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 Treats for feet May 1, 2007 Diabetes nutrition guide December 8, 2010 Get your beauty sleep (no, really!) May 27, 2010 [Infographic] Seed-to-shelf vertical integration May 11, 2017 A mat of your own September 15, 2009 If You Go To Belize… June 1, 2003 Tip-Tip Shape: The New Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight... May 1, 2001 Prostate Health Update February 1, 2004 Inflammatory facts about heart health February 9, 2022 What is PCOS? June 1, 2004