Apiaceae
Pimpinella anisum L.
Anise
Under “ Respiratory comfort ”: Traditional use to facilitate expectoration.
Traditional use
No more than two weeks without advice; seek medical advice for fever or breathing difficulty.
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Sambucus nigra
Black elder
Under “ Respiratory comfort ”: Traditional use for the first symptoms of a cold; clinical evidence is insufficient.
Traditional use
Seek medical advice in cases of fever, shortness of breath or worsening symptoms.
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Eucalyptus polybractea R.T.Baker
Blue-leaved mallee
Under “ Respiratory comfort ”: Use of the monographed group; the source does not demonstrate a benefit specific to each species.
Traditional use
Do not swallow the essential oil or apply it to a young child's face.
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Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch.
Chinese licorice
Under “ Respiratory comfort ”: Use of the monographed group; the source does not demonstrate a benefit specific to each species.
Traditional use
Licorice may raise blood pressure and lower potassium.
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Hedera helix L.
Common ivy
Under “ Respiratory comfort ”: Well-established use of certain extracts to facilitate expectoration.
Human studies
The raw plant is toxic: no self-treatment with leaves or berries. Use only an authorized preparation.
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Tilia × europaea L.
Common lime
Under “ Respiratory comfort ”: Use of the monographed group; the source does not demonstrate a benefit specific to each species.
Traditional use
Different lime species and sapwood are not interchangeable.
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Malva sylvestris L.
Common mallow
Under “ Respiratory comfort ”: Traditional use for irritation of the mouth or throat with a dry cough.
Traditional use
Seek medical advice if irritation lasts beyond one week, digestive discomfort beyond two weeks, or symptoms worsen.
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Polypodium vulgare
Common polypody
Under “ Respiratory comfort ”: Expectorant with traditional use.
Traditional use
Fever, breathlessness or purulent sputum: seek medical advice.
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Thymus vulgaris L.
Common thyme
Under “ Respiratory comfort ”: Traditional use to support a productive cough associated with a cold. The trials evaluated do not allow a firm conclusion on clinical efficacy.
Traditional use
Shortness of breath, fever, purulent sputum, worsening symptoms or symptoms lasting more than a week: seek medical advice.
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Primula veris
Cowslip
Under “ Respiratory comfort ”: The root has a history of use for cough associated with a cold; this does not justify a promise to cure an infection.
Traditional use
Flowers and roots are not interchangeable. Primula allergy; seek medical advice for gastritis or ulcers.
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Sideritis syriaca L.
Cretan mountain tea
Under “ Respiratory comfort ”: Use of the monographed group; the source does not demonstrate a benefit specific to each species.
Traditional use
“Mountain tea” refers to several species: read the Latin name.
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Cistus creticus L.
Cretan rockrose
Under “ Respiratory comfort ”: Traditional use of the decoction; no promise of antiviral treatment.
Traditional use
Fever, shortness of breath or purulent sputum: seek medical advice.
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Grindelia squarrosa (Pursh) Dunal
Curlycup gumweed
Under “ Respiratory comfort ”: Use of the monographed group; the source does not demonstrate a benefit specific to each species.
Traditional use
Persistent cough, fever or shortness of breath: seek medical advice.
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Verbascum densiflorum Bertol.
Dense-flowered mullein
Under “ Respiratory comfort ”: Use of the monographed group; the source does not demonstrate a benefit specific to each species.
Traditional use
Seek medical advice if the cough worsens, with fever or shortness of breath.
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Origanum dictamnus L.
Dittany of Crete
Under “ Respiratory comfort ”: Traditional use as a herbal tea for mild digestive discomfort and cough associated with a cold.
Traditional use
Seek medical advice if a cough lasts longer than one week or digestive discomfort longer than two weeks.
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Malva neglecta Wallr.
Dwarf mallow
Under “ Respiratory comfort ”: Use of the monographed group; the source does not demonstrate a benefit specific to each species.
Traditional use
This profile concerns the leaf, not the flower of common mallow.
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Foeniculum vulgare Mill.
Fennel
Under “ Respiratory comfort ”: Traditional expectorant use; does not replace examination if breathing becomes difficult.
Traditional use
Fruits and essential oil are not equivalent. Do not use the essential oil orally at home.
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Glycyrrhiza inflata Batalin
Glycyrrhiza inflata
Under “ Respiratory comfort ”: Use of the monographed group; the source does not demonstrate a benefit specific to each species.
Traditional use
Licorice may raise blood pressure and lower potassium.
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Verbascum thapsus
Great mullein
Under “ Respiratory comfort ”: Traditional relief of symptoms of an irritated throat associated with a dry cough and a cold.
Traditional use
Shortness of breath, fever or purulent sputum: seek medical advice.
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Grindelia camporum Greene
Great Valley gumweed
Under “ Respiratory comfort ”: Use of the monographed group; the source does not demonstrate a benefit specific to each species.
Traditional use
Persistent cough, fever or shortness of breath: seek medical advice.
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Sideritis scardica
Greek mountain tea
Under “ Respiratory comfort ”: Traditional relief.
Traditional use
Cough lasting more than one week or digestive problems for more than two weeks: seek medical advice.
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Grindelia robusta Nutt.
Grindelia robusta
Under “ Respiratory comfort ”: Traditional use to relieve cough associated with a cold.
Traditional use
Breathing difficulty, high fever or purulent sputum: seek medical advice promptly.
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Eucalyptus smithii R.T.Baker
Gully gum
Under “ Respiratory comfort ”: Use of the monographed group; the source does not demonstrate a benefit specific to each species.
Traditional use
Do not swallow the essential oil or apply it to a young child's face.
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Pelargonium reniforme Curtis
Kidney-leaved pelargonium
Under “ Respiratory comfort ”: Traditional use of defined extracts; trials on other preparations or on P. sidoides are not evidence specific to this species.
Traditional use
Jaundice or dark urine: stop and seek medical advice promptly.
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