Cough — Herbs Asrar Life

Angelica

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Anise Hyssop

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Boneset

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Chamomile

Benefits: Calms nerves · anti-inflammatory

Preparation: Tea: 1–2 tsp dried flowers, 5–10 min infusion

Safety notes: Allergy possible if sensitive to Asteraceae

Coltsfoot

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Elecampane

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Evening Primrose

Benefits: Anti-inflammatory; skin conditions

Preparation: Capsules or oil

Safety notes: May interact with antiepileptics

Garlic

Benefits: Antimicrobial · cardiometabolic support

Preparation: Raw, capsules, or decoction

Safety notes: Antiplatelet effect; caution with blood thinners

Hops

Benefits: Sedative · anti-spasmodic

Preparation: Bedtime tea; use fresh for sedative effect

Safety notes: May cause drowsiness

Lavender

Benefits: Relaxes · aids sleep · soothes headaches

Preparation: Aroma inhalation or tea from flowers

Safety notes: Avoid undiluted essential oil on skin

Lungwort Lichen

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Osha

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Peppermint

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Red Root

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Slippery Elm

Benefits: Soothes throat and urinary tract

Preparation: Mucilage tea from inner bark

Safety notes: Separate from medications by 2 hours

Thyme

Benefits: Antitussive · antimicrobial

Preparation: Tea or steam inhalation

Safety notes: Avoid high doses in pregnancy

Usnea

Benefits: Antimicrobial lichen

Preparation: Tincture or tea

Safety notes: Avoid in pregnancy

White Mustard

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Wild Rose

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