Homemade Remedies For Cough
A cough is a natural reaction, designed to expel irritating,
toxic material and mucus accumulations in the bronchial
tubes. However, as everyone knows, even repeated coughing
is sometimes ineffective at ridding the body of these irritants,
and itself become fatiguing and debilitating.
For coughs, there are herbs that have a specific affinity
to the chest and lung area (pectorals).
Some herbs are true antitussives or cough-suppressants
(coltsfoot, horehound, wild cherry bark, licorice) or are
just effective antispasmodics. Many are demulcents, soothing
irritated bronchial tubes while others are expectorants,
helping expel tough, adherent mucus. The powerful antibacterial
and antiviral properties of many of these same plants makes
them an excellent choice for getting at both symptoms and
causes. Many herbal cough formulas are available that combine
these various properties and are often superior to a single
herb.
The herbs below represent the best of literally hundreds
of herbal cough medicines. Note that demulcent herbs are
more applicable to dry coughs (licorice, slippery elm, mullein,
althea), while astringent plants are more suitable to moist,
rattly or congested coughs (anise, eyebright, cowslip, thyme,
eucalyptus). See also Asthma
Colds
& Flu
Home Remedies for Cough #1:
Anise***—Pimpinella anisum
• Helps expel mucus, while being anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic.
• For colds, coughs, bronchitis; also reduces nausea, gas,
bloating.
• Safe for infants and children; a popular colic and indigestion
remedy.
• Often mixed with other herbs for above effects and sweet
licorice taste.
Home Remedies for Cough #2: Coltsfoot**—Tussilago
farfara
• Expels mucus, soothes irritated membranes and suppresses
coughs.
• Coughs related to upper respiratory infections (colds),
acute and chron-
ic bronchitis, asthma, hoarseness, whooping cough and emphysema.
• See Dosage. Should not be used excessively or for prolonged
periods.
Home Remedies for Cough #3: Cowslip**—Primula
veris
• Strong antispasmodic and expectorant for rattly coughs,
chronic bronchitis with thick white mucus. Warming and sedative
effects.
Home Remedies for Cough #4: Elecampane***—Inula
helenium
• For coughs and bronchitis, including chronic cough; gentle
for children.
• Soothing expectorant; helps expel excess mucus, antibacterial
effects.
• Relieves bronchial spasm in asthma, emphysema, bronchitis.
Home Remedies for Cough #5: Eucalyptus**—Eucalyptus
globulus
• Expectorant, natural decongestant, often used in rubs
and liniments.
• Opens bronchial passages, clears mucus during colds, flu,
bronchitis.
• Natural antiseptic. Use as an inhalant or lotion; high
toxicity internally.
Home Remedies for Cough #6: Grindelia**—Gumweed/Grindelia
camporum
• For coughs of bronchitis and asthma, whooping cough or
viral coughs.
• Clears tough mucus, improves breathing and smothering
tendency on falling asleep. Slows rapid heart beat and reduces
high blood pressure.
Home Remedies for Cough #7: Horehound***—Marrubiurn
vulgare
• Loosens mucus, soothes coughs; aids stuffy nose, sore
throat and colds.
• For bronchitis, wheezing, congested chest, with inability
to expel mucus.
• Treats asthma or chronic lung conditions with poor expectoration.
Home Remedies for Cough #8: Hyssop* *
*—Hyssopus officinalis
• Relieves coughs, bronchitis; loosens and expels mucus
accumulations.
• Best in chronic coughs; a tonic, stimulating herb that
speeds recovery.
• Asthmatic coughs in adults, children. Promotes sweat in
colds and flu.
Home Remedies for Cough #9: Irish Moss*--Chondrus
crispus
• A mucilaginous, jelly-like seaweed used in many respiratory
conditions.
• A soothing demulcent used for irritating coughs, inflamed
membranes.
• An expectorant for phlegm and mucus, encourages a productive
cough.
Home Remedies for Cough #10: Licorice**—Glycyrrhiza
glabra
• A powerful cough suppressant, soothing expectorant, demulcent
and anti-inflammatory. Treats bronchitis, coughs, asthma,
sore throats.
Home Remedies for Cough #11: Lomatium**—Lomatium
dissectum
• Powerful antiviral, antibacterial herb, kills at least
ten bacterial strains.
• Eliminates a broad range of acute and chronic viruses.
• For flus, cold, chronic bronchitis, viral pneumonia. Expels
hard mucus.
Home Remedies for Cough #12: Lungwort*
—Sticta pulmonaria
• For cough and bronchitis. For dry hacking night cough,
preventing sleep.
• Treats lingering coughs after measles, flu, colds, whooping
cough.
• Soothes tickling in throat, bronchi, where one cough incites
another.
Home Remedies for Cough #13: Maidenhair
Fern*—Adiantum cappillus
• Used for coughs, bronchitis, asthma and general respiratory
disorders.
• Soothes sore throats, expels mucus, helps chronic sinus
congestion.
Home Remedies for Cough #14: Mullein**—Verbascum
thapsus
• Traditional cough remedy that soothes dry and inflamed
throat and bronchi, clears mucus, allays bronchial spasms,
shrinks swollen glands.
• Useful in colds, flu, bronchitis, asthma and even emphysema.
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