Respiratory Herbs Flashcards
Asclepias tuberosa
Anti-tussive, anti-spasm (but can cause labor so avoid in pregnancy). Use for URIs.
No high doses, long-term use or use with cardiac glycosides
Aspidosperma quebracho
Expectorant. Good for wet cough.
Ephedra sinica
Alpha-agonist, bronchodilator, anti-jussive, anti-allergies.
Use in allergies, asthma, and for weight loss.
Acts like adderall with similar side effects. Don’t combine with alpha or beta blockers or agonists. Don’t use in anyone with HTN, MI, stroke risk, hyperthyroidism, DM, BPH, glaucoma, anorexia, pregnancy, long-term use, steroids, TCAs
Eucalyptus globulus
Anti-spasm, anti-microbial and expectorant.
Can use topically or internally/inhaled for URIs, aches and pains. Bug repellant.
Eucalyptus branches hang LOW to the ground: don’t use in anyone with anything LOW; low BP, low blood sugar, low kidney function.
Eupatorium perfoliatum
ASTER. Anti-spasm. Flu, URI.
Grindelia robusta
ASTER. Respiratory stimulant, but beta-blocking action.
Asthma, COPD, URI, cardiac cough.
Can cause selenium overdose if grown in selenium-rich soil.
Inula helenium
Elecampagne. ASTER. Antimicrobial and anti-helminth. Mucilage.
URI, asthma. No use in pregnancy.
Lobelia inflata
Acts like nicotine! CNS stimulation then respiratory depression.
Use in coughs asthma, URI.
Side effects including vomiting, tachycardia, respiratory depression and death.
Can bring on labor when put on cervical os. Don’t use in people with heart disease or DRY COUGH.
Plantago major
Expectorant and astringent.
Coughs and hemorrhoids. Topical or internal. Gentle and safe.
Prunus serotina
Expectorant, sedative and anti-spasm.
For spasmodic coughs. Bronchitis, pertussis.
Large dose is toxic, avoid in pregnancy
Which respiratory herbs are asters?
Eupatorium
Grindelia
Inula
Scutellaria baicalensis (don’t mix w other scutellaria)
Anti-allergenic. AI, antimicrobial.
Hepatotoxicity, don’t mix w drugs
Thymus vulgaris
Expectorant, anti-spasm. Antimicrobial.
Cough, infections and slow digestion.
Too much of the EO can burn you, don’t use in pregnancy
Tilea europa
Anti-cough. Gentle and safe
Tussilago farfara
ASTER. PAs!
Anti-cough, demulcent. Soothing. Coughs and asthma.
PAs mean its hepatotoxic, avoid w liver dz
