Herbal Remedies by Symptom

Respiratory support - Medicinal Plants & Herbal Remedies

The Omnia Sana plant database documents 37 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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Ivy LeafHedera helix
Good evidence

inferred from expectorant action

Peach-leaved bellflowerCampanula persicifolia
Good evidence

inferred from genus Campanula traditional use for respiratory complaints

Sweet VioletViola odorata
Moderate evidence

inferred from expectorant action

Red CloverTrifolium pratense
Moderate evidence

inferred from expectorant action

ThymeThymus vulgaris
Moderate evidence

inferred from expectorant action

HorehoundMarrubium vulgare
Preliminary evidence

inferred from expectorant action

LungwortPulmonaria officinalis
Preliminary evidence

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

SpeedwellVeronica officinalis
Preliminary evidence

inferred from expectorant action

AngelicaAngelica archangelica
Preliminary evidence

inferred from expectorant action

Dense-flowered MulleinVerbascum densiflorum
Preliminary evidence

inferred from expectorant action

ElecampaneInula helenium
Preliminary evidence

inferred from expectorant action

EyebrightEuphrasia officinalis
Preliminary evidence

Soothes upper-respiratory catarrh and mild infection (traditional)

FennelFoeniculum vulgare
Preliminary evidence

inferred from expectorant action

Greater PlantainPlantago major
Preliminary evidence

inferred from expectorant action

HeartseaseViola tricolor
Preliminary evidence

inferred from expectorant action

Licorice rootGlycyrrhiza glabra
Preliminary evidence

inferred from expectorant action

Pleurisy RootAsclepias tuberosa
Preliminary evidence

inferred from expectorant action

SoapwortSaponaria officinalis
Preliminary evidence

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for cough, bronchitis and upper-respiratory catarrh (saponins stimulate the cough reflex and loosen mucus) - largely an outdated use

White Dead NettleLamium album
Preliminary evidence

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.