Omnia SanaHerbal Remedies by Symptom
Bronchitis - Medicinal Plants & Herbal Remedies
The Omnia Sana plant database documents 23 medicinal plants traditionally used for bronchitis. Each is rated by strength of evidence and linked to its full monograph and cited scientific sources.
Acute bronchitis - reduces symptom severity and shortens illness
Expectorant / secretolytic for productive cough and acute bronchitis (loosens and helps clear mucus)
Demulcent / expectorant for cough, bronchitis and catarrh (mucilage soothes; saponins loosen mucus) - a double-blind RCT found violet-flower syrup, added to standard treatment, sped cough suppression in children with asthma
Expectorant for productive (chesty) cough associated with cold and bronchitis - a fixed thyme-ivy extract combination outperformed placebo in acute bronchitis (faster, greater reduction in coughing fits)
Expectorant for productive cough and catarrh of the upper respiratory tract / bronchitis
Soothes catarrh of the upper respiratory tract / bronchitis (mucilage coats irritated mucosa; saponins loosen mucus)
Expectorant for productive cough and bronchitis (long-standing respiratory remedy)
Traditional demulcent / expectorant for cough, bronchitis and chest inflammation
Traditional demulcent / expectorant for cough, bronchitis, sore throat and respiratory catarrh (mucilage and saponins)
Traditional expectorant - helps clear phlegm in chest conditions, bronchitis and pleurisy
Demulcent for catarrh of the respiratory tract and dry, irritating cough / bronchitis (mucilage soothes and protects irritated airways)
Expectorant for cough, bronchitis and upper-respiratory catarrh (saponins stimulate the cough reflex and loosen mucus) - largely an outdated use
Antispasmodic for bronchial cough and bronchitis (eases spasm of the airways)
Educational information compiled from the Omnia Sana plant database. Not medical advice - always consult a qualified practitioner before using medicinal plants.