You Might Think It’s Funny but it’s Snot

Are colds and flus finding their way into your house?
It seems that when the little ones start back to school they invariably bring home the latest virus or bacteria that is floating around. It marks the beginning of the cold and flu season.

Well, it doesn’t have to be so. There are a number of ways to ward off these pesky attacks.
I’d like to mention one way to help in the upper respiratory area. Oftentimes come the fall we battle coughs, colds, sinus infections, etc.

The blend that we make called: You Might Think It’s Funny But It’s Snot! is a wonderful blend of herbs designed to support healthy respiratory function and aid in decreasing upper respiratory symptoms. It is made with Vegetable Glycerine, Elder Berry, Mullein Leaf, Hyssop Herb, Thyme Leaf, Anise Seed, and Ginger Root.

Although it is not recommended for children under age 1, it can be used by anyone else of any age both as a preventative measure and to help in acute attacks.

Why do we use these ingredients?

Elderberry has a medicine chest worth of uses.The berries from the elder contain a considerable amount of vitamins A, B and C. The juice from the berries is an old fashioned cure for colds, and is also said to relieve asthma and bronchitis.

Mullein Leaf is a good respiratory remedy. Also for toning the mucous membranes of the respiratory system, reducing inflammation whilst stimulating fluid production and thus facilitating expectoration. It is considered a specific in bronchitis where there is a hard cough with soreness. Its anti-inflammatory and demulcent properties indicate its use in inflammation of the trachea and associated conditions.

Ginger relieves chest and nasal congestion and scratchy throat.

Thyme is used as a medicine for treating symptoms of bronchitis, whooping cough, and catarrh (mucous) of the upper respiratory tract.

The Anise seed is used as an expectorant, to loosen phlegm and ease the discomforts of bronchitis, asthma and cough. It will also boost your immune system.

We use the hyssop for it’s effectiveness in counteracting colds, flu, bronchitis, and upper respiratory catarrh. It contains the bitter component, marrubiin which has expectorant properties. It helps fevers as it promotes sweating and is useful for throat infections.

So, if you are looking for something that will help you through this season of stuffy heads and coughs, we have put together a great tincture that will help you do that. Give it a try and let us know how it helped.