Decongestant
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Latest Edit: Hector 2014-03-13 (EDT)
See Also | Naturopathic Therapies |
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See Also | Botanical Medicine (Herbalism) |
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The decongestant (or anticatarrhal) herbs help the body to remove excess catarrhal and mucous both from the sinuses and other parts of the body.
Anticatarrhal Herbs
- Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum)
- Cayenne (Capsicum annuum)
- Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)
- Echinacea (Echinacea angustifolia)
- Elder (Sambucus nigra)
- Elecampane (Inula helenium)
- Eyebright (Euphrasia species)
- Garlic (Allium sativum)
- Golden Rod (Solidago virgaurea)
- Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis)
- Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)
- Marshmallow root (Althea officinalis)
- Mullein (Verbascum thapus)
- Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
- Sage (Salvia officinalis)
- Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
- Uva Ursi (Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi)
- Yarrow (Achileea millefolium)
The above list of herbs are not meant to provide medical advice. They are a list of herbs that have a common action. Talk to a naturopathic doctor before beginning any treatment regimen.