Antitussive: Cough Suppressants
Herbs that help to calm, dry or nagging coughs are called antitussives. These herbs are commonly used in herbal cough syrups and teas.
See Also: * Immune System * Cold Remedies * Congestion Remedies * Cough Remedies
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Angelica root, Angelica archangelica -
Balsam Fir, Abies balsamea (L.)Mill. -
Bugleweed, Lycopus spp. -
Bupleurum, Bupleurum chinense -
Carob, Ceratonia siliqua -
Colt's Foot, Tussilago farfara -
Ginkgo biloba, Ginkgo biloba L. -
Grindelia, Grindelia spp -
Holy Basil, Ocimum sanctum -
Licorice Root, Glycyrrhiza glabra -
Psyllium, Plantago psyllium, Plantago ovata -
Schisandra, Schisandra chinensis -
Thyme, Thymus vulgaris -
Violet Leaf, Viola spp -
Wild lettuce, Lactuca virosa
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