Traditional uses
cough
15 plants traditionally used for this.
Traditional folk uses, not medical advice. Read more on the About page.
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Thyme
Thymus vulgaris
herbalwarm antimicrobialantiviral -
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus globulus
mentholcamphorous expectorantantimicrobial -
Fennel
Foeniculum vulgare
anisesweet carminativeantispasmodic -
Holy basil (Tulsi)
Ocimum tenuiflorum
pepperyclove adaptogenimmunomodulant -
Licorice
Glycyrrhiza glabra
sweetaniseed demulcentexpectorant -
Aniseed
Pimpinella anisum
aniseedsweet carminativedigestive -
Oregano
Origanum vulgare
aromaticbalsamic antimicrobialantiviral -
Sage
Salvia officinalis
camphorousbitter antimicrobialastringent -
Elderflower
Sambucus nigra
floralmuscat diaphoreticfebrifuge -
Bee balm
Monarda didyma
bergamotthyme antimicrobialcarminative -
Common mallow
Malva sylvestris
softly floralsilky demulcentanti-inflammatory -
Marshmallow root
Althaea officinalis
mildsilky demulcentanti-inflammatory -
Mullein
Verbascum thapsus
mildhoneyed expectorantantitussive -
Plantain
Plantago lanceolata
leafymild demulcentexpectorant -
Star anise
Illicium verum
aniselicorice carminativeantimicrobial