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Medicinal Herbs Database

Explore 2,700+ herbs with evidence-based information

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Uziza Leaf

Piper guineense

West African climbing vine of the pepper family used in Nigerian and Ghanaian medicine for respiratory, digestive, and post-partum care.

Post-partum recovery soups in NigeriaLeaf decoction 2 cups daily; used as seasoning in food medicine
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Respiratory

Vasaka

Adhatoda vasica

Important Ayurvedic respiratory herb whose name means "give voice to." Contains vasicine, which inspired the drug bromhexine.

Treating cough and bronchitis2-4g dried leaf powder daily
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Respiratory

Verbascum densiflorum

Verbascum densiflorum

European mullein species with large bright yellow flowers, widely used in phytomedicine as expectorant and anti-inflammatory.

Used in European herbal medicine for respiratory ailmentsFlower tea: 1.5-2g per cup 3x/day
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VP
Respiratory

Verbascum Phlomoides

Verbascum phlomoides

Orange-flowered mullein species used across Central and Southern Europe for respiratory conditions and as expectorant.

respiratory expectorant in European folk medicine2-4g dried flowers as tea 3x/day
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Respiratory

Vibhitaki Seed

Terminalia bellirica var. seed

Seed kernel of the bibhitaki/bahera tree; used separately in Ayurveda as a narcotic and anthelmintic, distinct from the fruit pericarp.

Anthelmintic for intestinal worms0.5–1 g seed powder under professional guidance only
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Respiratory

Viola Odorata Herb

Viola odorata

Fragrant violet used in European and Unani medicine for respiratory conditions, headache, and skin inflammation.

respiratory mucus remedy in European folk medicine2-4g dried leaf and flower as tea
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VB
Respiratory

Viper's Bugloss

Echium vulgare

Biennial of disturbed European ground; flowers and leaves used in folk medicine for fever and respiratory conditions though contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids.

Fever and headaches in European folk medicineVery limited use due to PA content — short-term tea use only
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VO
Respiratory

Virgilia oroboides

Virgilia oroboides

South African endemic legume tree used by Khoikhoi in traditional medicine for chest conditions and skin diseases.

Chest conditions in Khoikhoi medicine5-10 g bark decoction
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VP
Respiratory

Vitex Payos

Vitex payos

East and Southern African tree whose fruits resemble olives; bark and roots used for chest conditions, fever, and STIs across traditional medicine systems.

Chest conditionsBark decoction: 1 cup twice daily; fruit as food
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WG
Respiratory

Wild Ginger European

Asarum europaeum

European forest herb with emetic and expectorant properties used in traditional folk medicine for respiratory conditions and as an emetic. Contains aristolochic acid analog — use with caution.

Expectorant for respiratory conditionsSmall doses only; 0.5-1g dried rhizome; use very cautiously
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Respiratory

Wollemi Pine

Prostanthera rotundifolia

Aromatic Australian native shrub used by Aboriginal peoples for respiratory conditions, with strong menthol-like antimicrobial properties.

Respiratory infections in Aboriginal bush medicine2g leaves tea 2-3x daily; steam inhalation of fresh leaves
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Respiratory

Xing Ren

Prunus armeniaca

TCM seed for cough, asthma, and constipation with lubricating properties.

Cough suppression5-10g in decoction daily
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Respiratory

Xylopia Aethiopica

Xylopia aethiopica

A West African spice tree used in traditional medicine for respiratory conditions, rheumatism, and postnatal care.

respiratory conditions3-9g dried fruit daily
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Respiratory

Yashtimadhu

Glycyrrhiza glabra var. india

Licorice species grown in India and Western Asia; root used extensively in Ayurveda, Unani and TCM as one of the most widely used herbs globally.

Sore throat and cough in Ayurveda1–5 g root as tea; 200–400 mg standardized extract (DGL preferred)
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Respiratory

Yasthimadhu

Glycyrrhiza glabra (Ayurvedic)

Ayurvedic name for licorice root, used extensively as a rasayana herb for respiratory and digestive health.

Ayurvedic voice herb3-6g powder or 300-500mg glycyrrhizin extract daily (max 8 weeks)
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YZ
Respiratory

Yu Zhu

Polygonatum odoratum

Rhizomatous perennial of Eurasian forests; rhizome used in TCM as yin tonic for lung and stomach — gentler than Huang Jing.

Lung and stomach yin deficiency in TCM6–12 g dried rhizome as decoction; 500 mg extract 2x daily
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ZJ
Respiratory

Zao Jiao

Gleditsia sinensis

TCM herb used to expel phlegm and open blocked orifices; used for cough, stroke with loss of consciousness, and skin conditions.

Phlegm-obstructed conditions1-3g powder; 500mg extract
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Respiratory

Zhu Li Bamboo Juice

Bambusa tuldoides juice

TCM fresh juice from heated bamboo; clears heat, transforms phlegm, and opens orifices; potent for phlegm-heat stroke.

Clears heat and transforms phlegm-heat30-60ml fresh juice diluted
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