Coughs are one area where herbal cough remedies are of special benefit.
Coughs are more successfully treated with herbal remedies than with conventional methods.
Coltsfoot - Relieves acute congestion and hoarseness.
Hyssop - Expectorant and diaphoretic herb for the treatment of coughs and colds.
Can be used as a gargle for a sore throat.
Licorice -(Chronic) - Acts against upper respiratory tract infections and helps
to relieve coughs.
Lobelia -(Chronic) - Relieves a dry, hacking cough
Marshmallow - Relieves a dry, hacking cough and is especially helpful for children.
Mullein -(Chronic)- Should be consumed in tea form as soon as a child shows
first sign of a cough, before phlegm develops.
Thyme - A powerful antiseptic and will relieve a dry cough liked to a
respiratory infection.
White Horehound - Decreases thickness of mucus in the bronchial tubes.
Essential Oils:
Myrrh and Eucalyptus - A mixture of these two essential oils rubbed on the
throat and chest can help you breathe more easily,
cough less, a get a good night’s sleep.
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