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Herbs in this category act as stimulants to the nerves and muscles of the respiratory system by triggering a neurological reflex via the sensory endings in the digestive system. This causes ‘expectoration’. Expectorants encourage the loosening and subsequent expulsion of mucus from the respiratory system. Plants that fit into this category include Bittersweet, Cowslip, Daisy, Senega, Soapwort, Squill and Thuja.