*[[Thyme]] soothes Coughs : The next time you have a cold or cough, try a cup of thyme tea
* marshmallow : Compounds extracted from marshmallow (an herb said to soothe irritated tissue) may provide significant cough-suppressing benefits, according to an animal study published in 2007. Marshmallow can be taken in tea form.
* [[Echinacea]] helps promote speedy recover from coughing conditions like bronchitis.
* [[Licorice]] has demulcent qualities. The herb is used to help soothe inflammation and enhance flavor. Also, licorice is thought to possess antitussive capabilities that are the same with codeine, except for the side effects. This capability helps suppress cough.
* [[Red Clover]] helps relieve the spasms in the bronchial walls and it also helps one expel mucus. Using its dried flower to make a tea is the most convenient form of cough management but a tincture may also be used. The demulcent and expectorant qualities of red clover make it an excellent choice in teas for whooping cough and bronchitis.
* [[Peppermint]] has a natural agent called menthol which acts as a decongestant.
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