{"product_id":"kiwiherb-herbal-chest-syrup","title":"Kiwiherb Herbal Chest Syrup","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKiwiherb Herbal Chest Syrup\u003c\/h2\u003e\r \u003ch3\u003e\r What is  Herbal Chest Syrup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r \u003cp\u003e\r Often a cough is part and parcel of an infection of the upper respiratory tract and is our body’s way of telling us that we need to clear our airways or that something is irritating them and can affect our breathing.  Herbal Chest Syrup is a liquid tonic that can soothe the throat and help keep the chest and airways clear, which supports relaxed breathing.  It is also pleasant tasting and suitable for all the family.\r \u003c\/p\u003e\r \u003ch3\u003e\r Why use Herbal Chest Syrup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r \u003cp\u003e\r Herbal Chest Syrup is a pleasant tasting oral liquid containing a mixture of natural herbal ingredients that have been traditionally used to support respiratory health and relieve cough.  A cough usually indicates an infection of the upper respiratory tract, which can become inflamed, irritated and clogged with mucus as a result, and can affect our breathing.  Herbal Chest Syrup contains a range of natural herbal ingredients with properties that soothe irritated, inflamed airways and help loosen the thick sticky mucus or phlegm that collects in the airways.  Herbal Chest Syrup is naturally sweetened with honey and is suitable for all the family.\r \u003c\/p\u003e\r \u003ch3\u003e\r What are the Key Benefits of Herbal Chest Syrup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r \u003cul\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eTraditional medicinal plant formula \u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eEasy to swallow pleasant tasting syrup suitable for the whole family\u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eProvides natural relief for coughs\u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eSupports respiratory health\u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eHerbal ingredients with antibacterial properties to help fight infection, expectorant properties to help clear the airways, and antitussive properties to reduce coughing \u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eAll ingredients are certified organic, GE free and vegan\u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eDoes not contain sugar or artificial sweeteners\u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eDoes not contain added colours, flavours, preservatives, gluten, wheat or dairy\u003c\/li\u003e\r \u003c\/ul\u003e\r \u003ch4\u003e\r What is mucus in the airways?\u003c\/h4\u003e\r \u003cp\u003e\r Mucus is produced by the mucous membranes of the body that line the body cavities, including the intestines and passages of the airways (bronchioles and bronchi).  The purpose of mucus is to lubricate these membranes and provide a protective barrier against harmful infiltrators from the environment, such as pathogens like bacteria and viruses, dust and allergens like pollen.  If the mucous membranes of the airways become irritated due to an infection, an allergy or inflammation such as in asthma, they produce thick, sticky mucus known as phlegm, which blocks the airways and is difficult to cough up.\r \u003c\/p\u003e\r \u003ch4\u003e\r What is an expectorant?\u003c\/h4\u003e\r \u003cp\u003e\r Thick, sticky mucus in the lungs and passages of the airways (phlegm) causes irritation and is difficult to cough up.  An expectorant helps thin and loosen this phlegm, which makes it easier to cough up and clear the airways.\r What is an antitussive?\r An antitussive is a substance that helps calm a dry cough by soothing the irritation and suppressing the coughing reflex.\r \u003c\/p\u003e\r \u003ch4\u003e\r What is mucilage?\u003c\/h4\u003e\r \u003cp\u003e\r A mucilage is a sticky viscous secretion produced by plants containing proteins and polysaccharides that can be used to coat and soothe irritated mucous membranes.\r \u003c\/p\u003e\r \u003ch3\u003eWhat are the Ingredients of Herbal Chest Syrup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r \u003ch4\u003eKey Ingredients:\u003c\/h4\u003e\r \u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\r \u003ch5\u003eMarshmallow root\u003cem\u003e (Althaea officinalis):\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\r \u003cp\u003e\r Marshmallow is a perennial plant belonging to the Malvaceae family and is native to most European countries, western Asia and North Africa.  It has been used in traditional medicine by ancient Egyptians and is used in contemporary herbal medicine to soothe inflammation, ease sore throat and to reduce irritation and cough.  Marshmallow extract works as a mucilage, and contains flavonoids, which contribute to its anti-inflammatory properties.  In animal models Marshmallow root extract was found to relax bronchial muscle indicating it may be useful in treating asthma and suppressing cough\u003csup\u003e1, 2.\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r \u003ch5\u003eMullein\u003cem\u003e (Verbascum densiflorum):\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\r \u003cp\u003e\r Mullein is a flowering plant belonging to the Scrophulariaceae family and can be found in central and southern Europe, Asia around the Mediterranean.  Mullein flowers and leaves have been used in traditional medicine to treat sore throat and dry cough and to clear mucus in respiratory disorders.  Mullein is used in contemporary herbal medicine for its expectorant and antiseptic properties, in the treatment of respiratory tract diseases including inflammation of the airways in asthma, and cough.  