- Traditionally used for congestion of the ear, nose and throat in Western herbal medicine.
- May reduce severity and duration of colds and other URTI's.
- Tiered dosing for immune support and acute conditions.
Clinical benefits:
- Astragalus has been traditionally used in Chinese medicine for the management of upper respiratory tract infections by enhancing immunity.
- Zinc and vitamin D also help to maintain and support healthy immune function.
- Zinc is essential for normal development and function of neutrophils and natural killer cells, as well as affecting the development of acquired immunity and T-lymphocyte function.
- Vitamin D may enhance the first line of defence against invading microorganisms via up-regulation of innate immunity.
- Vitamin C may help to reduce the severity of upper respiratory tract infections.
- Eyebright has been traditionally used in Western herbal medicine for catarrh of the ear, nose and throat as well as relief of runny noses and nasal congestion.
- Saponins in liquorice root may assist catarrhal conditions by decreasing the viscosity of mucous and exerting an expectorant effect, assisting the relief of bronchial congestion.