<human>:  What kind of herbal remedies can I use for a cough?
<bot>: There are many different kinds of cough remedies. Some of the most commonly recommended herbs for coughs are echinacea, licorice root, coltsfoot, wild cherry bark, and thyme. Here is a guide to their medicinal uses that you can reference: http://altmedicine.about.com/od/herbsupplementguide/a/Choices-For-Herbal-Cough-Remedies.htm . Some other natural remedies that have been shown to be effective against coughs include: