A.Vogel Bronchoforce - Chesty Cough Remedy helps to relieve coughs and ease breathing. The expectorants in Bronchoforce reduce the viscosity of mucus, loosening the irritant from the respiratory tract and aiding its removal. Ivy has an expectorant action due to its saponin constituents whilst Thyme contains volatile oils which work to relax the bronchial spasm and decrease the thickness of mucus helping to ease breathing. These actions are of benefit for hacking coughs and catarrh. Liquorice works to calm down the coughing reflex as well as reducing spasms in the chest.
Thyme has been used through the ages by many different cultures. The Egyptians used it for embalming, the ancient Greeks put it in their baths and used it as incense in their temples, and in the Middle Ages the Europeans believed that by putting it under their pillows they would have a sounder, nightmare free sleep.
Of course nowadays it is used in cooking all round the world and is also used as a herbal remedy for a number of conditions. Liquorice is recognised as a tasty treat. It is part of many Eastern dishes, drinks and sweets and has been used traditionally in both Chinese and European medicine.
Benefits of Bronchoforce - Chesty Cough Remedy:
- Herbal remedy for chesty or mucus cough
Helps the body expel mucus or catarrh from the chest
Made from freshly harvested Ivy and Thyme
Contains Liquorice root
Our in-house pharmacist has written an article about Bronchoforce: The Post-Nasal Drip Regimen.
Directions: As a food supplement, Adults: 15 drops in a little water, 2 to 3 times daily. Children (2-12 years): 1 drop per year of age 2 or 3 times daily in a little water, or as directed by your healthcare profestional. This product is not recommended for children under 2 years of age. Do not exceed the stated recommended daily dose.
Do not use if you are hypersensitive to ivy, thyme or liquorice or to any of the other ingredients present in Bronchoforce. Do not use if you are already using another product containing liquorice (eg. liquorice confectionery / sweets). If your symptoms worsen or persist for more than one week, a doctor or qualified practitioner should be consulted. If you are short of breath, or experiencing fever, see a doctor. If your sputum is foul smelling, see a doctor. Liquorice confectionery or medicines should be used with caution in those suffering from high blood pressure, kidney, liver or heart disease and those suffering from a low potassium level in their blood. Bronchoforce may be taken by people suffering from asthma. However, please bear in mind the following:
- Coughs may be a sign of worsening asthma so if your cough does not improve with treatment, speak to your doctor
- People with asthma may be more prone to allergies. These could be caused by a variety of triggers including foods, medicines as well as herbs. If this is your experience, you may wish to start off by trying a small dose of Bronchoforce (say 5 drops) to see if you are allergic to the herbs present which are Ivy, Thyme and liquorice.
1 ml of oral liquid contains:
- 376mg of tincture from fresh ivy herb (Hedera helix L.)
- 329mg of tincture from fresh aerial parts of thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.)
- 234 mg of tincture from liquorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra L.)
- Bronchoforce also contains Star Anise oil and Eucalyptus oil.
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