Herbs for the Respiratory System

Question 1

Definition

Respiratory stimulants (expectorants)

Answer 1

Herbs that quicken or enliven respiratory function. They jump-start the respiratory system and are helpful for moving gunk up and out and mobilizing respiratory circulation.

Question 2

Name atleast 3

Examples of effective respiratory stimulants:

Answer 2

Cedar, coltsfoot, horehound, hyssop, and thyme.

Question 3

Definition

Lymphatic herbs

Answer 3

Support the lymphatic system and swollen glands throughout the body. Using them for a day or so not only mobilizes white blood cell circulation, but helps to flush away the waste overload accumulating in the lymph glands.

Question 4

Give atleast 3:

Examples of effective lymphatics:

Answer 4

Echinacea, blue flag, poke root, red clover, and wild indigo.

Question 5

Definition

Demulcent herbs

Answer 5

Soothing and protecting to irritated or inflamed tissues. They release soothing fluids that calm such tissues. They can help soothe the respiratory tract any time there is repetitive coughing or pain with breath. Cooling by nature, they can lower the heat level that is often caused by accumulated phlegm in the lungs.

Question 6

Give atleast 3:

Examples of effective demulcents:

Answer 6

Fennel, licorice, marshmallow, and slippery elm.

Question 7

Definition

Respiratory Tonics

Question 8

Anticatarrhals

Question 9

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