Mighty Lungs Syrup

Mullein is traditionally used for respiratory ailments such as a dry hacking cough or when one needs help expelling phlegm or particulates from their lungs.

A beloved culinary herb that provides immense wisdom and medicine to our bodies. Rosemary's pungent and aromatic qualities are warming and stimulating, assisting in circulation and alleviating stagnation. Rosemary helps move energy upwards, helping to clear stagnation out of the body and mind. Turn to rosemary for clarity and uplift of the body, mind and heart.

Thyme has a long history as a culinary herb and flavoring agent in liquors. We love it for its affinity for the respiratory system, in particular for productive coughs and tension or tightness in the lungs. Thyme's aromatic oils have a clearing and opening effect on the channels to the lungs, allowing us to breathe deeper and more easefully.

Elecampane is strength and beauty. This gorgeous yellow flower stands tall in the garden when it blooms during its third year of growth. A special and courageous plant to grow and work with medicinally. It's root is used traditionally as a trophorestorative for the respiratory system. Elecampane lends itself as a great expectorant for a damp constitution, thanks to its warming aromatics and pungent qualities.

Marshmallow is one of our favorite demulcent herbs as it has a hydrating effect on dry tissues thanks to its constituents known as mucilaginous polysaccharides. These compounds are long-chain sugar molecules that bind with water to produce mucilage. Moistening and cooling, mucilage helps hydrate dry and irritated tissue lining aggravated by heat and inflammation.

You'll find marshmallow in our Mighty Lung Syrup as it lends a moistening quality to our formula- supporting an expectorant quality in the respiratory system and a dry cough state.

Rhodiola gives the body a boost of energy, nudging our neurotransmitters along and supporting our overall mood, balance and circadium rhythm. It is a key herb in terms of supporting our HPA axis response and a valuable adaptogenic herb. In Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, Russia, Mongolia and other parts of Asia it has been used for centuries within traditional medicine systems as a tonic remedy for enhancing mental and physical performance, helping with altitude sickness, has been used for centuries to support during times in high altitude, boost mood and reduce fatigue.

It is also used as a remedy for colds and flus during the severe Siberian winter months. In Chinese medicine it is used to replenish qi and enters the heart and lung channels of the body.

Milk thistle seed is a remedy of the liver and blood, regulating, detoxifying and renewing. Milk thistle seed is one of the main remedies used to restore the liver to a state of good health and protects it from damage and toxicity. It is considered the #1 herb that can restore the proper structure and function of a weakened or damaged liver. Milk thistle is also a gentle bitter tonic, supporting fat digestion and bile production.

Rosehips provide a rich herbal source of vitamin C and flavonoids. They also have an affinity for supporting the heart and cardiovascular system. Their food-like nature makes them desirable and safe to use as a daily tonic for cardiovascular, skin and immune wellness.

Anise seed is soothing to both digestion and our respiratory systems. Found in our Might Lungs Formula, anise seed has an affinity for dry and hard coughs and can also ease breaking up any mucus present in the lungs. Paired with honey, anise can help soothe and calm the throat.

Licorice has demulcent, moistening and cooling qualities. It assists in alleviating conditions related to hot, inflamed, irritated or dry tissue states. With an affinity for the throat and GI tract, licorice soothes the mucosal lining helping to produce an environment conducive for healing. Licorice is known as a harmonizer in many herbal formulas in Chinese medicine, entering all 12 meridians of the body.

Ginger is a powerful rhizome with traditional and modern usage spanning centuries, cultures and traditional medical systems. Found in cuisines and in our kitchens, ginger is a true example of food as medicine. Its a wonderful circulatory stimulant, heart tonic, digestive aid and infection fighting herb. Hot and dry, ginger has a diffusive effect on the body's vessels and organs, helping drive the effect of ginger, and other herbs with it, into the tissues.