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Anise | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] The active constituents in anise, particularly the terpenoid anethole, give this plant a delightful flavor. As an antispasmodic, it helps in gently relieving spasmodic coughs. |
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Blood Root | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Bloodroot has a long history of use for relieving coughs |
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Catnip | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Catnip has a long history of use for relieving coughs. |
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Comfrey | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Comfrey (the above-ground parts, not the roots) has a long history of use for relieving coughs. |
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Elecampane | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Elecampane has a long history of use for relieving coughs. |
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Eucalyptus | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Historically, herbal practitioners have recommended a steam inhalation of eucalyptus vapor to help treat asthma, bronchitis, whooping cough, and emphysema. |
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Horehound | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Horehound has a long history of use for relieving coughs. |
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Hyssop | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Hyssop has a long history of use for relieving coughs. |
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Iron (For iron deficiency) | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] In a study of women with iron deficiency and a chronic unexplained cough, supplementation with iron for two months significantly improved symptoms. |
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Ivy Leaf | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Ivy leaf has a long history of use for relieving coughs. |
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Licorice | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Licorice has a long history of use for relieving coughs. |
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Lobelia | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Lobelia has a long history of use for relieving coughs. |
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Mallow | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Mallow has a long history of use for relieving coughs. |
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Marshmallow | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Marshmallow has a long history of use for treating coughs and has been shown in one study to have cough-relieving abilities. |
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Mullein | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Mullein has a long history of use for relieving coughs. |
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Onion | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Onion has a long history of use for relieving coughs. |
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Pennyroyal | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Pennyroyal has a long history of use for relieving coughs. |
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Plantain | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Plantain has a long history of use for relieving coughs. |
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Red Clover | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Red clover has a long history of use for relieving coughs. |
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Slippery Elm | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] The mucilage of slippery elm gives it a soothing effect for coughs. |
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Sundew | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Sundew has a long history of use for treating coughs and has been shown in one study to have cough-relieving abilities. |
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Thyme | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Many constituents in thyme team up to provide its antispasmodic, mucus-expelling, and cough-preventing actions. It also appears to be safe even for small children. |
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Usnea | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] Usnea contains mucilage, which may be helpful in easing irritating coughs. |
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Wild Cherry | Refer to label instructions
| [1 star] There is a long tradition of using wild cherry syrups to treat coughs. |
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