Antitussive (Kasahara) Foods & Herbs List: An Ayurveda Perspective
Antitussive Recipes Antitussive Ingredients Antitussive Herbs & Supplements AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON ANTITUSSIVECough suppressant, particularly for dry coughs or a tickle in your throat.OTHER HERB ACTIONS AFFECTING RESPIRATORY-HEALTHINGREDIENTS WITH ANTITUSSIVE QUALITY
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Fennel Seeds, Hing (Asafoetida), Honey, Lemon
EXPECTORANTExpectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract.Caraway Seeds, Fennel Seeds, Hing (Asafoetida), Lemon
DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.Caraway Seeds, Chocolate (Cacao), Hing (Asafoetida), Sorghum Flour
BRONCHODILATORAn herb that encourages the widening or opening of the lung airways. They are helpful in wheezing and asthma.Caraway Seeds, Fennel Seeds, Sorghum Flour
LUNG-TONICStrengthens the lungs. Lung tonics include antifibrotic, vessel tonic, or nourishing herbs with an affinity for the lungs. They aid recovery in acute or chronic lung conditions.Caraway Seeds, Hing (Asafoetida), Poppy Seed
ANALGESICRelieves or reduces feelings of pain without eliminating sensation. Aka anodyne.Caraway Seeds, Fennel Seeds
IMMUNE-CALMINGHerbs that interrupt an allergic reaction or calm the immune system, useful in allergies and autoimmune conditions.Honey, Lemon
VULNERARYAn herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).Caraway Seeds, Lemon
ANTIMICROBIALAn agent that kills microorganisms or inhibits their growth. Antimicrobial is an umbrella term that can be broken down into specific categories of target microorganism, such as anti-bacterials, fungals, and virals.Honey, Sorghum Flour
DEMULCENTHerbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.Lemon
ALTERATIVERestores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.Honey
SOOTHES-THROATSoothes throat discomfort, including from a sore or ticklish throat.Sorghum Flour
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Caraway Seeds, Fennel Seeds, Hing (Asafoetida), Lemon, Sorghum Flour
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Caraway Seeds, Chocolate (Cacao), Hing (Asafoetida), Honey, Lemon
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Fennel Seeds, Hing (Asafoetida), Honey, Lemon
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Caraway Seeds, Chocolate (Cacao), Honey, Lemon
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Fennel Seeds, Hing (Asafoetida), Honey
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Fennel Seeds, Poppy Seed, Sorghum Flour
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Chocolate (Cacao), Hing (Asafoetida), Honey
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Chocolate (Cacao)
DIFFICULTDifficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.Sorghum Flour
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Poppy Seed
OILYIn Ayurveda, oily refers to anything moistening. More specifically, oily refers to building substances that increases fat, or are themselves fatty. For example, sugar is Oily.Poppy Seed
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Caraway Seeds, Chocolate (Cacao), Hing (Asafoetida), Lemon, Sorghum Flour
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Honey, Lemon, Poppy Seed, Sorghum Flour
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Caraway Seeds, Fennel Seeds, Hing (Asafoetida)
AROMATICHerbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues.Caraway Seeds, Fennel Seeds, Hing (Asafoetida)
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Honey, Poppy Seed, Sorghum Flour
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Lemon
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.Poppy Seed
BLANDBland means doesn't have much taste. In Chinese medicine, bland taste refers to afood without little macronutrients, such as cabbage, radish or bok choy.Poppy Seed
CRUNCHYMakes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.Sorghum Flour
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS WITH ANTITUSSIVE QUALITY
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Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Coltsfoot, Elecampane, Eucalyptus Essential Oil, Inhale Steam, Jasmine Flower, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Lobelia, Plantain Leaf, Sitopaladi, Vasaka / Vasa, Wild Black Cherry
EXPECTORANTExpectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract.Bhumyamalaki, Coltsfoot, Comfrey Root, Eucalyptus Essential Oil, Inhale Steam, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Mullein, Plantain Leaf, Punarnava, Vasaka / Vasa
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Bhumyamalaki, Elecampane, Gokshura, Jasmine Flower, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Punarnava, Vasaka / Vasa
ALTERATIVERestores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.Coltsfoot, Comfrey Root, Elecampane, Inhale Steam, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Mullein, Punarnava
LUNG-TONICStrengthens the lungs. Lung tonics include antifibrotic, vessel tonic, or nourishing herbs with an affinity for the lungs. They aid recovery in acute or chronic lung conditions.Coltsfoot, Comfrey Root, Gokshura, Inhale Steam, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Mullein, Plantain Leaf
DEMULCENTHerbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.Elecampane, Inhale Steam, Lobelia, Punarnava, Sitopaladi, Skunk Cabbage, Vasaka / Vasa, Wild Black Cherry
BRONCHODILATORAn herb that encourages the widening or opening of the lung airways. They are helpful in wheezing and asthma.Comfrey Root, Elecampane, Gokshura, Jasmine Flower, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Mullein
ANALGESICRelieves or reduces feelings of pain without eliminating sensation. Aka anodyne.Bhumyamalaki, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Elecampane, Jasmine Flower, Punarnava, Schisandra, Sitopaladi
DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.Coltsfoot, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Plantain Leaf, Schisandra, Sitopaladi
IMMUNE-CALMINGHerbs that interrupt an allergic reaction or calm the immune system, useful in allergies and autoimmune conditions.Eucalyptus Essential Oil, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Plantain Leaf, Punarnava, Vasaka / Vasa
ANTIMICROBIALAn agent that kills microorganisms or inhibits their growth. Antimicrobial is an umbrella term that can be broken down into specific categories of target microorganism, such as anti-bacterials, fungals, and virals.Comfrey Root, Jasmine Flower, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Mullein, Plantain Leaf
VULNERARYAn herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).Coltsfoot, Inhale Steam, Jasmine Flower, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Mullein
SOOTHES-THROATSoothes throat discomfort, including from a sore or ticklish throat.Bhumyamalaki, Comfrey Root, Eucalyptus Essential Oil, Gokshura, Jasmine Flower, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Plantain Leaf, Punarnava, Vasaka / Vasa
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Coltsfoot, Comfrey Root, Elecampane, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Mullein, Plantain Leaf, Sitopaladi
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Eucalyptus Essential Oil, Inhale Steam, Lobelia, Punarnava
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Elecampane, Inhale Steam, Lobelia, Schisandra
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Bhumyamalaki, Eucalyptus Essential Oil, Jasmine Flower, Lobelia, Punarnava
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Bhumyamalaki, Jasmine Flower, Punarnava, Schisandra
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu)
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Gokshura
OILYIn Ayurveda, oily refers to anything moistening. More specifically, oily refers to building substances that increases fat, or are themselves fatty. For example, sugar is Oily.Elecampane, Eucalyptus Essential Oil
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Inhale Steam
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Coltsfoot, Comfrey Root, Gokshura, Jasmine Flower, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Schisandra, Sitopaladi
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Elecampane, Eucalyptus Essential Oil, Inhale Steam, Jasmine Flower, Lobelia, Punarnava, Sitopaladi
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Bhumyamalaki, Comfrey Root, Elecampane, Gokshura, Jasmine Flower, Lobelia, Plantain Leaf, Vasaka / Vasa
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Bhumyamalaki, Comfrey Root, Elecampane, Jasmine Flower, Mullein, Plantain Leaf, Schisandra, Vasaka / Vasa
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Elecampane, Eucalyptus Essential Oil, Inhale Steam, Jasmine Flower
AROMATICHerbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues.Elecampane, Lobelia
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.Respiratory HealthColtsfoot, Comfrey Root, Elecampane, Eucalyptus Essential Oil, Inhale Steam, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Lobelia, Mullein, Plantain Leaf, Punarnava, Sitopaladi, Stillingia, Vasaka / Vasa, Wild Black CherryLiver GallbladderBhumyamalaki, Jasmine Flower, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), PunarnavaChyavanprash Nutritive Jam
ANTI-AGINGGeriatric conditions typically involve low agni / metabolism, poor circulation, weakness & debility, muscle weakening, poor digestion, a drop in sex hormones, and connective tissue degradation in bones & skin.Jasmine Flower
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).HELPFUL FOR*'Antitussive' may be helpful for these symptoms and causes below.Respiratory HealthAsthma, Chronic cough, Cough with mucus / wet cough, Dry cough, Laryngitis, Sore throatAbout the Author John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda biocharacteristics. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.John's interest in Ayurveda and specialization in digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, as well as public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well. Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and 6 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language. |
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