In vitro studies have indicated that Mullein may have antiviral and antibacterial activity\u003csup\u003e3, 4, 5.  \u003c\/sup\u003eMullein contains several bioactive components including flavonoids, saponins, iridoids and triterpenoids and also produces a mucilage, which helps soothe irritated and inflamed airways\u003csup\u003e6.\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r \u003ch5\u003eWhite Horehound \u003cem\u003e(Marrubium vulgare):\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\r \u003cp\u003eWhite Horehound is a flowering plant belonging to the Labiatae\/Lamiaceae (mint) family native to Europe North Africa and parts of Asia.  White Horehound has been used in traditional herbal medicine as a cleansing lung tonic for thousands of years.  It is still used for treating respiratory diseases such as acute or chronic bronchitis, colds and asthma, and is also found to have several other biological activities including antibacterial and antioxidant properties.  Studies with White Horehound extracts have demonstrated expectorant properties, which helps stimulate mucus production in the airways and release phlegm from the lungs and bronchioles7,8.   Several bioactive compounds have been identified in White Horehound extract including diterpenes, sterols, phenylpropanoids and flavonoids and the main pharmacological activities is thought to be associated with marrubiin a bitter diterpine with potent expectorant properties\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: super; font-size: 10px;\"\u003e9.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r \u003ch5\u003eElecampane\u003cem\u003e (Inula helenium):\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\r \u003cp\u003e\r Elecampane is a flowering plant belonging to the Asteraceae\/Compositae (sunflower) family and native to most of Europe and Asia.  In 19th Century Europe, the roots were used to prepare cough drops and asthma lozenges and Native Americans have used extracts of the roots of Elecampane to treat lung disorders and against tuberculosis\u003csup\u003e10.\u003c\/sup\u003e  In contemporary herbal medicine, Elecampane is used for its many bioactive properties including, as an expectorant (for wet productive cough), antitussive (for dry irritating cough), diaphoretic (increase sweating for fever), antiemetic, antibacterial and antioxidant, and is particularly useful for respiratory conditions which produces mucus discharge\u003csup\u003e10, 11, 12.\u003c\/sup\u003e  Extracts of Elecampane contain many bioactive compounds such as volatile oils containing Sesquiterpene lactones like Helenin a combination of alatolactone and isoalantolactone, which are thought to contribute to its bioactivities, particularly clearing mucus from the lungs and bronchioles; also mucilage, which has a soothing effect on the airways\u003csup\u003e10. 13.\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r \u003ch5\u003eManuka Honey \u003cem\u003e(Leptospermum scoparium):\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\r \u003cp\u003e\r Honey is a complex sugar solution generated from nectar foraged from flowers, processed in the digestive system of the Honey bee (Apis) and stored in the wax cells of the honeycomb.  Honey has been used for thousands of years by ancient civilizations for its nutritional and medicinal properties, particularly as a natural antiseptic and for wound healing.  All types of honey have beneficial properties including antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and wound healing, due to its many bioactive components such as phenolic compounds and flavonoids.  However, Manuka honey is special as it is generated only from the nectar of the Manuka tree, Leptospermum scoparium, which is indigenous to New Zealand.  It is the only honey with Unique Manuka Factor (UMF), an ingredient that has unique health promoting properties attributed to the chemicals leptosperin, DHA (dihydroxyacetone) and methylglyoxal (MGO)14, 15.  These ingredients have powerful antiseptic and antibacterial properties.  Recent clinical studies have demonstrated the benefit of Manuka honey for wound healing, particularly difficult to heal wounds like ulcers and burns and powerful antibacterial effects, particularly for antibiotic resistant bacteria\u003csup\u003e16, 17.  \u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r \u003ch3\u003eWhat are the Contraindications\/Interactions of Herbal Chest Syrup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r \u003cul\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eIf you are pregnant, without discussion with your doctor\u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eHave diabetes as Marshmallow may cause low blood sugar; check with your doctor before using \u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eIf you are taking prescription medicines as several ingredients in Herbal Chest Syrup contain mucilage, which may coat the stomach and affect absorption of other drugs\u003c\/li\u003e\r \u003c\/ul\u003e\r \u003cp\u003e\r You should always check the ingredients for known allergies and to ensure you do not have any allergies or sensitivities to these ingredients.  Stop using if you develop any irritation or allergy while taking Herbal Chest Syrup.  Always read the label and use as directed or seek advice from your healthcare professional.\r \u003c\/p\u003e\r \u003ch4\u003eCaution:\u003c\/h4\u003e\r \u003cp\u003e\r It is advisable not to give Herbal Chest Syrup to a baby under one year of age.  