Several other herbs have been used as part of an approach for women with mild cervical dysplasia, including Reference myrrh, Reference echinacea, Reference usnea, Reference goldenseal, Reference marshmallow, and Reference yarrow.² These herbs are used for their antiviral actions as well as to stimulate tissue healing; they are generally administered in a suppository preparation. No clinical trials have proven their effectiveness in treating cervical dysplasia. A doctor should be consulted to discuss the use and availability of these herbs.

Reference Elderberry has shown antiviral activity and thus may be useful for some people with common colds. Elder flowers are a traditional diaphoretic remedy for helping to break fevers and promote sweating during a cold. Reference Horseradish has antibiotic properties, which may account for its usefulness in easing throat and upper respiratory tract infections. The resin of the herb Reference myrrh has been shown to kill various microbes and to stimulate macrophages (a type of white blood cell). Reference Usnea has a traditional reputation as an antiseptic and is sometimes used for people with common colds.

The mucilage of Reference slippery elm gives it a soothing effect for coughs. Reference Usnea also contains mucilage, which may be helpful in easing irritating coughs. There is a long tradition of using Reference wild cherry syrups to treat coughs. Other traditional remedies to relieve coughs include Reference bloodroot, Reference catnip, Reference comfrey (the above-ground parts, not the root), Reference horehound, Reference elecampane, Reference mullein, Reference lobelia, Reference hyssop, Reference licorice, Reference mallow, (Malvia sylvestris), Reference red clover, Reference ivy leaf, Reference pennyroyal (Hedeoma pulegioides, Mentha pulegium), Reference onion, (Allium cepa), and Reference plantain (Plantago lanceolata, P. major). None of these has been investigated in human trials, so their true efficacy for relieving coughs is unknown.

Herbs that directly attack microbes include the following: Reference chaparral, Reference eucalyptus, Reference garlic, Reference green tea, Reference lemon balm (antiviral), Reference lomatium, Reference myrrh, Reference olive leaf, Reference onion, Reference oregano, Reference pau d’arco (antifungal), Reference rosemary, Reference sage, Reference sandalwood, Reference St. John’s wort, Reference tea tree oil, Reference thyme, and Reference usnea.