Antitussive: Herbal cough suppressants
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
Bugleweed, Lycopus spp. : Water Horehound, Gypsywort
Perennial herb : Bugleweed is useful in many heart and vascular system disorders ,hyperthyroid conditions and breast pain. ...
Bupleurum, Bupleurum chinense : chai hu, Chinese thorowax root
Perennial herb : Bupleurum is an important Chinese tonic herb for the liver and circulatory system....
Carob, Ceratonia siliqua : Locust Bean, St.John's-Bread
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...
Colt's Foot, Tussilago farfara : Coughwort
Ginkgo biloba, Ginkgo biloba L. :
Tree : Allergies and asthma improve with ginkgo. The leaves contains anti-inflammatory chemicals and natural antihistamines...
Psyllium, Plantago psyllium, Plantago ovata : Flea Seed
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....
Wild lettuce, Lactuca virosa : Bitter lettuce, Opium Lettuce
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....