HEALTH REPORT
Meet two of the Go Vita team’s favourite remedies to help you through the cold season. Two Good!
2 Fusion Cough Lung Tonic liquid Our other favourite formula for this time of year is Fusion Cough Lung Tonic liquid. Reach for this product when you need help: • to relieve dry, ‘unproductive’ coughs (thanks to white horehound, and its traditional use in Western herbal medicine); • to ease coughing and mild upper respiratory tract congestion (thanks to thyme, and its traditional use in Western herbal medicine); and • to relieve mild bronchial coughs and reduce mild bronchial irritation (thanks to elecampane, and its traditional use in Western herbal medicine). It may also: • act as a lung tonic (thanks to the elecampane, and its traditional use in Western herbal medicine). Other ways the herbs in Fusion Cough Lung Tonic liquid may help. Elecampane (Inula helenium): Elecampane has been traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to clear mucus from the respiratory tract. White horehound (Marrubium vulgare): White horehound has been used traditionally in Western herbal medicine: • as an expectorant, because it helps to clear mucus from the respiratory tract, and • for its antispasmodic actions, meaning that it helps to relax the smooth muscles of the bronchus. Thyme (Thymus vulgaris): In Western herbal medicine, thyme has been traditionally used: • to relieve symptoms of the common cold, including a cough, and • as an expectorant, helping to clear mucus from the respiratory tract. Chinese licorice (Glycyrrhiza uralensis): This herb has been traditionally used in Chinese medicine: • as a lung tonic; • to reduce a cough, especially for a ‘productive’ cough, in order to clear excess phlegm; and • to help relieve sore throat symptoms. From the immune supporting qualities of astragalus, to the respiratory relief provided by elecampane and white horehound, each of these extraordinary herbs could help to support your immune system and also help to reduce your symptoms if a cold does get you. Always read the label and follow the directions for use. References available on request.
The common cold is a highly contagious viral infection. You can catch a cold at any time, but they most often hit during autumn through to the end of winter. Let’s take a look at Fusion Astra 8 liquid and Fusion Cough Lung Tonic liquid, two helpful remedies to fend off winter bugs and reduce symptoms if you do catch a cold. 1 Fusion Astra 8 liquid Fusion Astra 8 liquid is a combination of eight traditional Chinese herbs. Reach for this product when you need help: • supporting your immune system in fighting illness; • reducing the occurrence of the common cold (thanks to astragalus and its traditional use in Chinese medicine); • to bounce back from illness; and • to relieve fatigue and feelings of weakness (thanks to Siberian ginseng and its traditional use in Western herbal medicine). Other ways the herbs in Fusion Astra 8 liquid may help Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus):
Astragalus has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), where it is used to: • increase vitality, and • help the body adapt to stress. Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus): Siberian ginseng is also used to support the body’s stress response. Stress can have a profound effect on your immune system; both acute and chronic stress can weaken the immune response, making you more susceptible to illness.
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