THYME - Antitussive (cough suppression), Antispasmotic (relief of throat closure), Anti-Inflammatory
Leaf extract that contains volatile oils, such as thymol, as well as flavonoids (plant pigments). As a result, thyme commonly is used as an antitussive and antispasmodic. It also contains terpines that stimulate the cilia (fine hairlike structures in the lower respiratory tract) to beat and increase mucous movement to the upper respiratory tract (expectorant action). Furthermore, it has an anti-inflammatory effect, resulting in decreased nitric oxide production. Thyme has been evaluated by German Commission E to substantiate efficacy.
Broucke C. Lemli J. Spasmolytic activity of the flavonoids from Thymus vulgaris. Pharm Weekbl Sci ed 1983;5:9-14
WILD CHERRY BARK - Antitussive (cough suppression), Antioxidant, Mild Sedation
Tree bark extract that contains prunasin, a potent cough suppressant. It has also been reported to have an antioxidant effect. Wild Cherry Bark has, furthermore, been demonstrated to have a mild sedative effect, desirable during periods of illness.
Leung A. Encylopedia of common natural ingredients used in food, drugs and cosmetics, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. New York 1980
COCOA EXTRACT - Antitussive, Antispasmotic, Anti-inflammatory
A total bean extract that contains tannins, purine alkaloids, flavonoids and caffeine. The extract contains methylxanthines which exhibit bronchodilator activity. Flavonoids contained in the extract reduce leukotriene production, thereby producing a powerful antioxidant effect. Other components may also have an antitussive effect.
Zoumas, B.L. Methylxanthine composition and consumption patterns of cocoa and chocolate products.. CRC Press, USA 1997
MULLEIN LEAF EXTRACT - Demulcent, Anti-inflammatory, Expectorant
The leaf extract contains mucilage, which has a soothing effect on the irritated membranes of the respiratory tract. Flavonoids, in the extract, produce an anti-inflammatory effect. Saponins, in the extract, exert a strong expectorant action. Extracts have also been found to demonstrate varying degrees of bacteriocidal activity. Mullein has been evaluated by German Commission E to substantiate efficacy.
Turker, A.V. Biological activity of mullein, a medicinal plant. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 2002; 82 : 117-1255
BOSWELLIA SERRATA - Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmotic
Tree resin gum that inhibits leukotriene-type inflammatory mediators through a direct action on 5-lipoxygenase. Boswellic acids, contained in the gum, have been demonstrated to have significant bronchodialatory effects in asthmatic patients.
Abdel-Tawale, M: Boswellia Serrata: an overall assessment of invitro, preclinical, pharmokinetic and clinical data. Clin Pharmokinet 2011 : 50 : 349-69
