Tag: Cough remedy

A linctus is a syrupy medication primarily used to relieve coughs and sore throats [1.3.1]. So, what is another name for linctus? The most common synonym is simply **cough syrup** [1.2.2]. This term is often used interchangeably to describe viscous, sweet liquid medicines designed to soothe the throat.

The root extract of *Pelargonium sidoides*, a plant native to South Africa, has a long history of use in traditional medicine to treat respiratory ailments. This is the primary active ingredient in Linctagon, which is used to provide broad-spectrum symptomatic relief for colds, flu, and other respiratory infections.