Western Herbalism
The continuous European and Anglo-American herbal medicine tradition — from Culpeper and Gerard through modern clinical herbalism — focused on whole-plant tinctures, teas, and topicals.
Modalities in Western Herbalism (2)
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Boswellia serrata for asthma (Western Herbalism / Functional Medicine)
Emerging
A standardized resin extract with anti-inflammatory action through 5-lipoxygenase inhibition — the same pathway targeted by montelukast. -
Mullein leaf for asthma & airway irritation (Western Herbalism)
Traditional
A gentle demulcent respiratory herb traditionally used for irritated, inflamed airways and dry, hacking cough.