ConditionsHealthSupplements Natural alternatives to OTC standbys By Victoria Dolby Toews, MPH October 1, 2006 0 comment 0 Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Google + Pinterest Print Instead of Try this NotesAdvertisement Cough suppressant Wild cherry (Prunus serotina), horehound (Marrubium vulgare), or slippery elm (Ulmus rubra) Choose lozenges, syrup, or tea. Decongestant Aromatic oils: eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus), peppermint (Mentha piperita), or menthol Combine a few drops of one of the oils with hot water in a bowl, cover your head with a towel, and breathe in the vapor. Decongestant Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) Eat horseradish (the fresh root or prepared horseradish dressing) or apply a poultice of horseradish powder over the nose or sinuses. Fever reducer Elderflower (Sambucus nigra) Choose syrup, tincture, or tea. Pain reliever White willow (Salix species) or meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmariaI) Choose either tincture or tea. Sore throat spray Slippery elm (Ulmus rubra) Choose lozenges, tea, syrup, or tincture. Sore throat spray Bee propolis Choose syrup or throat spray. All bee products have a slight risk for allergic reaction. 0 comment 0 Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Google + Pinterest Print Victoria Dolby Toews, MPH Related Posts A Sigh of Relief December 7, 2020 Nontoxic personal care products for kids August 22, 2011 Defying Diabetes August 1, 2001 6 stress-relief supplements and herbs November 28, 2012 10 favorites from Natural Products Expo West March 16, 2010 Steeped in health: 5 health-boosting properties of tea December 15, 2017 [Infographic] Spotlight on krill oil April 10, 2015 Immune weekday: tip 5 February 18, 2014 Lunchtime Workouts September 1, 2003 26 ways to thrive in an unhealthy world August 7, 2013