Symptom → Plant Sources
Soapwort (Saponaria officinalis) as a tool for helping with Cough
Evidence
Expectorant for cough, bronchitis and upper-respiratory catarrh (saponins stimulate the cough reflex and loosen mucus) - largely an outdated use
2 sources supporting Soapwort for Cough. Includes scientific publications, books, monographs and traditional-use references.
Mechanistic basis
This use is associated with the plant's expectorant action.