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Respiratory

Mild asthma (adjunct)

2 plants

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If they are reaching for herbs instead of ICS, that is the problem. Butterbur PA-free has some allergic-airway data; it is not a rescue inhaler. Ma huang is a toxicity entry — not on this list as a treatment.

Primary plants

  1. Butterbur (Petasites hybridus)
    1
    ButterburHuman data

    Petasites hybridus

    PA-free extracts have some allergic-rhinitis/asthma-adjacent data. Adjunct only.

    Typical. PA-free product only.

    Safety. PA hepatotoxicity if not certified. Not a rescue med.

Supportive plants1
  • Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)
    MarshmallowStrong traditional
    Althaea officinalis

    Soothing demulcent for cough-variant irritation — not bronchodilation.

    Typical. Root tea.

    Safety. Drug binding.

Clinical notes

  • Ephedra/ma huang is a warning object, not an asthma plant.

When this is not enough

  • Any exacerbation, hypoxia, silent chest, poor ICS adherence as the real issue

Rooted is a private clinical reference for licensed practitioners. It is educational, not a treatment protocol, and not a substitute for the chart, the exam, or pharmacy review. Plant medicines interact with drugs and can harm liver, kidney, heart, pregnancy, and children.

All respiratory diagnoses