Herbs for Cough

Despite the nasty sound, coughing is actually a vital bodily function.

Without noticing, we probably cough once or twice every hour to clear our throats and air passages of debris.

Coughing is troublesome only when an environmental substance or an illness makes you hack uncontrollably.

Coughs can be dry and nonproductive, meaning they bring up no fluids or sputum; or they can be wet and productive, expelling mucus and the germs or irritants it contains.

Herbal Remedies For Cough

COLTSFOOT Relieves congestion.

ECHINACEA Has antibacterial and antiviral properties useful for shortening duration of illness and preventing infection.

LOBELIA Used to soothe a dry, hacking cough.

LUNGWORT Used for cough accompanied by diarrhea.

MARSHMALLOW ROOT Soothes the throat and eases a dry, hacking cough.

MULLEIN Tea is given to children at first sign of cough.

PEPPERMINT Tea is used to suppress cough reflex.

REISHI Extract eases cough from colds & asthma.

SLIPPERY ELM BARK Coats throat to propvide a soothing effect to soft tissue.

WILD CHERRY BARK SYRUP An effective expectorant. Use as directed.

A chronic cough that doesn't clear up can be a sign of more serious conditions. See your health care practitioner.

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