Cherry (Prunus avium)
The above list of herbs are not meant to provide medical advice. They are a list of herbs that have a common action. Talk to a naturopathic doctor before beginning any treatment regimen.