Herbal Remedies by Symptom

Respiratory support — Medicinal Plants & Herbal Remedies

The Omnia Sana plant database documents 36 medicinal plants traditionally used for respiratory support. Each is rated by strength of evidence and linked to its full monograph and cited scientific sources.

Also known as: chest support, respiratory catarrh, clears phlegm.

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AngelicaAngelica archangelica
Traditional use

inferred from expectorant action

ElecampaneInula helenium
Traditional use

inferred from expectorant action

EyebrightEuphrasia officinalis
Traditional use

Soothes upper-respiratory catarrh and mild infection (traditional)

FennelFoeniculum vulgare
Traditional use

inferred from expectorant action

Greater PlantainPlantago major
Traditional use

inferred from expectorant action

HeartseaseViola tricolor
Traditional use

inferred from expectorant action

HorehoundMarrubium vulgare
Traditional use

inferred from expectorant action

Ivy LeafHedera helix
Traditional use

inferred from expectorant action

Licorice rootGlycyrrhiza glabra
Traditional use

inferred from expectorant action

LungwortPulmonaria officinalis
Traditional use

Traditional demulcent / expectorant for cough, bronchitis, sore throat and respiratory catarrh (mucilage and saponins)

Pleurisy RootAsclepias tuberosa
Traditional use

inferred from expectorant action

Red CloverTrifolium pratense
Traditional use

inferred from expectorant action

SoapwortSaponaria officinalis
Traditional use

Expectorant for cough, bronchitis and upper-respiratory catarrh (saponins stimulate the cough reflex and loosen mucus) - largely an outdated use

SpeedwellVeronica officinalis
Traditional use

inferred from expectorant action

Sweet VioletViola odorata
Traditional use

inferred from expectorant action

ThymeThymus vulgaris
Traditional use

inferred from expectorant action

White Dead NettleLamium album
Traditional use

inferred from expectorant action

Educational information compiled from the Omnia Sana plant database. Not medical advice — always consult a qualified practitioner before using medicinal plants.