Indications

Respiratory
• upper respiratory infections with phlegm that is hard to expel:
• colds
• influenza
• bronchitis
• pneumonia
• asthma

Gastrointestinal
• digestive complaints
- dyspepsia
- anorexia

Actions

• Expectorant
• Antispasmodic
• Carminative
• Diaphoretic
• Bitter
• Nervine
• Diuretic

Constituents

• Essential Oils
• Diterpenes (Marrubin)
• Triterpenoids
• Resins
• Flavonoids

Posology

• Tincture (1:5 in 45% EtOH): 1-4 ml tid
• Infusion (dry herb): 1-2 tsp tid

Safety

Pregnancy: Use with caution. Mild emmenagogue.

References

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Bone K. Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2000.

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Brinker F. The Toxicology of Botanical Medicines, 3rd ed. Sandy, Oregon: Eclectic Medical Publications, 2000.

Felter HW, Lloyd JU. King's American Dispensatory. 1898. http://www.ibiblio.org/herbmed/eclectic/kings/main.html. Accessed: August 19, 2006.

Hoffman D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 2003.

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Williamson EM, ed. Major Herbs of Ayurveda. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2002