"Cough Drop" Blend - Lung Detox

The herbs in "Cough Drop" were chosen to help you clear out any built-up gunk in your lungs. Especially beneficial for smokers, anyone who lives in areas with high levels of air pollution, if you work in fields that expose you to lots of dust, or if you have respiratory symptoms as a result of allergies to airborne particulates, this tea blend is for you! 

Ingredients: Mullein Leaf (Verbascum thapsus), Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica), Horehound (Marrubium vulgare), Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius), Peppermint (Mentha piperita)

Health Benefits:

• Mullein (recently gone viral on TikTok as a "must-have" herb for smokers) is an effective expectorant that helps detox buildup in the lungs - it reduces irritation and stimulates fluid production which thins mucus to facilitate expectoration (helps your body get it out easier). Studies show it particularly benefits the upper respiratory tract

• Nettle can help with allergies, by supporting the body's inflammatory response it can contribute to better lung, sinus, and upper respiratory health.

• Horehound has been a common ingredient in actual cough drops for decades and is often still used today to offer relief from dry, irritable coughs

• Licorice Root is traditionally used to support lung function, respiratory strength, and a healthy mucous membrane - it contains anti-inflammatory properties that can help loosen and release mucus

• Ginseng has been shown to effectively alleviate microbial infections of the respiratory tract (Iqbal H, Rhee DK, 2020) and is rich in antioxidants that can reduce inflammation

• Peppermint contains menthol which is an anti-spasmodic and anti-inflammatory compound that helps relax the respiratory tract

Expect to Expectorate! As part of the detox process, you may notice higher levels of mucus or phlegm. This is your body's natural process for purging the toxins in your respiratory system. Aid this process by blowing your nose and spitting out phlegm if needed. The sooner it's out, the sooner your respiratory system becomes un-gunked!

Talk to your doctor before consuming any herbal products.