Tissues, Organs, & Body Systems Affected:  respiratory, digestive
 
This nutrient dense herb is an excellent lower respiratory remedy, expectorant and lung tonic. It reduces inflammation from the airways, It is traditionally been used to treat coughs, colds, croup, bronchitis and asthma. It is a mild relaxant to the lungs and also a demulcent. It soothes inflammation and dryness which are often causes of irritation for people with smoke exposure. This tincture can be used to ease chronic dry and mucus producing coughs, reduce bronchial congestion as well as bronchitis and sore throat. It is commonly used by herbalists to aid those who want to quit smoking.