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Explore 2,700+ herbs with evidence-based information

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Thyme-leaved Savory

Satureja thymbra

Mediterranean perennial used in za'atar spice blends of Middle Eastern cuisine; used in traditional Turkish and Greek medicine for respiratory and digestive conditions.

Respiratory infections in Mediterranean folk medicine2–3 g dried herb as tea; diluted essential oil; 1–2 mL tincture
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Thymus citriodorus

Thymus citriodorus

Hybrid lemon-scented thyme used culinary and medicinally for digestive and respiratory conditions.

digestive disorders3-5g dried herb or essential oil diluted
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Respiratory

Thymus mastichina

Thymus mastichina

Aromatic shrublet of the Iberian Peninsula with white flowers and cineole-rich essential oil unlike most thymes.

Traditional Spanish and Portuguese remedy for respiratory conditionsTea: 1-2 tsp per cup 3x/day
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Thymus Praecox Herb

Thymus praecox

Low-growing thyme species used in Alpine European folk medicine for coughs, antiseptic conditions, and digestive issues.

cough syrup ingredient in Alpine folk medicine2-4g dried herb as tea
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Thymus Serpyllum Herb

Thymus serpyllum

Wild creeping thyme used across European folk medicine for respiratory conditions and as a general antimicrobial herb.

cough and respiratory remedy in European folk medicine2-4g dried herb as tea 3x/day
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Thymus zygis

Thymus zygis

Aromatic perennial shrub of Spain and Portugal, one of the main sources of Spanish thyme oil.

Traditional Iberian remedy for respiratory and digestive conditionsTea: 1-2 tsp per cup 3x/day
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Tian Hua Fen

Trichosanthes kirilowii

TCM herb used to clear heat and generate fluid; used for thirst, lung heat cough, breast conditions, and historically for abortion (unsafe, professional only).

Thirst from heat9-15g dried root daily; 500mg extract
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Respiratory

Tian Men Dong

Asparagus cochinchinensis

Asian asparagus species; root tubers used in TCM as yin tonic for kidney and lung — stronger yin effect than Mai Men Dong.

Kidney and lung yin deficiency in TCM6–15 g dried root as decoction; 500 mg extract 2x daily
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Tibetan Ephedra

Ephedra gerardiana

A Tibetan ephedra species used in Sowa Rigpa for respiratory conditions and cold patterns.

asthma1.5-6g dried herb daily
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Respiratory

Toluifera balsamum

Toluifera balsamum

Colombian and Venezuelan tree related to Myroxylon, producing fragrant balsam used in traditional medicine.

Traditional Colombian and Venezuelan remedy for respiratory conditionsTincture: 2-4ml 3x/day
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Respiratory

Tordylium maximum

Tordylium maximum

Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Apiaceae used in folk medicine for respiratory complaints.

Respiratory complaints in Mediterranean folk medicine2-4 g dried herb as tea
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Respiratory

Trichostema dichotomum

Trichostema dichotomum

Annual herb of eastern North American dry soils with intensely blue curled stamens, used by Native Americans.

Used by Cherokee for fever and coldsTea: 1 tsp per cup 2x/day
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Tsuga canadensis

Tsuga canadensis

A North American tree used by Native Americans for respiratory conditions, wound healing, and as an astringent (bark tea).

Respiratory conditions2-3g fresh needles as tea
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Turkish Mullein

Verbascum olympicum

Large mullein native to Turkish mountains used for respiratory conditions and ear infections in Anatolian folk medicine.

expectorant for coughs2-4g dried flowers as tea 3x/day
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Respiratory

Turkish Thyme

Thymus sipyleus

Wild thyme from western Turkey used in Anatolian folk medicine as an antiseptic and expectorant.

antiseptic wash2-4g dried herb as tea 3x/day
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Turnera ulmifolia

Turnera ulmifolia

Shrub of Caribbean and tropical Americas with bright yellow flowers, traditional medicine across the region.

Traditional Caribbean folk remedy for colds and respiratory conditionsTea: 1-2 tsp per cup 3x/day
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Tussilago japonica

Tussilago japonica

TCM warming herb for cold cough; flower buds used specifically for lung warming and cough suppressant.

cold cough5-9g dried flower bud or 300mg extract daily
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Respiratory

Umckaloabo Root

Pelargonium reniforme

A close relative of P. sidoides, used interchangeably in South African traditional medicine for respiratory infections.

Tuberculosis20-30 drops tincture 3x daily
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Respiratory

Unani Mulethi Root

Glycyrrhiza glabra var. persica

Persian licorice variety central to Unani medicine used for respiratory, digestive, and hormonal conditions.

respiratory soother1-4g dried root or 200-400mg DGL extract
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Urgineaindica

Drimia indica

An Indian relative of Mediterranean squill used in Ayurveda similarly as expectorant and cardiac tonic.

Expectorant usePharmaceutical preparation only
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