Herbs:
· Anise Seed· Blue Cohosh
· Blue Vervain
· Coltsfoot
· Comfrey Root
· Elder Flower
· Elecampane tea or tincture (decongestant)(bronchitis or pneumonia)
· Ephedra
· Eucalyptus chest rubs (loosens phlegm)
· Fennel
· Fenugreek
· Flax Seed
· Garlic
· Ginger
· Grindelia
· Gumweed (Grindelia squarrosa)(strong expectorant)
· Horehound cough lozenges or tea
· Hyssop
· Irish Moss
· Licorice
· Lobelia
· Marshmallow
· Mullein Leaves
· Osha (decongestant and expectorant)
· Peppermint lozenges, ointment, tea (decongestant and expectorant)
· Slippery Elm
· Thyme tea (coughs and bronchitis)
· Wild Cherry Bark
· Yerba Santa Leaves
Inhale or Use in Vaporizers:
- Peppermint oil with a steam inhaler.
- Thyme oil in vaporizer
- Inhale eucalyptus vapors
Foods to Avoid:
- Dairy products (mucus forming)
- Dairy Exceptions: plain yogurt and cottage cheese
Cautions:
- Don't use peppermint oil or give peppermint tea to young children.
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Reference:
Encyclopedia.com. "horehound Facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia.com articles about horehound." 2005. Web. <http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/horehound.aspx>.
LIVESTRONG.COM. "Herbs That Are Natural Expectorants." 2010. Web. 24 Mar 2013. <http://www.livestrong.com/article/137217-herbs-that-are-natural-expectorants/>.
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