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This product may have the following benefits
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.
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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