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This product may have the following benefits
May be helpful for symptoms of:
- Asthma
- Stress
incontinence and bedwetting
Asthma is a reversible obstructive
airways disease of varying severity, which is characterised by
widespread narrowing of the airways. The main symptoms are
breathlessness, wheezing and chest 'tightness'. A cough is commonly
present, often accompanied by thick sputum (catarrh).
The symptoms are caused by constriction
of bronchial smooth muscle, oedema resulting from an inflammatory
swelling of the bronchial mucous membranes, an increase in the
secretion of mucus and blockage of the smaller bronchi with mucus
plugs.
There is an inherited tendency to
develop asthma. A family history of eczema, hayfever and food
allergies can often be found.
Factors which can be responsible for
triggering an asthma attack include environmental allergies, e.g.
pollen, viral infections, exercise, dust and irritants, emotional
upset and certain drugs.
Mode of Action
- Expectorant
- Leukocytosis - increased numbers
of white blood cells
- High silica content
- Astringent
Galeopsis contains large amounts of
silica, saponins and tannins. The silicic acid content increases non
specific lung resistance to allergens and pathogens through
leukocytosis (a temporary increase in white blood cells).
Silica is of great importance in the
regeneration of tissue. High concentrations are normally found in the
trachea and lung tissue. Levels decrease with ageing and respiratory
tract disease, so the requirement becomes greater.
The saponins have an expectorant action
which enhances expulsion of phlegm from the lungs. This has a
beneficial effect in cases of asthma, chronic bronchitis and other
chest complaints.
Galeopsis may also be useful for stress
incontinence and bedwetting through the astringent action of tannins
in 'toning' tissue.
More about Bioforce (Words by Bioforce)
Bioforce is the UK market leader for Herbal Medicines. The company produces an extensive range of products focusing on A.Vogel organic fresh herb tinctures and tincture tablets. Established in 1987 and based in Irvine, Scotland, we are at the forefront of Phytotherapy, the science of using herbs to maintain health and influence illness.
The A.Vogel range of fresh herb tinctures and tablets are manufactured in Switzerland and transported to Scotland where they are bottled in our modern facility in Irvine, which also operates to GMP standards. All our products are distributed throughout Britain and Ireland.
We are a modern science-based company, grounded in the knowledge and traditions of the herbalist. We offer a comprehensive programme of education to ensure that the most up-to-date information is available to those who use our products. Our team of Territory Managers is supplemented by a Nutritionist, Pharmacists and Quality Control staff and headed by our Medical Director, Dr Jen Tan.
Our leading products include Echinaforce, Atrogel Arnica Gel, Atrosan Devil's Claw tablets, Prostasan Saw Palmetto capsules, Venaforce Horse Chestnut tablets and Hyperiforce St John's Wort tablets.
Our parent company, based in Roggwil, Switzerland, was founded in 1963 by Alfred Vogel, the eminent Swiss Naturopath and pioneer in natural health, and now supplies fresh herb tinctures to over 30 countries world-wide.
The majority of herbs used to produce the A.Vogel range are grown using a strict organic protocol, mainly in the fertile conditions of Roggwil. This allows the company to exert complete control over the cultivation of plants, from planting through to harvesting using Good Agricultural and Collection Practice (GACP).
All our products are manufactured under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) protocols and control. Stringent quality controls and a full range of scientific tests throughout growth and manufacture also ensure the best of quality. Certain herbs such as Arnica montana, Saw Palmetto and Devil’s Claw are cultivated on special farms in other parts of the world, again using organic protocols."
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