Bronchitis

Why it works: Antitussive/bronchodilatory & antispasmodic effects. Preclinical work shows thyme preparations and key constituents (notably thymol/carvacrol) relax airway smooth muscle and may ac...

Instructions: Use standardized pharmacy products where possible. EMA gives practical posology for adults and adolescents for multiple preparation types:. Herbal tea (infusion): 1–2 g comminuted...

Warnings: Allergy: Avoid if you’re allergic to thyme or other Lamiaceae (mint family). European Medicines Agen...

Studies: Randomized, placebo-controlled trial (adults, acute bronchit...

Why it works: Antimicrobial & anti-inflammatory constituents. Oregano oil is rich in carvacrol and thymol, phenolic compounds that show antibacterial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory activity in...

Instructions: There’s no medically established dose for treating bronchitis with oregano oil. If you opt to use it as a symptom-soothing aromatherapy, stick to conservative, safety-based practic...

Warnings: Ingestion risks & professional consensus: Self-ingestion is discouraged by major aromatherapy organi...

Studies: No randomized trials show oregano oil treats bronchitis. The...

Why it works: Soothing + expectorant actions (plausible mechanism): Mullein flowers/leaves contain mucilage (coats irritated airways) and saponins (can help thin/expel mucus), which together cou...

Instructions: Because there’s no evidence-based dose for bronchitis, reputable sources advise following product labels and using it short-term for symptomatic relief—not as a stand-alone treatme...

Warnings: Pregnancy/breastfeeding: Avoid—insufficient safety data. Drugs.com. Children: EMA tradition guidance...

Studies: No robust RCTs of mullein alone for bronchitis: HMPC states...

Why it works: Demulcent “mucilage” forms a protective film on irritated throat/airway mucosa, reducing cough reflex irritation. This “mucoprotective” barrier is the main reason marshmallow helps...

Instructions: Use standardized, medicine-grade products where possible. EMA/HMPC monograph–style dosing is below (applies to symptomatic dry/irritative cough).. Cold maceration tea (classic meth...

Warnings: Medical red flags: If you have shortness of breath, high fever, chest pain, or purulent sputum, or i...

Studies: Regulatory/scientific monographs (summarize human experience...

Why it works: Demulcent action (soothing mucilage): Slippery elm’s inner bark is rich in mucilage (gel-forming polysaccharides). When mixed with water it forms a slick coating that can soothe ir...

Instructions: Common forms & traditional amounts (for throat/cough soothing):. • Powdered inner bark “tea”/drink (demulcent): Mix 1–3 teaspoons of powdered bark into ~240 mL (1 cup) hot water, u...

Warnings: Medicine absorption: Because the mucilage coats mucosa, it may reduce absorption of oral medicines....

Studies: No clinical trials for bronchitis: Authoritative monographs...

Why it works: Soothing, mucus-coating (demulcent) action. Plantain leaves are rich in mucilage that coats irritated throat and airway mucosa, which can calm the cough reflex—useful when bronchit...

Instructions: The safest, best-documented way to use plantain leaf for cough is as an herbal tea/infusion or licensed syrup. Always follow your local product’s label; below are EMA-based general...

Warnings: Age limits: EMA tea monograph does not recommend oral use in children <12 years (insufficient data)....

Studies: Randomized clinical trial (acute bronchitis; Plantago major)...

Why it works: Mucolytic action (thins sticky mucus): NAC’s free-thiol group breaks disulfide bonds in mucin glycoproteins, lowering sputum viscosity so it’s easier to cough up—useful when cough...

Instructions: Formulations. • Effervescent tablets, 600 mg: commonly 1 tablet once daily (dissolve in water; take after a meal). patient-info.co.uk. • Granules/sachets, 200 mg: 200 mg 2–3×/day (...

Warnings: Asthma/bronchospasm risk (especially with inhaled NAC): use cautiously; stop if bronchospasm occurs....

Studies: Cochrane systematic review (2019, 10,377 adults; oral mucoly...

Why it works: Expectorant & antitussive actions (traditional + preclinical): European regulators list licorice root as a traditional herbal expectorant for “cold-related coughs/bronchial catarrh...

Instructions: Authoritative European monographs give practical dosing for products made from Liquiritiae radix (licorice root). These dosages are for short-term use in adults unless otherwise ad...

Warnings: Blood pressure, potassium & heart rhythm:. Glycyrrhizin can cause pseudohyperaldosteronism → high bl...

Studies: Regulatory monographs (traditional-use status):The EMA’s HMP...

Why it works: Pattern match (TCM): The formula targets phlegm-heat congesting the Lungs—exactly the symptom cluster of many bronchitis cases: cough with thick, yellow, hard-to-expectorate sputum...

Instructions: Traditional dose (bulk herb/powder): 6–9 g, twice daily (classic notes). sacredlotus.com. Common patent forms:. • Teapills: 8 pills, 3×/day. kamwostore.com. • Tablets: 5 tablets, 3...

Warnings: Because this is a compound formula, safety considerations come from both the pattern and its constit...

Studies: While most modern trials are on COPD exacerbations (which of...

Why it works: TCM pattern it targets: MXSGT is a classic formula for Lung “phlegm-heat” with cough, wheeze, fever and chest oppression—a pattern that often maps to infectious bronchitis or bronc...

Instructions: Composition & typical decoction ratios (classical modernized gram equivalents):. • Ma Huang 5–12 g, Shi Gao 18–48 g, Xing Ren 9–18 g, Zhi Gan Cao 3–6 g. References list close range...

Warnings: Because MXSGT contains Ephedra (Ma Huang), Apricot kernel (Xing Ren), and Licorice (Gan Cao), pay cl...

Studies: Direct, high-quality evidence specifically for “acute bronch...