herbal expectorant for bronchitis

Mio, MI
Updated on Sep 5, 2011

Working natural cough expectorants are nearly impossible to find, even at your local health food stores. It's easy to make your own if you have access to a good supply of herbs. This formula is gentle and effective.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method ---
yield makes 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces licorice root
  • 1 ounce each of wild cherry bark, coltsfoot, lobelia, and horehound
  • 4 cups water

How To Make herbal expectorant for bronchitis

  • Step 1
    Boil gently in four cups of pure water for a few minutes, and then steep for 10 minutes. Strain and sip one cup every two hours (one-half cup for a child). This can be sweetened or flavored with honey or lemon if desired.

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