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Description: Expectorants expel mucus from the respiratory system.

Supplements for Oral Use

  • Horehound RatingRatingRatingRating

    Horehound is an expectorant; promotes the expulsion of mucus from throat and lungs. Take 2.5-5.0 g of horehound daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Mullein RatingRatingRatingRating

    Mullein is an expectorant; promotes the expulsion of mucus from throat and lungs. Take 15-30 g (3-6 teaspoon) of mullein leaves daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • N-Acetylcysteine RatingRatingRatingRating

    N-Acetylcysteine is an expectorant; promotes the expulsion of mucus from throat and lungs. Take 0.5-3.0 g of N-acetylcysteine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Wild cherry bark RatingRatingRatingRating

    Wild cherry bark is an expectorant; promotes the expulsion of mucus from throat and lungs. Take wild cherry bark daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Anise oil RatingRatingRating

    Anise oil is an expectorant; promotes the expulsion of mucus from throat and lungs. Take 1 drop of anise oil daily, in a tea or in a juice, in divided doses, for many days or use it by inhalation.

  • Elecampane RatingRatingRating

    Elecampane is an expectorant; promotes the expulsion of mucus from throat and lungs. Take 2-5 g of dried elecampane root daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Eucalyptus oil RatingRatingRating

    Eucalyptus oil is an expectorant; promotes the expulsion of mucus from throat and lungs. Take eucalyptus oil daily, containing 400-600 mg of cineole or 1-5 drops of eucalyptus oil in divided doses, for many weeks. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

Supplements for Topical Use

  • Eucalyptus oil RatingRatingRating

    Eucalyptus oil is an expectorant; promotes the expulsion of mucus from throat and lungs. Use eucalyptus oil many times daily, as inhalation.

  • Benzoin oil RatingRating

    Benzoin oil is an expectorant; promotes the expulsion of mucus from throat and lungs. Use benzoin oil by inhalation daily, as suggested on the label.

  • Cajeput oil Rating

    Cajeput oil is an expectorant; promotes the expulsion of mucus from throat and lungs. Use cajeput oil by inhalation, for many days, as suggested on the label.

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