Antitussive Herbs: 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. Angelica Root and Licorice Root both have these properties and often used.
See Also:
* Immune System
* Cold Remedies
* Congestion Remedies
* Cough Remedies
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Angelica root,
Angelica archangelica
: Choraka |
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Biennial/Tender Perennial herb :
Angelica is a good herb to add to treatments for colds, congestion, and fevers. Angelica root is warming and stimulating to the lungs, helping to ease chest congestion...
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Balsam Fir,
Abies balsamea (L.)Mill.
: Christmas tree, North American fir |
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Evergreen tree :
As a popular Christmas tree the balsam fir is noted for its aromatic needles and pleasing shape. It is even more notable for its benefits and uses in home herbal medicine....
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Bugleweed,
Lycopus spp.
: Water Horehound, Gypsywort |
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Perennial herb :
Bugleweed is useful in many heart and vascular system disorders ,hyperthyroid conditions and breast pain. ...
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Bupleurum,
Bupleurum chinense
: chai hu, Chinese thorowax root |
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Perennial herb :
Bupleurum is an important Chinese tonic herb for the liver and circulatory system....
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Carob,
Ceratonia siliqua
: Locust Bean, St.John's-Bread |
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Evergreen tree :
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...
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Colt's Foot,
Tussilago farfara
: Coughwort |
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Perennial herb :
Since the days of ancient Greece and Rome, coltsfoot has been used to relieve asthma, coughs and bronchial congestion. It remains one of the most effective herbal cough medicines today...
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Ginkgo biloba,
Ginkgo biloba L.
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Tree :
Allergies and asthma improve with ginkgo. The leaves contains anti-inflammatory chemicals and natural antihistamines...
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Grindelia,
Grindelia spp
: Gumplant, tarweed, rosinweed |
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scrub bush :
Gridelia which grows wild in the Western states is better known as a external skin treatment for rashes, burns and insect bites.
Gridelia was traditionally used for coughs and asthmatic conditions....
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Holy Basil,
Ocimum sanctum
: Tulsi, Tulasi, Indian Basil |
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Herb :
Holy Basil has been used for thousands of years in the traditional medicinal of India, Ayurveda. Known to Hindus as Tulsi ...
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Licorice Root,
Glycyrrhiza glabra
: Liquorice, Gan-cao |
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Perennial herb :
Many herbalists regard licorice as a natural alternative to hydrocortisone and it is used in many formulations to activate and increase the effects of other herbs....
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Psyllium,
Plantago psyllium, Plantago ovata
: Flea Seed |
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Perennial Herb :
The seeds of the Plantago ovata contain copious amounts of mucilage that are able to treat diarrhea, constipation and act as a safe and effective weight loss aid....
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Schisandra,
Schisandra chinensis
: Magnolia vine, wu-wei-zi, Schizandra |
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Schisandra is a well known in Chinese medicine as an adaptogenic herb used to improve mental function, reduce tiredness, and improve endurance....
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Thyme,
Thymus vulgaris
: Common Thyme, Wild Thyme |
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Woody Perennial Herb :
Thyme is one of the best herbs to use as a cough and cold remedy, addressing all your cold symptoms in a holistic way. Thyme acts to clear the lungs of congestion...
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Violet Leaf,
Viola spp
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Perennial WildFlower :
Violets and pansies have been used medicinally for ages, and are an important part of traditional folk medicine. ...
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Wild lettuce,
Lactuca virosa
: Bitter lettuce, Opium Lettuce |
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Biennial herb :
Wild lettuce contains a sedative milky latex that can induce opium like sensations. Wild lettuce is a valuable remedy for insomnia and muscular arthritis....
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