Respiratory Support | Plant Medicine Guide

Plants for Respiratory

20 entries

Traditional-only/Early

Goldenseal

Hydrastis canadensis

Respiratory tradition, Digestive tradition

Traditional-only/Early

Lobelia

Lobelia inflata

Respiratory tradition (historical)

Traditional-only/Early

Perilla

Perilla frutescens

Seasonal comfort tradition

Traditional-only/Early

Bibhitaki

Terminalia bellirica

Respiratory tradition, Digestive tradition

Promising

Andrographis

Andrographis paniculata

Immune support, Respiratory comfort, Digestive bitter support

Promising

Butterbur

Petasites hybridus

Seasonal comfort, Headache support

Promising

Cordyceps

Cordyceps militaris

Athletic performance, Energy, Oxygen utilisation

Traditional-only/Early

Mullein

Verbascum thapsus

Cough, Bronchitis, Congestion

Well-supported

Peppermint

Mentha × piperita

IBS, Headaches, Nausea

Echinacea
Promising

Echinacea

Echinacea purpurea

Cold prevention, Cold duration, Immune support

Elderberry
Promising

Elderberry

Sambucus nigra

Cold & flu, Immune support, Antioxidant

Promising

Marshmallow root

Althaea officinalis

Sore throat, Dry cough, Digestive irritation

Promising

Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus globulus

Respiratory infections, Congestion, Cough

Traditional-only/Early

Slippery elm

Ulmus rubra

Sore throat, Digestive inflammation, IBS

Irish Moss
Traditional-only/Early

Irish Moss

Chondrus crispus

Gut health, Thyroid support, Skin and hair

Plantain Leaf
Traditional-only/Early

Plantain Leaf

Plantago major

Wound healing, Cough, Insect bites

Thyme
Promising

Thyme

Thymus vulgaris

Cough, Bronchitis, Respiratory infections

Sage
Promising

Sage

Salvia officinalis

Hot flashes, Memory, Sore throat

Licorice
Well-supported

Licorice

Glycyrrhiza glabra

Soothing cough, Digestive ulcers, Adrenal support

Schisandra
Promising

Schisandra

Schisandra chinensis

Liver support, Stress resilience, Cognitive clarity