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Respiratory Herbs 11
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Garlic
Iceland moss Sundew Gumplant, Grindelia Elecampane Lobelia, Indian tobacco White horehound Wild cherry bark Lungwort Coltsfoot Mullein |
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Verbascum thapsus
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Mullein
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Verbascum thapsus Uses 8
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URTI- sinusitis, nose problems- any dryness, or too many secretions, hayfever, tonsillitis, laryngitis, tracheitis, common cold, influenza
2. LRTI- cough, asthma, croup, bronchitis, emphysema, TB, cough with hoarseness. 3. Affinity for glands, lymph and testes. 4. Neuralgia, trigeminal 5th cranial nerve. 5. Soothes gastro-intestinal tract, diarrhoea, dysentery, haemorrhoids, piles (creams) 6. Soothes urinary tract, cystitis, urethritis, enuresis. 7. Skin/ Bone ulcers, wounds, burns, speeds healing of fractures. 8. Sleep – has narcotic action. Tones mucous membranes, reducing inflammation and mucus formation, increases expectoration of phlegm, reducing soreness, pleurisy, whooping cough, influenzal cold with respiratory catarrh. |
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Verbascum thapsus Chemistry 3
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Mucilage. Saponins. Flavanoids – hesperidin, rutin
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Verbascum thapsus Actions
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expectorant, antispasmodic, anti-tussive, demulcent, astringent,
23, 13, 7, 18, 14 |
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Tussilago farfara
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Coltsfoot
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Tussilago farfara Actions 8
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anti-tussive, expectorant, anti-catarrhal, astringent, nutritive, anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory, demulcent.
7, 8, 10,13, 14, 23, 18 |
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Tussilago farfara Uses 7
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COUGH - dry, or loosens hard phlegm, bronchitis, pertussis, mild asthma, laryngitis, skin ulcers, eczema
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Tussilago farfara Chemistry 2
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Rich in flavonoids – rutin, hyperoside and isoquercetin, triterpenoid saponins.
Rich in mucilage – 8% made from polysaccharides Leaves - rich in Vit C, zinc, inulin. |
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Inula helenium
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Elecampane
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Inula helenium Actions
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Expectorant, anti-tussive, anti spasmodic, diaphoretic, demulcent, astringent
antimicrobial, hepatic |
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Inula helenium Uses
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Asthma, chronic bronchitis, cough, pulmonary TB.
1. Specific for irritating bronchial coughs, whenever copious clear catarrah is present. 2. Antibacterial against a number of well known bacteria including Mycobacterium Tuberculosis 3. Good especially for children and chronic coughs in the elderly. |
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Inula helenium Chemistry
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Volatile oils 1 - 4%
Sesquiterpene lactones Bitter principle Resin |
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Allium sativum
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Garlic
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Allium sativum Chemistry
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Volatile oils – about 0.2% of which have sulphur-containing compounds such as allicin
Vitamins B and C, iodine, selenium, sulphur and other minerals. |
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Allium sativum Uses
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Hypertension, hyperglycaemia, hyperlipidaemia, indigestion, skin abscess, bronchitis, whooping cough, influenza, respiratory catarrh, candida, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, mucous colitis, vaginal trichomoniasis.
1.Strong affinity for URTI , bronchitis, cough, whooping cough, flu, hay fever, catarrh 2.Strong anti-microbial in digestive tract, amoebic dysentery, food poisoning 3.Skin diseases -all fungal (including thrush) infections. 4.Cardiovascular – artherosclerosis, artheroma, intermittent claudication, heart strengthener, raises HDL. |
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Allium sativum Actions
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warming expectorant, anti-catarrhal, stimulant, anti-microbial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, antiseptic, anti-parasitic, anti-carcinogenic, anthelmintic, anti-coagulant, hypotensive, hypoglycaemic, hypocholesterolaemic, diaphoretic, rubefacient, tonic, non-sedating antihistamine.
23, 8, 34,4,5,6,29 |
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Drosera rotundifolia
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Sundew
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Drosera rotundifolia Chemistry 2
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Naphthaquinones – plumbagin (antibacterial action)
Flvanoids |
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Drosera rotundifolia Actions 5
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Anti-tussive, expectorant, anti-spasmodic, anti-bacterial, demulcent
7, 23, 13, 18,6 |
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Drosera rotundifolia Uses
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cough, asthma, whooping cough, pertussis, gastritis, gastric ulceration
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Pulmonaria officinalis
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Lungwort
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Pulmonaria officinalis Actions 5
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Demulcent- expectorant, astringent, mild antibiotic and orexigenic (Bartrum)
18, 23, 14, 7 |
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Pulmonaria officinalis Chemistry 3
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Mucilage
Flavonoids Vit C |
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Pulmonaria officinalis Uses
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1. Coughs, Bronchitis, URTIs, asthma, laryngitis, sore throat, whooping cough, catarrh, T.B.
