Tag: Respiratory System
Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) Health Benefits, Key Ingredients, Dosage, and Safety Guide
Cypress is best known as the tall Mediterranean tree seen in gardens and old landscapes, but in herbal practice it is valued for more...
Cyclamen (Cyclamen spp.) Herbal Benefits, Rhinosinusitis Uses, Key Ingredients, and Side...
Cyclamen is best known as an ornamental plant, but some species also have a long history in traditional medicine and a narrower modern medicinal...
Cudweed (Gnaphalium spp.) Herbal Benefits, Preparation Methods, and Dosage
Cudweed is a traditional herbal name used for several soft, woolly plants in and around the Gnaphalium group, and that naming detail matters more...
Cubeb Berry (Piper cubeba) Uses for Digestion and Respiratory Support, Dosage,...
Cubeb berry, also called tailed pepper or Java pepper, is the dried fruit of Piper cubeba, a spice and medicinal plant in the pepper...
Cowslip tea, cough relief, herbal uses, and safety guide
Cowslip is a traditional European medicinal herb best known for supporting cough relief during colds, especially when thick mucus is hard to clear. The...
Cow Parsnip Uses for Health, Herbal Benefits, and Phototoxic Side Effects
Cow Parsnip, also called Heracleum maximum, is a striking North American herb in the carrot family that has a long history of traditional use...
Compass Plant Silphium laciniatum benefits, preparation, dosage, and risks
Compass plant (Silphium laciniatum) is a tall prairie herb best known for its deep taproot, resin-rich stems, and leaves that often orient along a...
Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) for Cough, Respiratory Support, and Safety Warnings
Coltsfoot is a traditional herbal remedy best known for cough, throat irritation, and respiratory discomfort, but it is also one of the clearest examples...
Cocklebur Medicinal Properties, Key Ingredients, Uses, and Toxicity Warning Guide
Cocklebur, also called Xanthium strumarium, is one of those herbs that demands a careful, balanced look. In traditional medicine systems, especially in East Asian...
Cinnamon Basil (Ocimum basilicum ‘Cinnamon’) Benefits for Digestion, Tea Uses, Safety,...
Cinnamon basil is a fragrant basil cultivar with warm, spicy notes that resemble cinnamon, but its value goes beyond flavor. Like other basils, it...
Cherry Bark Prunus serotina Benefits, Dosage, Safety, and Herbal Uses Guide
Cherry bark, usually taken from wild black cherry (Prunus serotina), is a traditional herbal remedy best known for its role in cough syrups, throat...
Caterpillar Fungus Cordyceps sinensis for Energy, Immunity, Kidney Support, and Safe...
Caterpillar fungus, traditionally known as Cordyceps sinensis and now more precisely called Ophiocordyceps sinensis, is one of the most discussed medicinal fungi in East...
California Bay Laurel Medicinal Properties, Benefits, and Side Effects
California bay laurel is one of the most interesting medicinal plants in western North America because it sits at the intersection of food, traditional...
Cajeput Oil Uses for Colds, Pain Relief, Skin Care, and Safe...
Cajeput, from Melaleuca cajuputi, is an aromatic medicinal plant best known for its essential oil, which has a sharp, camphor-like scent and a long...
Butterfly Weed Respiratory Support, Traditional Uses, and Side Effects Guide
Butterfly weed, also called pleurisy root, is a striking orange-flowered milkweed with a long history in North American herbal practice. It has been used...
Black Elderberry for Colds, Flu Relief, Dosage, and Safety
Black elderberry is one of the most widely used herbal fruits for cold and flu season, but it is also one of the most...