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Herbal Cough Suppressants Antitussive


Tussilago farfara

Herbs that help to calm, dry or nagging coughs are called antitussives. These herbs are commonly used in herbal cough syrups and teas.


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Common Name Botanical Name Other Names
Angelica
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Angelica Angelica archagelica
: roots, stems,seeds, leaves : : Its virtues are praised by old writers,as well as the folk-lore of all North European countries. The fruit, leaf, and root of angelica stimulate dige ...
Apricot
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Apricot Prunus armeniaca
: fruit, kernal oil : : . Like those of the peach, apricot kernels contain constituents similar to those of the bitter almond ...
Bugleweed
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Bugleweed Lycopus spp. Water Horehound, Gypsywort
: leaves, stems, flowers : Roman : Bugleweed is useful in many heart and vascular system disorders ,hyperthyroid conditions and breast pain. ...
Bupleurum
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Bupleurum Bupleurum chinense chai hu, Chinese thorowax root
: root : Chinese : Bupleurum is an important Chinese tonic herb for the liver and circulatory system ...
Carob
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Carob Ceratonia siliqua Locust Bean, St.John's-Bread
: Seed Pod : Mediterrianian : Carob is widely used as a healthy substitute for chocolate, and can be used in much the same manner as cocoa powder and is lower in calories ...
Colt's Foot
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Colt's Foot Tussilago farfara Coughwort
: Leaves and stems of mature plant : Greek : Since the days of ancient Greece and Rome, coltsfoot has been used to relieve asthma, coughs and bronchial congestion. ...
Ephedra
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Ephedra Ephedra sinica Ma Huang
: stems : China : Ma Huang has a 5,000 year history of use in Chinese medicine as an asthma treatment. The whole herb, which can still be purchased legally, is used to ...
Ginkgo biloba
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Ginkgo biloba Ginkgo biloba L.
: Leaves and Nuts : China : Today gingko is one of the most commonly prescribed herbs and is a great example of a tonic herb - one that balances ...
Grindelia
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Grindelia Grindelia spp Gumplant, tarweed, rosinweed
: Aerial parts : : Grindelia is a indigenous North America bush best known medicinally for its expectorant properties ...
Holy Basil
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Holy Basil Ocimum sanctum Tulsi, Tulasi, Indian Basil
: Leaves, essential oil : : Holy Basil has been used for thousands of years the traditional medicinal of India, Ayurveda treatment. Known to Hindus as Tulsi the plant i ...
Licorice
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Licorice Glycyrrhiza glabra Liquorice, Gan-cao
: root : Greek : Many herbalists regard licorice as a natural alternative to hydrocortisone and it is used in many formulations to activate and increase the effects of ...
Psyllium
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Psyllium Plantago psyllium, Plantago ovata
: Seeds and seed husks : : Psyllium seeds contain a mucilage that, when combined with water, swells up to 14 times its volume ...
Schisandra
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Schisandra Schisandra chinensis Magnolia vine, wu-wei-zi, Schizandra
: fruit : China : Schisandra, also known as Magnolia vine is found as a rare ornamental vine in Western gardens ...
Thyme
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Thyme Thymus vulgaris Common Thyme, Wild Thyme
: Leaves, stems and flowers : : Thyme has primarily been used respiratory ailments for its infection-fighting and cough suppressive qualities. Thyme tea is an old time favorite coug ...
Violet
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Violet Viola sp
: Flowers and leaves : : Violets have been used medicinally for ages, and are an important part of traditional medicine ...
Wild lettuce
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Wild lettuce Lactuca virosa Bitter lettuce, Opium Lettuce
: Dried leaves : : Wild lettuce contains a sedative milky latex that can induce opium like sensations. ...

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