Herbal Actions

Diaphoretic

Promotes sweating

Diaphoretics promote sweating, helping the body manage fever and supporting elimination through the skin. Taken hot, they open the pores at the first sign of a cold or flu.

Diaphoretic is a sub-action of Antipyretic. Where antipyretic reduces fever, diaphoretic is its narrower, more targeted form.

Herbs with a diaphoretic action (11)

⚠️Caution

Bupleurum

Bupleurum falcatum

Anti-inflammatoryBitterHepatoprotectiveNephroprotective

Catnip

Nepeta cataria

SedativeCarminativeDiaphoreticNervine

⚠️Caution

Epazote

Dysphania ambrosioides

AntiamoebicAntibacterialAnticancerAntiparasitic

⚠️Caution

Ephedra

Ephedra sinica

StimulantBronchodilatorDiaphoreticDecongestant

German Chamomile

Matricaria chamomilla

Anti-inflammatoryAntispasmodicAntiallergicAntibacterial

⚠️Caution

Hyssop

Hyssopus officinalis

ExpectorantCarminativeAntispasmodicDiaphoretic

Lemongrass

Cymbopogon citratus

CarminativeNervineAntispasmodicAntimicrobial

Manuka

Leptospermum scoparium

Anti-inflammatoryAntibacterialAntifungalAntispasmodic

Peppermint

Mentha × piperita

AntiemeticAntitussiveAntimicrobialAntispasmodic

⚠️Caution

Walnut

Juglans nigra

HypoglycemicAntihypertensiveHepaticAlterative

Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

BitterAntioxidantEmmenagogueDiaphoretic