Diaphoretic: Herbs That Induce Perspiration,sweating
Diaphoretic or sudorific herbs induce involuntary perspiration that helps to reduce fever, cool the body, and speed the elimination of toxins from the system. These herbs are useful in fevers, colds, and detoxification formulations. Peppermint, is condidered one of the premium herbs used as a diaphoretic because of its effectiveness and safety.
See Also: * Depurative Herbs * Febrifuge Herbs
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Angelica root, Angelica archangelica -
Anise Seed, Pimpinella anisum -
Basil, Ocimum basilicum -
Bay Rum Oil, Pimenta racemosa -
Blessed Thistle, Cnicus benedictus -
Boneset, Eupatorium perfoliatum -
Butcher's Broom, Ruscus aculeatus -
Butterbur, Petasites vulgaris -
Cajeput Oil, Melaleuca leucadendron, M. leucadendra -
Calendula, Calendula officinalis -
Camphor, Cinnamomum camphora -
Catnip, Nepeta cataria -
Chamomile, Matricaria recutita -
Epazote , Chenopodium ambrosioides -
Garlic, Allium sativum -
Holy Basil, Ocimum sanctum -
Horseradish root, Armoracia rusticana -
Hyssop, Hyssopus officinalis -
Juniper Berries, Juniperus communis -
Kava-Kava, Piper methysticum -
Lavender, Lavandula spp -
Lemon Balm, Melissa officinalis -
Linden, Tilia spp -
Lobelia, Lobelia inflata -
Long Pepper, Pippali, Piper longum -
Lovage, Levisticum officinale -
Milkweed, Asclepias syriaca, A. cornuti -
Motherwort, Leonurus caridica L. -
Mugwort, Artemisia vulgaris -
Oregano, Origanum vulgare -
Peppermint, Mentha piperita -
Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis -
Saffron , Crocus sativus -
Salad Burnet, Sanguisorba minor -
Sassafras root, Sassafras albidum -
Sheep Sorrel, Rumex acetosella var. vulgaris -
Snakeroot , Aristolochia spp -
Solomon's Seal, Polygonatum biflorum -
Speedwell, Veronica officinalis -
Spikenard, Aralia racemosa -
Sweet Woodruff, Galium odoratum -
Thuja oil, Thuja occidentalis -
Violet Leaf, Viola spp -
Wild Ginger, Asarum canadense
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