The term decongestant refers
to therapeutic agents (e.g. natural substances such as herbs or oils,
or pharmaceutical drugs) that relieve and/or reduce congestion such as
mucus in the respiratory system.
Sometimes the term decongestant is used
to refer to relieving specifically nasal congestion.
Most allopathic decongestant drugs are sympathomimetic*
drugs (typically in the form of drops, tablets or spays).
* Sympathomimetic drugs stimulate the sympathetic nervus system.
For information about specific oils, herbs, and remedies
that may have properties including some of the actions mentioned in this
section, see other parts of this website.
For example, the pages about Aromatherapy
Essential Oils, Bach
Flower Remedies, Herbalism, Homeopathic
Remedies, Homeopathy and Massage
Carrier Oils . |
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This Section is about terms
that describe the actions (effects) of both pharmaceutical drugs
and natural remedies, e.g. astringent, decongestive, etc.. A full
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