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Marrubium incanum

Mediterranean horehound species used similarly to common horehound for respiratory conditions.

cough3-5g dried herb or 2-3ml tincture daily

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Marshmallow Leaf

Althaea officinalis (leaf)

European herb with same mucilaginous properties as marshmallow root but from leaf; used for respiratory and digestive soothing, and as a complement to the root.

Respiratory catarrhLeaf tea: 2-3 cups daily (cold infusion best); 1-2ml tincture

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Marshmallow Root

Althaea officinalis

Marshmallow root is a plant native to Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa that has been used medicinally for over 2,000 years. Like slippery elm, it produces a mucilaginous substance that soothes and coats irritated tissues. The original marshmallow confection was made from this plant root.

Cough remedy2-5g dried root in cold infusion daily, or 500-1000mg capsule 3 times daily

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Melaleuca cajuputi

A Southeast Asian tree with antimicrobial and analgesic essential oil used for respiratory and pain conditions.

Pain relief topicallyDiluted essential oil; 2g leaf tea

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Mentha Haplocalyx

Mentha haplocalyx

Aromatic perennial herb native to East Asia used in TCM to disperse wind-heat, clear the head and eyes, and course liver qi.

wind-heat cold3–6g decoction

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Mikania glomerata

Brazilian medicinal vine used for respiratory conditions, snake bites, and as antimicrobial.

Respiratory conditions in Brazilian medicine2-4 ml tincture; 5-10 g dried herb as tea

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Minuartia verna

Alpine herb growing on metal-rich soils; indicator plant with minor folk uses for respiratory conditions.

cough2g dried herb as tea 2x/day

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Mountain Mint

Pycnanthemum virginianum

Native North American perennial with intensely minty aroma; used by Indigenous peoples for fevers, headaches and respiratory conditions.

Fevers in Indigenous North American medicine2–3 g dried herb as tea; 1–2 mL tincture

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Mulberry Root Bark

Morus alba cortex

TCM herb that purges lung heat, relieves wheezing, and promotes urination; used for cough, asthma, and edema.

Purges lung heat9-15g dried

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Mullein

Verbascum thapsus

Mullein is a tall, woolly-leaved biennial plant found throughout Europe and Asia. It has a long history of use in European herbal medicine for respiratory conditions, particularly for dry coughs and ear infections. The leaves and flowers are the primary medicinal parts, known for their expectorant and demulcent properties.

Cough remedy1-2g dried leaf or flower as tea 3-4 times daily, or mullein ear oil 2-3 drops twice daily

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Mullein Flower

Verbascum thapsus flos

Yellow flowers of mullein particularly used in ear oil preparations and for gentle respiratory conditions.

Ear oil for otitis media2-3 drops ear oil; 2-4g dried flowers as tea

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Myosotis scorpioides

Marsh herb with historical uses in folk medicine for eye conditions and pulmonary complaints.

eye inflammation2-3g dried herb tea 2x/day

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Myrtus communis

A Mediterranean aromatic shrub used since antiquity for respiratory, skin, and urinary conditions.

Respiratory conditions2-4g dried leaves as tea; essential oil diluted

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Nandina Domestica Herb

Nandina domestica

Japanese garden shrub used in Kampo medicine for respiratory conditions and fruit antitussive properties.

cough suppressant in Japanese Kampo medicine3-6g dried fruit as tea

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Nolina Microcarpa Herb

Nolina microcarpa

Southwestern US desert plant used by Apache and Navajo peoples for basket weaving and treatment of respiratory conditions.

respiratory treatment in Apache folk medicine2-4g dried leaf tea

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Opopanax

Commiphora guidottii

East African resin from Commiphora closely related to myrrh; used in Somali and Ethiopian traditional medicine for wound healing and respiratory conditions.

Wound healingTopical resin application; 1-2ml tincture; burned as incense

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Opopanax chironium

Mediterranean Apiaceae resin plant used as gum resin for respiratory and digestive conditions similar to myrrh.

Respiratory conditions in ancient Greek medicineSmall amount resin as tea; diluted essential oil

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Ormocarpum Kirkii

Ormocarpum kirkii

East African shrub used in traditional medicine in Tanzania and Kenya for respiratory conditions and wound healing.

respiratory infectionsLeaf decoction 200ml 3x daily or leaf poultice

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Oroxylum Indicum

Oroxylum indicum

Large deciduous tree of South and Southeast Asia used extensively in Ayurveda and Thai traditional medicine for respiratory, anti-inflammatory, and bone-healing conditions.

respiratory infections3–5g bark or seed powder daily

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Osha Root

Ligusticum porteri

A Rocky Mountain herb sacred to many Native American nations; bears dig and eat the roots after hibernation; used for respiratory infections and immune stimulation.

Respiratory infections and bronchitis3-5g dried root as decoction or 4ml tincture three times daily

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