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Medicinal Herbs Database

Explore 2,700+ herbs with evidence-based information

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Gordolobo

Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium

North American herb used extensively by Cherokee, Choctaw, and Mexican curanderos for respiratory conditions, asthma, and as a gentle nervine. One of the most used herbs in Mexican folk medicine.

Treat respiratory conditions and asthma3-5g dried herb as tea 3x daily or 2ml tincture
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Respiratory

Grindelia

Grindelia robusta

A Western American herb used by Native peoples for asthma, bronchitis, and as an antidote for poison ivy dermatitis.

Asthma1-3ml tincture 3x daily or 1-2g dried herb as tea
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Respiratory

Grindelia Herb

Grindelia camporum

A North American herb used by Indigenous peoples for asthma, bronchitis, and topical skin conditions; grindeline relaxes bronchial muscles and helps expel mucus.

Asthma and bronchitis in Native American medicine2-4g dried herb as tea or 5ml tincture three times daily
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Respiratory

Gua Lou Pi Respiratory

Trichosanthes kirilowii (pericarp)

TCM fruit pericarp that clears lung heat and transforms phlegm.

Phlegm-heat cough6-12g in decoction daily
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Respiratory

Gumweed

Grindelia squarrosa

North American herb used by indigenous peoples for respiratory conditions and poison ivy rash treatment.

Treating asthma1-3g dried herb as tea
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Respiratory

Gurjun Balsam

Dipterocarpus turbinatus

South and Southeast Asian tree oleoresin used for respiratory and skin conditions.

Indian Ayurvedic respiratory herbTopical application or inhalation as directed
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Respiratory

Hai Zao

Sargassum pallidum

Seaweed used in TCM to transform phlegm, resolve nodules, and treat goiter and lymphadenopathy.

goiter9-15g daily
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Respiratory

Hedera helix

Hedera helix

A European climbing plant with ivy leaf extract well-studied for bronchitis and respiratory conditions.

Respiratory cough25-35mg standardized extract twice daily
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Respiratory

Helenium autumnale

Helenium autumnale

North American Asteraceae used by Native Americans as sneezing powder and for respiratory conditions.

Sneezing powder to clear sinusesVery small amounts only - sesquiterpene lactone toxicity
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Respiratory

Helichrysum petiolare

Helichrysum petiolare

South African ornamental Helichrysum used in folk medicine for respiratory conditions.

Respiratory conditions in South African folk medicine3-5 g dried herb as tea
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Respiratory

Hemp Nettle

Galeopsis segetum

European herb used in alpine and folk medicine for respiratory conditions, especially chronic bronchitis and silicosis.

Silicosis and respiratory dust conditions3-5g dried herb; 3 cups daily
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Respiratory

Hibiscus Suratensis

Hibiscus surattensis

Prickly herb widespread in the tropical Old World used as a leafy vegetable and medicinally for respiratory conditions, wound healing, and urinary complaints.

respiratory conditionsLeaves as food or 5–10g as tea daily
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Respiratory

Hibiscus tiliaceus

Hibiscus tiliaceus

Pantropical coastal tree with bark fiber and medicinal leaves; used in Pacific and Southeast Asian folk medicine.

cough5-10g leaves tea 2x/day
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Respiratory

Hollyhock

Alcea rosea

Garden plant with flowers rich in mucilage used in European and Middle Eastern folk medicine for respiratory catarrh, sore throat, and urinary tract conditions.

Soothe respiratory catarrh3-5g dried flowers as cold infusion daily
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Respiratory

Horehound White

Marrubium vulgare

Ancient Mediterranean herb mentioned in Egyptian papyri used for respiratory conditions, digestive complaints, and liver disease. One of the bitter herbs of Passover.

Treat respiratory catarrh and cough1-2g dried herb as tea 3x daily or 3ml tincture
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Respiratory

Hymenaea courbaril

Hymenaea courbaril

Amazonian and Caribbean tree; bark and resin used in Brazilian folk medicine for respiratory and digestive conditions.

coughBark tea 5-10g 2x/day; resin as incense
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Respiratory

Hyssop Herb

Hyssopus officinalis

Biblical herb mentioned in both Old and New Testaments, used across Mediterranean and European folk medicine for respiratory conditions, digestive complaints, and antiseptic wound care.

Respiratory expectorant2-4g dried herb as tea or 2ml tincture 3x daily
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Respiratory

Iceland Moss

Cetraria islandica

Subarctic lichen used in Scandinavian and Icelandic medicine for respiratory conditions; mucilage soothes mucous membranes.

Scandinavian respiratory remedy4-6g dried lichen; 3 cups daily
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Respiratory

Inula conyza

Inula conyza

European elecampane relative used in folk medicine as expectorant and insect repellent.

cough2-3g dried herb tea 2x/day
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Respiratory

Inula japonica

Inula japonica

East Asian Inula used in TCM for phlegm, nausea, and respiratory conditions.

Phlegm conditions in TCM3-9 g dried flowers as decoction
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