A substance that promotes the removal of mucous from the respiratory tract. Also: Expectorants

	Acute Bronchitis Recommendation Licorice Root "Licorice root, among other herbs, is a commonly-used expectorant to ease mucus removal in bronchitis..." Asthma Recommendation Licorice Root "...Glycyrrhiza is an expectorant, which can be useful for relieving asthma..." Fennel As A Treatment "...It also has been used for the treatment of gastroenteritis, indigestion, to stimulate lactation and as an expectorant and to stimulate menstrual flow..." Ginger Root As A Treatment "...Respiratory infections: It is well known for its warming expectorant action on the upper respiratory tract, and this is why Chinese herbalists have traditionally used ginger to treat colds and influenza..." Guaifenesin As A Treatment "...Guaifenesin is an expectorant drug usually taken orally to assist the expectoration ("bringing up") of phlegm from the airways in cases of acute respiratory tract infection..." Ivy Leaf As A Treatment "...clinical trials have been performed on ivy leaf, it is approved by the German Commission E for use against chronic inflammatory bronchial conditions and productive coughs due to its actions as an expectorant..." Parsley As A Treatment "...Other traditional uses include the treatment of diseases of the prostate, liver, and spleen, anemia, and arthritis; as an expectorant, antimicrobial, aphrodisiac, hypotensive, laxative; and as a scalp lotion to stimulate hair growth..."

Last updated: Jul 26, 2007