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Explore 2,700+ herbs with evidence-based information

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Cardiocrinum giganteum

Cardiocrinum giganteum

Spectacular tall lily of the Himalayas and China reaching 3-4m, seeds and bulbs used in traditional medicine.

Traditional Himalayan medicine for respiratory conditionsBulb tea: 3-5g per cup 2x/day
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Castanea sativa

Castanea sativa

A European tree with medicinal leaves used for whooping cough, other respiratory conditions, and as a nutritive food.

Whooping cough2-4g dried leaves as tea; nuts as food
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Cat Thyme

Teucrium marum

A small Mediterranean shrub that drives cats wild (like catnip) and was traditionally used as a stimulant and decongestant.

Nasal polyps1-2g dried herb as tea; primarily homeopathic use
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Cedrus atlantica

Cedrus atlantica

A North African cedar with essential oil used in aromatherapy for respiratory conditions, hair loss, and anti-inflammatory use.

Respiratory aromatherapyDiluted essential oil in carrier
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Chionodoxa luciliae

Chionodoxa luciliae

Early spring-flowering bulb from Turkish mountains with blue-white flowers, traditional Turkish folk medicine.

Traditional Turkish folk medicine for cold fevers in mountain regionsFlower tea: 2g per cup 2x/day
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Chuan Bei Mu Bulb

Fritillaria cirrhosa

Precious TCM herb that transforms hot phlegm, moistens lung, and stops cough; used for dry cough with difficult sputum.

Moistens lung and stops cough3-9g dried; 1-2g powder
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Citrus maxima

Citrus maxima

Largest citrus fruit; peel used in Southeast Asian folk medicine for respiratory and digestive conditions.

coughFruit as food; peel tea 5-10g 2x/day
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Clerodendrum serratum

Clerodendrum serratum

Ayurvedic shrub used for respiratory conditions including asthma, bronchitis, and fever.

Asthma in Ayurveda3-6 g root or leaf decoction
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Clinopodium nepeta

Clinopodium nepeta

Mediterranean Lamiaceae herb used for respiratory and digestive conditions, similar to thyme.

Respiratory conditions in Mediterranean medicine2-4 g dried herb as tea
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Coleonema album

Coleonema album

A South African fynbos shrub with essential oil used in aromatherapy and folk medicine for respiratory conditions.

Respiratory aromatherapyAromatherapy; 1-2g tea
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Coleus Aromaticus

Coleus amboinicus

Tropical succulent widely used in South and Southeast Asian traditional medicine for respiratory conditions.

Indian Ayurvedic cough remedy2-3 cups fresh leaf tea daily
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Coltsfoot Leaf

Tussilago farfara

One of the most ancient European respiratory herbs; tussilagone and mucilage soothe coughs; pyrrolizidine alkaloid content limits internal use duration.

Cough and bronchitis in European tradition1-3g dried leaf as tea (limit to 2 weeks)
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Combretum Zeyheri

Combretum zeyheri

Large deciduous tree of southern African savannas used in traditional medicine for pneumonia, sexually transmitted infections, and as an anthelmintic.

pneumoniaBark decoction 200ml 2x daily
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Conradina canescens

Conradina canescens

Rosemary-like shrub of the Florida panhandle sand scrubs with pale lavender flowers, used by Seminole people.

Used by Seminole people for respiratory conditionsTea: 1 tsp per cup 2x/day
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Copal

Bursera copallifera

Mesoamerican sacred resin-producing tree used in Aztec and Maya ceremonies and medicine for respiratory conditions, wound healing, and spiritual purification.

Respiratory conditionsResin burned as incense; topical preparation for wounds; small amounts tea
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Cordia Myxa

Cordia myxa

Tree native to the Middle East and South Asia used in Unani and Ayurvedic medicine for respiratory conditions, wound healing, and as a nutritive food.

respiratory catarrhFruit consumed as food or 5–10g bark decoction
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Cowslip

Primula veris

A European spring flower traditionally used for respiratory congestion and insomnia.

Bronchitis1-2g dried flowers as tea 2-3x daily
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Crescentia Cujete

Crescentia cujete

Tropical American tree producing large gourd-like fruits used medicinally across Latin America for respiratory conditions, wound healing, and as a traditional cough syrup.

coughFruit syrup 30ml 3x daily or decoction 200ml
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Crinum Moorei

Crinum moorei

South African bulbous plant used in Zulu traditional medicine for respiratory conditions, swelling, and as an emetic.

respiratory conditionsBulb preparation under supervision
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Crotalaria retusa

Crotalaria retusa

Pantropical weed with pyrrolizidine alkaloids; folk use for respiratory and skin conditions; hepatotoxic.

respiratory conditionsExternal use only with extreme caution
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