2. Diarrhoea especially children 3. Haemorrhoids 4. Cuts, wounds (kills bacteria, promotes healing), haemoptysis |
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Cetraria islandica
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Iceland Moss
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Cetraria islandica Actions 7
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demulcent, expectorant, nutritive, Yin tonic, antitussive, pectoral, anti-emetic
18, 23,7 |
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Cetraria islandica Uses
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cough, bronchitis- esp.chronic, malnutrition, cachexia, gastritis, nausea, vomiting, wasting, lassitude, terminal disease, viral infections, side effects of NSAIDs, poor nutrition, catarrh, blocked sinuses.
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Cetraria islandica Chemistry
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Polysaccharides - make up 50% of this plant - mucilage and & nutritative
Lichen acids - antibiotic |
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Grindelia camporum
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Grindelia
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Grindelia camporum Actions 7
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expectorant, antispasmodic, anti-wheeze
hypotensive, sedative, diuretic Calms respiratory system/ cardiac system- tachycardia in asthma, difficulty breathing particularly when patient lies down. |
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Grindelia camporum Uses
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1. Calms the nervous system
2. Calms respiratory system/ cardiac system- tachycardia in asthma, difficulty breathing particularly when patient lies down. Spasmodic bronchial irritation, cough, bronchitis, asthma, catarrh, emphysema. Has some antimicrobial properties (due to resins?) 3. Asthma specific herb good for children, bronchitis, whooping cough, upper respiratory tract catarrh. |
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Grindelia camporum chemistry 2
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Diterpenes – grindelic acid, Flavonoids – acacetin, quercetin
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Lobelia inflata -Schedule 3 Herb
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Lobelia
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Lobelia inflata Actions
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Respiratory stimulant / relaxant, anti-asthmatic, bronchodilator, anti-spasmodic, stimulating expectorant, emetic, sedative, amphoteric
34 -13, 23, 21, 32 |
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Lobelia inflata Uses
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bronchitis, asthma, croup, convulsions, otitis media (use 1-2 drops tincture or oil).
Depressive effect on CNS and ANS. Stimulating expectorant- opens respiratory passages in asthma, bronchial spasm. Counteracts nicotine addiction |
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Lobelia inflata Chemistry
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Alkaloids - piperdine alkaloids, lobeline
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Marrubium vulgare
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White whorehound
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Marrubium vulgare Actions
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expectorant, anti-spasmodic,pectoral,
hepatic, bitter digestive, stomachic, cholagogue, aperiant vulnerary, anthelmintic |
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Marrubium vulgare Chemistry
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Volatile Oils
Bitter principles Potassium, Vit C |
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Marrubium vulgare Uses
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Marrubium relaxes smooth muscles of bronchus while increasing mucus production and encouraging expectoration.
1. Bronchitis, coughs, whooping cough, non productive cough, asthma. 2. Colds, influenza, produces sweating, helps bring up mucus. 3. Anthelmintic- can be used for intestinal worms. 4. Promotes bile flow and stimulates the appetite.Can be useful in disorders of the gall bladder and stomach, and acts as a stomach tonic. Liver imbalance, appetite loss, catarrhal dyspepsia, digestive problems, bloating, jaundice. It’s laxative in large doses. 5. Vulnerary – externally to heal wounds or cuts. |
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Prunus serotina
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Wild cherry bark
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Prunus serotina Actions 7
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Anti-tussive, astringent, expectorant, mild sedative, stomachic, digestive stimulant
7, 14, 23, -32, |
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Prunus serotina Uses
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1-in respiratory problems- calms cough due to irritated respiratory nerves, whooping cough, bronchitis, asthma. For barking, persistent cough.
2- for digestive problems, like nervous dyspepsia, chronic diarrhoea, dysentery 3- Sedative properties traditionally employed for labour pains. Also used for fevers, colds, and inner bark for sore throats. |
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Prunus serotina Chemistry
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Cyanogenic glycosides
Coumarins |
