View photos of the the medicinal plant Aralia racemosa (Spikenard).

Due to its non–polar resin content, the tincture (or syrup made from the tincture) is Spiknard’s best preparation . As a stimulating expectorant used in chronic/subacute bronchial conditions, it has little rival. It will be found especially helpful if the situation is long–standing and the lungs feel weak and tired.