This is because there is a small risk with any honey that it may contain spores of the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, which can germinate in the immature intestine of a young child and cause infant botulism, a bacterial infection of the intestines.  Risk of botulism from honey is only a problem for the immature intestine.  Once mature, the intestines can prevent Clostridium spreading and causing botulism.\r \u003c\/p\u003e\r \u003ch3\u003eWhat are the Directions for using Herbal Chest Syrup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r \u003cp\u003e\r Dilute your Herbal Chest Syrup in 30ml of water or juice and drink immediately.  Follow with a glass of water if necessary.\r \u003c\/p\u003e\r \u003ch4\u003eDosage:\u003c\/h4\u003e\r \u003cul\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eAdults: Take 5-10mls up to 5 times daily\u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eChildren: (6-12 years): Take 2-5mls up to 5 times daily\u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eChildren: (2-6 years): Take 1-2mls up to 3 times daily\u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eInfants: (under 2 years): Take 5-10 drops up to 3 times daily\u003c\/li\u003e\r \u003c\/ul\u003e\r \u003ch5\u003e\r Note:\u003c\/h5\u003e\r \u003cp\u003e\r For infants and children age 0-6 years Children’s Chest Syrup is also available.\r \u003c\/p\u003e\r \u003ch3\u003e\r Product Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\r \u003cul\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003e100ml \u0026amp; 200ml\u003c\/li\u003e\r \u003c\/ul\u003e\r \u003ch4\u003e\r References\u003c\/h4\u003e\r \u003col\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eAlani B, Zare M, Noureddini M. Bronchodilatory and B-adrenergic effects of methanolic and aqueous extracts of Althaea root on isolated tracheobronchial smooth rat muscle. Adv Biomed Res. 2015 Mar 25;4:78\u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eSutovska M, Capek P, Franova S, Joskova M, Sutovsky J, Marcinek J, et al. Antitussive activity of Althaea officinalis L. polysaccharide rhamnogalacturonan and its changes in guinea pigs with ovalbumine-induced airways inflammation. Bratisl Lek Listy. 2011;112:670–5.\u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eTurker AU, Camper ND. Biological activity of common mullein, a medicinal plant.  J Ethnopharmacol. 2002;82:117–125.\u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eTurker AU, Gurel E. Common mullein (Verbascum thapsus L.): recent advances in research. Phytother Res. 2005 Sep;19(9):733-9.\u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eKlimek B, Olszewska MA, Tokar M. Simultaneous determination of flavonoids and phenylethanoids in the flowers of Verbascum densiflorum and V. phlomoides by high-performance liquid chromatography. Phytochemical analysis, 2010 21, (2), 150-156. \u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eRodriguez-Fragoso L, Reyes-Esparza J, Burchiel SW, Herrera-Ruiz D, Torres E.  Risks and benefits of commonly used herbal medicines in Mexico. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol.2008 Feb 15;227(1):125-35. \u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eRodriguez Villanueva, J.; Martin Esteban, J. An insight into a blockbuster phytomedicine; Marrubium vulgare L. herb more of a myth than a reality? Phytother. Res. 2016, 30, 1551–1558.\u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eMeyre-Silva C, Cechinel-Filho V.  A review of the chemical and pharmacological aspects of the genus marrubium. Curr Pharm Des 2010;16(31):3503-18.\u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eAmri B, Emanuela Martino E, Vitulo F, Corana F, Ben-Kaâb LB, et al. Marrubium vulgare L. Leave Extract: Phytochemical Composition, Antioxidant and Wound Healing Properties. Molecules 2017, 22, 1851;\u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eSeca AM, Grigore A, Pinto DC, Silva AM. The genus Inula and their metabolites: from ethnopharmacological to medicinal uses. J Ethnopharmacol 2014 Jun 11;154(2):286-310. \u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eKonishi T, Shimada Y, Nagao T, kabe H, Konoshima T. Antiproliferative sesquiterpene lactones from the roots of Inula helenium. Biol Pharm Bull. 2002 Oct;25(10):1370-2.\u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eGökbulut A, Ozhan O, Satilmiş B, Batçioğlu K, Günal S, Sarer E. Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities, and phenolic compounds of selected Inula species from Turkey. Nat Prod Commun. 2013 Apr;8(4):475-8.\u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003ePetkova N, Vrancheva R, Mihaylova D, Ivanov I, Pavlov A, Denev P. Antioxidant activity and fructan content in root extracts from elecampane (Inula helenium L.). J. BioSci. Biotechnol. 2015, 4(1): 101-107\u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eCarter DA, Blair SE, Cokcetin NN, Bouzo D, Brooks P, Schothauer R, Harry EJ. Therapeutic Manuka Honey: No Longer So Alternative. Front Microbiol. 2016 Apr 20;7:569. \u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eAlvarez-Suarez JM, Gasparrini M, Forbes-Hernández TY, Mazzoni L, Giampieri F. The Composition and Biological Activity of Honey: A Focus on Manuka Honey. Foods. 2014 Jul 21;3(3):420-432. \u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eJenkins R, Burton N, Cooper R. Manuka honey inhibits cell division in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. J Antimicrob Chemother.2011 Nov;66(11):2536-42. \u003c\/li\u003e\r     \u003cli\u003eWatson D, Bergquist S, Nicholson J, Norrie DH.  Comprehensive In Situ Killing of Six Common Wound Pathogens With Manuka Honey Dressings Using a Modified AATCC-TM100. Wounds 2017 Jun 28. pii: WNDS20170628-1. 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