Expectorant (especially for babies) (ID: 1912) All Complaints for this Species Respiratory Anti-catarrhal Decoct plant (gathered during flowering) & inhale steam. Respiratory Anti-tussive 1. Add leaves to boiling water, boil 5 min, steep until color darkens & drink 1 cup/day for 2 mth. (B) 2. Decoct leaves & drink 1 cup/day for 2 mth. (B) 3. Decoct aerial parts (gathered during flowering). (Admin not specified.) (Z) Respiratory Anti-asthmatic Decoct leaves or leaves + flowers & drink x1 cup/day as needed. Can also inhale the steam from decoction. Nervous system Analgesic Decoct aerial parts, filter & drink x1 cup as needed. Kidney & Urinary Tract Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent Decoct plant (gathered during flowering) & drink. Child Health Expectorant Decoct plant (gathered during flowering) & drink. Child Health Carminative Decoct plant (gathered during flowering) & drink.