Bilberry (Vaccinium Myrtillus) This herb's antiviral properties make it useful for influenza. It also has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It's a natural antioxidant that prevents free radical damage.
Boneset (Eupatorium Perfoliatum) It's also a catalyst for other herbs. It relieves asthma by helping to clear the respiratory passages. It prevents bronchitis, acts as a decongestant for the common cold, and clears excessive mucous from the lungs.
Cayenne (Capsicum Frutescens) Used to treat colds, sinus infection, relieves asthma by clearing the respiratory passages, prevents bronchitis by clearing excessive mucous from the lungs, and treats chronic laryngitis.
Coltsfoot (Tussilago Farfara) is used for chronic and acute bronchitis, irritating coughs, whooping coughs, and asthma. Its expectorant properties make it useful for most respiratory conditions.
Echinacea is used for common colds, flu, pleurisy, and other infectious illness. It strengthens the immune and lymphatic system. It stimulates white blood cells and has anti-inflammatory and anti-viral properties
Elderflower (Sambucus Nigra) Enhances the function of the immune system, fights inflammation, increases perspiration, lowers fever, soothes the respiratory tract, and is a powerful antioxidant.
Elecampane (Inula Helenium) is used specifically for irritating bronchial coughs, especially in children. It may be used where there is copious catarrh formed. It is also used for emphysema, asthma, and bronchitis asthma. Some herbalists use it for the treatment of tuberculosis. It also has antibacterial properties.
Goldenseal (Hydrastis Canadensis) improves the general health of the respiratory system. It acts as a natural antibiotic, cleanses the body, and strengthens the immune system. It has anti-inflammatory properties. It promotes the functional capacity of the respiratory system, cleanses the mucous membranes, and counteracts infections. It is very good for infectious diseases. If used at the first signs of possible symptoms, it can stop a cold, flu, or viral infection. (Should be avoided during pregnancy. Do not use on its own for a prolonged period of time.)
Goldenrod (Solidago Virgaurea) is used for upper respiratory catarrh, whether acute or chronic. This herb is used for hay fever, influenza, laryngitis, sinusitis, and a sore throat.
Lobelia (Lobelia Inflata) A cough suppressant and relaxant that reduces cold symptoms and fever. It is used with great benefit in the treatment of asthma, bronchitis, colds, flu, and viral infections.
Marshmallow (Althea Officinalis) Is good for sinusitis, coughs, laryngitis, and a sore throat. It also soothes and heals the mucous membranes. Marshmallow root (chewed) alleviates Coughs.
Mullein (Commiphora Myrrha) is used for asthma, bronchitis and difficult breathing, earache & fevers. It is also a mild pain killer and soothes inflammation. Excellent for coughs and emphysema
Peppermint (Mentha Piperita) Is used for fevers, colds, flu, chills, colic, and headaches. It also clears respiratory passages and the sinuses. It has anti-inflammatory properties and is effective against several kinds of bacteria.
Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris) It's a strong antiseptic and anti-microbial. Useful for respiratory infection, eases sore throats, soothes irritable coughs, loosens mucous, and reduces unnecessary spasms. Mullein can be used as a gargle for laryngitis and tonsillitis. It also helps for bronchitis, whooping cough, emphysema, and asthma.
Umckaloabo (Pelargonium Sidoides) is used as an antibacterial, antiviral, and expectorant in respiratory infections which include colds, flu, bronchitis, sinusitis, pneumonia, and tonsilitis. It is often used as an alternative to antibiotics.
