Phlegm (throat mucus) is irritating and very uncomfortable. This situation occurs when mucus chokes your throat resulting in a runny nose. This can be due to cold, allergy, post nasal drip, viral infection, flu, sinusitis, excessive smoking, etc. and can cause complications like headache, irritation, fever, etc. at early stage.
To get rid of phlegm you need to clear out that excessively stored mucus in your throat and body. Fortunately there are some excellent nature’s gifts in the form of herbs which can help us get rid of phlegm and give relief from irritation and uneasiness caused due to it.
Treat Phlegm With Herbs
Couch Grass
Couch grass is an excellent antibacterial and diuretic herb which soothes sore throat and loosens mucus. You can boil two teaspoons of dried powdered couch grass roots with two cups of water for 4-5 minutes and sip 2-3 times a day as a herbal tea.
Add honey and ginger for taste and better results. You can also get couch grass decoctions from herbal medical stores and use it to gargle. This will give you relief from irritation in throat and flush mucus out of your body.
Hyssop
Hyssop is an amazing antiviral and antibacterial herb and used as an expectorant since ancient times to treat all kinds of respiratory problems. Intake of hyssop control germs and bacteria causing infection and loosens phlegm to flush it out of body. Pregnant ladies and nursing mothers should avoid this herb as it contains ketones (pino-camphone).
You can prepare herbal tea with it and sip 2-3 times a day. Add honey and ginger for taste and better results. You can also get its decoctions and tinctures from herbal medical stores and use it to gargle.
Calamus Root
Calamus (sweet flag) has been since ancient times to eliminate phlegm, clear congestion, and treat other respiratory problems due to its antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory properties. Its oil is strong and fragrant and taste is bitter, aromatic, and pungent.
This herb contains aserone which has a high toxicity. That is the reason these days its usage is limited seeing its misuse. You can prepare herbal tea with calamus roots and sip 2-3 times to get relief from irritanted throat and clear mucus.
Spikenard Root
Spikenard roots contain excellent antiseptic, depurative, and diaphoretic properties, which make it one of the most effective remedies for treating phlegm. You can prepare herbal tea with spikenard roots and sip it 2-3 times a day to get relief from excessive mucus in your throat.
You will also get rid of irritation and pain in throat caused due to phlegm. Pregnant ladies should avoid this herb. You can also get its decoction at herbal medical stores and use it to gargle.
Wild Cherry Bark
Wild black cherry is an excellent herb for treatment of cough, phlegm, throat infection, etc. as it is a natural decongestant and sedative in nature. Even many a cough syrups and decongestants are made using wild black cherry. It gives you relief from phlegm in a short span and long use of it is not recommended.
You can prepare herbal tea with its powder form or take two teaspoon of its syrup (available at herbal medical stores) once daily to get relief.