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🌿 Expectorants are herbs that assist the body in expelling mucus from the upper respiratory tract. Examples include Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Elecampane root (Inula helenium) and Thyme leaf (Thymus vulgaris).⁠
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πŸ‘‰ Explore our website for a complete list of expectorant herbs. Link available in bio. ⁠
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πŸ”Ž Peppermint: Parasympathetic response, by Dr. Viv Rolfe herbalist and gut physiologist. ⁠
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Sympathetic and parasympathetic activity shifts in response to certain stimuli. This study explores how ingestion of a cooling solution or herb affects this dynamic and its implications. ⁠
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πŸ’œ Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus) leaves can be prepared as an infusion - they have a notable sharp flavour due to their rich content in Vitamin C. Blackberry leaves work to restore tone and reduce inflammation in the gut and other visceral organs.⁠
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πŸ’œ Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus) - its leaves are used to tone tissues in the digestive and reproductive systems. They are rich in antioxidants and have also more recently been found to have potent antibacterial actions.⁠
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