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Medicinal Herbs Database

Explore 2,700+ herbs with evidence-based information

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Eriosema psoraleoides

Eriosema psoraleoides

East and West African legume herb used in traditional medicine for respiratory conditions and as tonic.

Respiratory conditions in African folk medicine5-10 g root decoction
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ER
Respiratory

Escallonia Resinosa

Escallonia resinosa

Andean tree used in traditional medicine of Peru and Bolivia for respiratory conditions, rheumatism, and wound healing.

respiratory conditionsBark or leaf decoction 200ml 3x daily
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Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus globulus

An iconic Australian tree whose leaves and essential oil are widely used for respiratory conditions and pain relief.

Respiratory infectionsInhalation: 3-6 drops in steam; Topical: 2-5% diluted
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Respiratory

Eucalyptus Polybractea

Eucalyptus polybractea

Australian mallee eucalyptus species highest in 1,8-cineole content used by Aboriginal peoples and in aromatherapy for respiratory conditions.

respiratory infections2–4 drops in steam inhalation or diluted topically
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Respiratory

Eucalyptus radiata

Eucalyptus radiata

A gentler eucalyptus species preferred for children; excellent respiratory and antimicrobial properties.

Respiratory supportDiluted essential oil; 1-2g leaf tea
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EH
Respiratory

Euphorbia Hirta Plant

Euphorbia hirta

A tropical weed used across Africa, Asia, and the Pacific for respiratory conditions particularly asthma; widely used in Filipino traditional medicine for dengue fever support.

Asthma and bronchitis in tropical traditional medicine3-6g dried herb decoction three times daily
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EO
Respiratory

Euphrasia officinalis

Euphrasia officinalis

Small semi-parasitic annual herb of European meadows, traditionally the premier herb for eye conditions.

Traditional eye remedy across Europe and North America for conjunctivitisTea: 1-2 tsp per cup 3x/day; Tincture: 2-3ml 3x/day
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FF
Respiratory

Ferula Foetida Herb

Ferula foetida

Afghan species of asafoetida used in folk medicine as antispasmodic, anthelmintic, and expectorant herb.

antispasmodic for digestive conditions0.3-1g resin in formulas
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FG
Respiratory

Ferula Gummosa

Ferula gummosa

Perennial herb native to Iran and Central Asia producing a gum resin used in Persian medicine for antispasmodic, expectorant, and anti-inflammatory purposes.

respiratory conditions2–4g resin or essential oil 2–5 drops in carrier
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FJ
Respiratory

Fortunella japonica

Citrus japonica

Small ornamental citrus eaten whole; peel sweet, flesh tart; used in Chinese folk medicine for cough and digestion.

cough3-5 fruits daily; peel tea 5g 2x/day
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FB
Respiratory

Fritillaria Bulb

Fritillaria thunbergii

A TCM herb used to transform heat-phlegm and relieve cough; alkaloids have expectorant and antitussive properties for productive coughs with thick yellow phlegm.

Heat-phlegm cough with yellow sputum3-9g decoction or 300mg extract twice daily
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FI
Respiratory

Fritillaria imperialis

Fritillaria imperialis

Tall spring bulb from Turkey and Persia with dramatic crown of orange flowers, used in Persian traditional medicine.

Traditional Persian and Turkish medicine for fever and painTea from bulb: 1-2g per cup 2x/day with caution
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GR
Respiratory

Galbanum Resin

Ferula galbaniflua

Ancient resin from Iranian Ferula species mentioned in the Bible (Exodus) and used in Egyptian mummification. Used in Persian and Unani medicine for respiratory conditions and wound healing.

Respiratory conditions treatmentSmall amounts in compound preparations; 1-2ml tincture daily
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GF
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Glaucium flavum

Glaucium flavum

European coastal herb with glaucine alkaloid; antitussive properties; glaucine used in cough medicines.

coughGlaucine 40mg 3x/day (pharmaceutical)
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GH
Respiratory

Glechoma hederacea

Glechoma hederacea

Creeping aromatic perennial of European meadows and hedgerows, used in traditional medicine and historic brewing.

Traditional European remedy for coughs and respiratory conditionsTea: 1-2 tsp per cup 3x/day
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GJ
Respiratory

Gleditsia japonica

Gleditsia japonica

Japanese honeylocust; pods used in Japanese folk medicine as expectorant and anti-inflammatory.

cough with phlegm1-3g dried pod powder 2x/day
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GA
Respiratory

Glycyrrhiza aspera

Glycyrrhiza aspera

Central Asian licorice species used in traditional Kazakh and Uzbek medicine for respiratory and digestive conditions.

cough3-5g dried root tea 2x/day
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GE
Respiratory

Glycyrrhiza echinata

Glycyrrhiza echinata

Eastern European and Central Asian licorice species used in Russian folk medicine and Unani tradition.

cough2-5g dried root tea 2x/day
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GG
Respiratory

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Var Persian

Glycyrrhiza glabra var. typica

Root variety of licorice native to the Middle East and Persia, used in Unani and Persian medicine for respiratory, digestive, and adrenal conditions.

respiratory infections200–400mg deglycyrrhizinated extract or 1–5g root tea
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GL
Respiratory

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

A North American licorice used by Native American tribes for coughs, fever, and as a food source.

Cough treatment2-4g dried root as tea
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