Expectorants: Herbs that increase bronchial mucous secretion by promoting liquefaction of sticky mucous and its expulsion from the body.
Expectorants work by irritating the stomach lining which is said to cause the lungs to produce mucus. This then stimulates coughing which removes any phlegm that was already in the lungs along with the newly produced mucus.
Laxative ...
Expectorant: A group of substances used to promote the coughing up of phlegm in the throat and lungs.
Ext. D&C: A prefix designating that a certifiable color may be used only in externally applied drugs and cosmetics.
It has expectorant and antitussive properties. It is widely used as a flavoring agent and is frequently employed to mask the taste of bitter drugs such as aloe and quinine.
Beneficial in the following: expectorant, aging skin, centering of emotions, calming.
Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)
Beneficial in the following: hormonal balancing, diuretic, lowering blood sugar (hypoglycemic's beware), emotional balancing.
Eucalyptus extract
Eucalyptus globulus
Derived from leaves of the Eucalyptus tree; refreshing, expectorant, anti-microbial and antiseptic.
Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract
Derived from Eucalyptus tree; anti-microbial and antiseptic.
Extracted from the leaves and flowering tops of the shrub. Thyme is antimicrobial, astringent and expectorant. Traditionally it has been used as a gargle for sore throats and for soothing coughs.
Titanium Dioxide ...
Production: Steam distillation
Aroma: Balsamic, sweet-woody, rich, spicy.
Properties: Antiseptic, anti-fungal, antioxidant, astringent, carminative, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, sedative, tonic, uterine.
Often used to fight colds and coughs, as it has strong antibacterial, expectorant and cough-suppressant properties. Insects are repelled by the smell of Eucalyptus oil; it is used in many herbal insect repellents.
 See also: Extract, Natural, Body, Astringent, Antiseptic
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