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Mullein†, Elecampane†, Angelica†, Rosehip†, Licorice†, Ginger†
† : organic
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These herbs highly beneficial for supporting lung health, clearing mucus, reducing inflammation, and protecting against respiratory infections.
Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)
Expectorant, soothes mucous membranes, reduces inflammation, treats bronchitis, coughs, and asthma.
Active Compounds: Saponins, mucilage, flavonoids, and iridoid glycosides.
Lung Health Benefits: Mullein is a soothing and effective herb for respiratory health. The saponins act as expectorants, helping to break down and expel mucus from the lungs. The mucilage provides a protective and soothing coating to the mucous membranes, reducing irritation and inflammation. Mullein is often used to treat conditions such as bronchitis, coughs, and asthma.
Elecampane (Inula helenium)
Expectorant, antibacterial, clears mucus, treats bronchitis, asthma, and chronic coughs.
Active Compounds: Inulin, alantolactone, isoalantolactone, and saponins.
Lung Health Benefits: Elecampane is known for its strong expectorant properties, which help clear mucus from the lungs and bronchi. The lactones and saponins stimulate the production and expulsion of mucus, making it useful for treating bronchitis, asthma, and chronic coughs. Additionally, elecampane has antibacterial properties that can help address underlying respiratory infections.
Angelica (Angelica archangelica)
Expectorant, anti-inflammatory, bronchodilator, treats asthma, bronchitis, and colds.
Active Compounds: Furanocoumarins, natural oils and flavonoids.
Lung Health Benefits: Angelica has expectorant, anti-inflammatory, and antispasmodic properties. It helps to loosen and expel mucus, making it easier to clear the airways. Angelica also has bronchodilatory effects, which can help open up the airways and improve breathing. It is often used to treat respiratory conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, and colds.
Rosehip (Rosa canina)
Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, boosts immune system, reduces inflammation, supports overall lung health.
Active Compounds: Vitamin C, flavonoids, carotenoids, and pectin.
Lung Health Benefits: Rosehip is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, which help to boost the immune system and protect the respiratory system from infections and inflammation. The high vitamin C content supports overall lung health and helps to reduce the severity and duration of respiratory infections. Rosehip also has anti-inflammatory properties that can soothe irritated respiratory tissues.
Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
Expectorant, anti-inflammatory, soothes mucous membranes, antiviral and antibacterial, treats respiratory infections.
Active Compounds: Glycyrrhizin, flavonoids, saponins, and coumarins.
Lung Health Benefits: Licorice root has strong expectorant and anti-inflammatory properties. Glycyrrhizin helps to loosen and expel mucus from the respiratory tract, making it easier to breathe. Licorice also soothes irritated mucous membranes, reduces inflammation, and has antiviral and antibacterial properties that can help combat respiratory infections.
Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, expectorant, antimicrobial, reduces symptoms of asthma and bronchitis, fights respiratory infections.
Active Compounds: Gingerol, shogaol, and zingerone.
Lung Health Benefits: Ginger has potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. It helps to reduce inflammation in the respiratory tract, which can improve breathing and reduce symptoms of conditions such as asthma and bronchitis. Ginger also has expectorant properties that help to break down and expel mucus, and its antimicrobial properties can help fight respiratory infections.
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Steep for 10+ minutes at 212°
Stain well.
A bit of honey is a splendid addition.
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These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
