Diaphoretic
A diaphoretic is a substance that promotes sweating. Used in fevers, colds and to facilitate elimination of toxins from the body. Diaphoresis is the medical term for profuse sweating.
Diaphoretic Herbs
List of herbs stated to be diaphoretic:
Angelica root (Angelica archagelica), Anise Seed (Pimpinella anisum), Basil herb (Ocimum basilicum), Bay Rum essential oil (Pimenta racemosa), Blessed Thistle (Carbenia benedictus), Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum), Butcher's Broom (Ruscus aculeatus), Cajeput Oil (Melaleuca leucadendron), Calendula (Calendula officinalis), Camphor oil (Cinnamomum camphora), Catnip (Nepeta cataria), Chamomile Flower (Matricaria recutita), Epazote (Chenopodium ambrosioides), Ephedra (Ephedra sinica), Garlic (Allium sativum), Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum), Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis), Juniper Berries (Juniperus communis), Kava-Kava (Piper methysticum), Lavender (Lavandula spp), Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis), Linden (Tilia spp), Lobelia (Lobelia inflata), Lovage (Levisticum officinale), Motherwort (Leonurus caridica L.), Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), Oregano (Origanum vulgare), Peppermint (Mentha piperita), Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), Salad Burnet (Sanguisorba minor), Sassafrass root (Sassafras albidum), Sheep Sorrel (Rumex acetosella var. vulgaris), Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum biflorum), Speedwell (Veronica officinalis), Spikenard (Aralia racemosa), White cedar oil (Thuja occidentalis), Violet Leaf (Viola), Wild Ginger (Asarum canadense), Yarrow (Achillea millefolium). [1]
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[1] https://www.anniesremedy.com/chart.php?prop_ID=39
