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Respiratory

Post-viral cough

4 plants

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Marshmallow, thyme, ivy. Honey in adults/older children has a better cough file than most herbs. ACEI cough is a drug problem.

Primary plants

  1. Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis)
    1
    MarshmallowStrong traditional

    Althaea officinalis

    Demulcent for dry irritated airway.

    Typical. Root 2–5 g as tea/maceration.

    Safety. Drug binding.

  2. Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
    2
    ThymeStrong traditional

    Thymus vulgaris

    Traditional spasmolytic/expectorant; some acute-bronchitis product data.

    Typical. Leaf tea or thyme/ivy combination as labeled.

    Safety. Lamiaceae. Essential oil internally is concentrated.

  3. English ivy (Hedera helix)
    3
    English ivyHuman data

    Hedera helix

    Hedera helix leaf extracts appear in acute-cough product trials.

    Typical. Standardized leaf extract as labeled — not ornamental ivy DIY.

    Safety. GI upset. Don't forage random ivy.

Supportive plants1
  • Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)
    MulleinStrong traditional
    Verbascum thapsus

    Traditional respiratory demulcent/expectorant.

    Typical. Leaf/flower tea, well strained (hairs irritate).

    Safety. Strain the tea.

When this is not enough

  • Hemoptysis, hypoxia, whoop, foreign body, heart failure cough, ACEI not reviewed

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All respiratory diagnoses