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Thyme, a well-known culinary herb, is also known as a powerful herbal antiseptic used to help expel phlegm and reduce coughing spasms. Thyme contains an essential oil composed mainly of the active ingredients thymol and carvacrol, the former being a powerful antimicrobial. The ancient Greeks used thyme for its antiseptic properties. Later Europeans employed it to expel phlegm and to regulate healthy breathing. Today, natural healing practitioners use it for upper respiratory health, especially when it is needed to help expel phlegm. With its large margin of safety, thyme is a respected herb for helping children expel phlegm.

Turmeric Root, an herbaceous perennial in the ginger family, is one of the most widely used herbs for joint support in India, where it is commonly combined with ginger. Studies have shown that turmeric has strong antioxidant activity. It is more potent than either vitamin C or vitamin E. One component, dimethylbenzyl alcohol, helps maintains healthy cholesterol in the blood, while curcumin brings a healthy balance of cholesterol in the liver. Turmeric supports arterial health and is called for when indigestion, gas and eliminatory issues imbalance the body. In Asia, turmeric is a major skin support herb.