Chest Formula

Respiratory Support & Lung Repair Blend

Formulated to support relief from respiratory conditions, including asthma, tuberculosis (TB), bronchitis, chronic cough, and general lung congestion. This blend combines expectorants, demulcents, antimicrobials, and immune-supporting herbs to soothe, protect, and strengthen the lungs and airways. For common cold and flu infections, prescribe together with Spice 4 Life capsules. (Cinnamon, Ginger, Turmeric, Cayenne)

 

 Ingredients

• African Potato (Hypoxis hemerocallidea) — anti-inflammatory, immune-modulating
• Liquorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) — demulcent, anti-inflammatory, adrenal and lung tonic
• Marshmallow Leaves (Althaea officinalis folium) — mucosal soothing, respiratory demulcent
• Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea or angustifolia) — immune stimulant, antimicrobial
• Peppermint (Mentha piperita) — decongestant, anti-spasmodic, cooling
• Plantain Leaf (Plantago major or lanceolata) — astringent, demulcent, anti-inflammatory

 Key Benefits of the Blend

• Loosens and clears mucus and phlegm from lungs and bronchi
• Soothes inflamed or irritated airways (especially in asthma and chronic cough)
• Offers immune support for infectious conditions like TB or bronchitis
• Helps rebuild lung tissue and reduce long-term scarring or inflammation
• Relieves bronchial spasms and improves breathing ease
• Moisturizes dry respiratory membranes and reduces coughing fits

  Individual Ingredient Benefits

1. African Potato (Hypoxis hemerocallidea)

• Primary Actions: Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immune modulator
• Health Benefits:
  • Reduces chronic immune-related inflammation in lungs
  • Assists in systemic recovery from infections such as TB
  • Protects lung cells from oxidative damage

2. Liquorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

• Primary Actions: Demulcent, anti-inflammatory, expectorant, adrenal tonic
• Health Benefits:
  • Soothes dry, irritated cough and inflamed airways
  • Assists with adrenal fatigue common in chronic respiratory illness
  • Mild expectorant action clears mucus gently
  • Antiviral properties useful in viral respiratory infections

3. Marshmallow Leaves (Althaea officinalis folium)

• Primary Actions: Demulcent, anti-inflammatory, mucosal tonic
• Health Benefits:
  • Protects delicate respiratory linings from irritation
  • Moistens dry lungs and relieves throat scratchiness
  • Soothes dry, spasmodic, or hacking coughs

4. Echinacea (Echinacea spp.)

• Primary Actions: Immune stimulant, antimicrobial, lymphatic
• Health Benefits:
  • Enhances immune defense against viral or bacterial lung infections
  • Assists in clearing swollen lymph nodes in upper respiratory infections
  • Reduces recurrence of colds, flu, and bronchitis

5. Peppermint (Mentha piperita)

• Primary Actions: Decongestant, anti-spasmodic, cooling expectorant
• Health Benefits:
  • Relieves congestion and opens sinuses and bronchi
  • Calms spasmodic coughing
  • Refreshes breath and reduces oral microbes

6. Plantain Leaf (Plantago spp.)

• Primary Actions: Astringent, demulcent, anti-inflammatory, wound healer
• Health Benefits:
  • Soothes inflamed tissues in the throat and lungs
  • Reduces mucus while maintaining moisture balance
  • Useful in dry, painful coughs and for regenerating tissue post-infection