Decongestant Herbal Tea
Traditionally used in herbal medicine as an expectorant and antitussive to help relieve bronchitis as well as cough and colds.
NPN 80033891
Naturally caffeine-free
Ingredients
- Peppermint leaves (Mentha x piperita) 585 mg
- Eucalyptus leaves (Eucalyptus globulus) 420 mg
- Ginger root (Zingiber officinale) 150 mg
- Marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis) 120 mg
- Bitter fennel seeds (Foeniculum vulgare subsp. vulgare var vulgare) 75 mg
- Plantain leaves (Plantago lanceolata) 75 mg
- Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) 75 mg
Precautions and Warnings
Precautions and warnings
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disorders, or if you have gallstones, or if you have anaemia. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Contra-indications: Do not use if you have inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and bile ducts, severe liver disease, or if you are taking thiazide diuretics, cardiac glycosides, corticosteroids, stimulant laxatives or other medications which may aggravate electrolyte imbalance, or if you have if you have hypokalemia, high blood pressure, or a kidney or cardiovascular disorders. Do not use if you are allergic to anethole or plants of the Apiaceae/Carrot family. Undesirable effects known: Hypersensitivity (e.g. allergy) has been known to occur (rare cases); in which case, discontinue use. In rare cases, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea may occur. The absorption of other drugs taken simultaneously may be delayed. Induces the enzyme system of the liver involves in the detoxification process, therefore, the effects of other drugs can be weakened or shortened.
Recommended dose
Adults: Use one bag per cup water, 2 times a day. Pour boiling water
and allow to steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Duration of use: Consult a health
care practitioner for use beyond 2 weeks.