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Bioforce
Ivy-Thyme Complex (may help symptoms of coughs, bronchitis, emphysema)
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Dosage
Information
Adults:
15 drops 2 or 3 times a day, in a little water.
Children:
1 drop for each year of age (2-12 years) 2 to 3 times a day, in a
little water.
Note:
Ivy-Thyme Complex may be used safely for children and diabetics -
(many cough mixtures contain sugar and are therefore not suitable for
diabetics). Whilst
Ivy-Thyme is suitable for both acute and chronic bronchial conditions,
it is not intended to be an anti-infective preparation. If infection
is present, taking Echinaforce
may help support the immune system. Also see
Drosinula Syrup
for deep, racking coughs.
Do not exceed the
recommended daily intake. Store out of reach of young children. Food
supplements must not be used as a substitute for a varied diet.
Although we take great care in what we say about products on this
site, you should always read the manufacturer's label on the actual
product carefully before taking supplements. Restrictions Avoid
sunbathing while taking Ivy-Thyme as Pimpernel may cause
photosensitivity. This
product is not recommended during Pregnancy and
Breastfeeding unless directed by a Healthcare Professional.
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Code
bf40416
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Size
50ml
tincture
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Price
£8.49
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Contains the tinctures of
fresh Hedera helix (Ivy) herb 40%, fresh Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)
(organically grown) 35%, dried Glycyrrhiza globra (Licuorice) dried
root 24.875%, Aniseed Essential Oil 0.075%, Eucalyptus Essential Oil
0.05%. Alcohol content: 48% v/v.
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This product may have the following benefits
(please
read this important notice concerning supplement medical claims)
May help symptoms of:
- Infective coughs
- Acute bronchitis
- Chronic bronchitis and emphysema
- Bronchiectasis
A cough is a distressing symptom in
many respiratory conditions. It is a normal reflex, being an attempt
by the body to eliminate foreign objects from the respiratory tract.
In practice, most coughs are caused by:
- Bacterial or viral infections
which if severe can lead to acute bronchitis.
- The chronic cough which
results from lung disease - for example, chronic bronchitis,
emphysema and bronchiectasis.
Ivy-Thyme Complex is a combination of
herbs formulated to help soothe coughs which are associated with
catarrh and other bronchial symptoms.
It is prepared from a number of herbs -
Common Ivy, Thyme, Pimpernel, White Horehound and Liquorice. These
herbs possess differing properties which when combined work
synergistically, contributing to the overall efficacy of the
preparation. Essential oils of Anise and Eucalyptus are added for
flavouring.
Mode of Action
- Mucolytic action (thins
mucus/catarrh)
- Expectorant (expels catarrh)
- Mild cough suppressant
(anti-irritant)
- Demulcent (soothing action)
Common Ivy is an example of a herb
which exerts an expectorant action on the respiratory tract. It does
this by a reflex, irritative action on the stomach due to its saponin
constituents. Expectorants encourage the 'loosening' and elimination
of mucus from the respiratory tract. These substances are beneficial
in catarrhal conditions and chronic inflammatory bronchial disease.
Ivy also has antispasmodic properties, helping to prevent and relieve
coughing spasms.
The primary active components of Thyme
are the volatile oils, especially thymol. These act locally on the
lungs as they are eliminated from the body by the respiratory tract,
disinfecting the airways, relaxing bronchial spasm and exerting a
mucolytic action (decreases the viscosity of mucus). These actions are
of benefit in bronchitis, hacking coughs and catarrh.
Pimpernel is another herb with
mucolytic action. In addition, it is an expectorant with
anti-inflammatory activity, actions which are mediated by the saponins
and volatile oils present.
The main active principle of White
Horebound is the saponin, marrubiin. This substance stimulates
secretions of the bronchial mucosa, an action which is enhanced by the
presence of a volatile oil, making it a useful remedy for bronchitis.
Liquorice is an old favourite, added as
much for its flavour as its medicinal action. It acts as an
expectorant and helps calm the cough reflex and reduces bronchial
spasm.
Any references, studies or testimonials on this website do not imply
that similar results will happen with your use of products referred to.
Our web pages are not intended to recommend any supplement as a drug, as
a diagnosis for specific illnesses or conditions, nor as a product to
eliminate diseases or other medical conditions or complications. We make
no medical claims as to the benefits of any of the products to improve
medical conditions.
We always recommend that you work in conjunction with your primary
medical advisor, particularly if you have an existing medical condition,
and that you do not take any products during pregnancy or breast-feeding
without first referring to your primary medical advisor. |
Herbs
For thousands of years, herbs have been used to help maintain many aspects of
health and wellness. Today, research and technology are bringing herbalism into
the modern age – with improved extraction, standardization, and farming
methods. Clinical studies are beginning to validate herbal therapies, so even
some in the medical community are starting to accept them.
Many of today’s
medicines were originally derived from botanicals. Aspirin once came from the
white willow tree, quinine from the bark of the cinchona tree, and digitalis
from foxglove. Herbs are still the basis for Chinese medicine and are important
constituents of many European natural remedies. As Hippocrates said, “Let they
food by thy medicine, thy medicine be thy food”.
Some of the herbs
available on this site are wild-crafted – grown in the wild – while others
are meticulously cultivated on herb farms.
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