It’s no surprise that more and more people have looked to herbal formulas to improve their health in recent years. Plants and people have a long history, and many societies around the world use herbs to meet their basic health care needs. Herbal cough syrups are no exception! Let’s explore some new natural cough syrup formulas that WishGarden Herbs has recently formulated and the ingredients used.
Why do herbal cough syrups usually contain honey?
Honey has been used in herbal formulas for thousands of years! Honey contains sugar, a mix of amino acids, minerals, iron, zinc and antioxidants.
The nutritional value of sugar is due to the fact that honey bees collect nectar from plant products and create beautiful honeycombs in their beehives. The Apis mellifera, or western honey bee, produces about a tablespoon of honey during its short life! It is estimated that a beehive pollinates approximately two million flowers and produces a pound of honey. Now that’s what I call teamwork!
Modern medicine is finally catching up to what the ancient Egyptians, Chinese and Romans knew thousands of years ago when they packed honey in their first aid kits. Many recent clinical studies show that honey supports liver, cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal problems. Holy darling! This sticky food substance is as special as the pollinators that make it.
WishGarden sources our honey from a local bee farm in Berthoud, Colorado. This women-owned beekeeping business champions our fluffy pollinators at a time when preserving biodiversity is more important than ever.
Honeycomb at Bee Squared Apiaries in Berthoud, Colorado.
Severe AM Cough Soothing Syrup
Waking up at work with an itchy throat and sore chest is the worst of all – we’ve all been there. Most Americans don’t have the luxury of calling in sick with the sniffles, so we look to our trusty plant formulas to sustain us.
Serious AM Cough Soothing Syrup is formulated with delicious honey and herbs that are needed to open the chest and soothe discomforts such as wet coughs. Let’s take a look at the wonderful herbal ingredients that make up this cough syrup.
The bark of wild cherries has medicinal expectorant properties necessary to move accumulated mucus upward and outward. It may feel uncomfortable to cough up coarse mucus, but it is necessary for happy, healthy lung function.
Daniel Morgan of Morgan Ginseng & Herbs in Missouri with wild cherry bark.
Linden and Hawthorn are known heart helpers. Keep in mind that our lungs hug the heart, so many herbs that support cardiovascular health can also be used for respiratory health. More specifically, Hawthorne contains high amounts of bioflavonoids and may provide a relaxing effect necessary to open the chest.
Marshmallow root soothes the delicate tissue in the respiratory tract and combines well with the expectorant properties of wild cherry bark to clear phlegm from the chest. We don’t want to dry out the bronchioles too much, so using Marshmallow’s soothing botanicals is essential.
Last but not least, elderberry provides many immune-modulating nutrients, such as vitamin C.
Severe PM Cough Soothing Syrup
Sleep is the most important therapeutic tool when you’re feeling bad, period. Listen to your body and climb into that cozy bed! I know it can be hard to sleep when you’re dealing with multiple seasonal discomforts, but now’s the time to reach for plant-based allies in a bottle, especially Serious PM Cough Soothing Syrup.
We also include wild cherry bark in the PM syrup version for its expectorant properties, but adding Elecampane can support optimal healthy lung support. This root contains many aromatic plant compounds that are necessary for a healthy microbial balance.
Mullein leaf is synergistically combined with the expectorant herbs to soothe any dryness as it contains plant compounds from mucus and saponins. Targeting the mucous membranes is essential for opening the airways.
Passionflower and hops are traditionally combined over and over again to promote restful sleep. Passionflower supports healthy GABA levels in your brain, which can help you feel sleepy. Hops act as a mild sedative and can calm tense bodies.
Finally, you can get 24-hour relief with these fantastic herbal cough syrups! Be sure to check with your practitioners to ensure these natural formulas are the right choice for your individual case.
Although not a syrup per se, Kick-It Cough Soothing & Quieting For Kids, our natural cough suppressant for children, is a tasty and healthy alternative to cough medicine for children.
Lauren Ann Nichols-Sheffler attended the Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism and received her certificate in Medical Herbalism. She owns it Blue yarrow herbs also known as Herbal Vice, an herbal product company that practices bioregional herbal medicine by growing plants and sourcing locally. Lauren loves educating and advocating for plant sustainability. She is the purchasing and sourcing manager for WishGarden Herbs.
For educational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, or to sell any product.
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