You can help relieve coughs, assist recuperation and support healthy lung function all at the same time…

1. Help relieve coughs

Firstly, you need to address the symptoms of a cough to help you feel better. Reach for herbs with anti-infective, anticatarrhal (mucus resolving), expectorant and antitussive (cough relieving) actions to relieve coughs caused by:

• Bronchial congestion (productive and non-productive)
• Bronchitis
• Common cold, flu
• Upper respiratory tract infections, such as laryngitis

In Chinese medicine terms, some Chinese herbs help relieve a cough by dissolving and clearing phlegm, moistening dryness, reducing spasm and easing Lung Qi (vital energy).

2. Assist recuperation

Coughing can be exhausting, especially if your cough disturbs your precious sleep, which can further hinder your recovery. Specific tonic (trophorestorative) herbs can assist with recuperation.

3. Support healthy lung function

More than cough relief alone, specific Chinese herbs can also help maintain healthy respiratory function. Some people, who get repeated lung infections and coughs, could benefit from nourishing their overall lung health. Nine herbs to know when it comes to coughs and lung health:

• Inula helenium (Elecampane)
• Marrubium vulgare (White Horehound)
• Pinellia ternate (Pinellia)
• Aster tataricus (Aster)
• Houttuynia cordata (Houttuynia)
• Platycodon grandiflorus (Balloon flower)
• Stemona japonica (Stemona)
• Glycyrrhiza uralensis (Licorice)
• Plus Thyme Oil 100%

You don’t need to search for these herbs...

Mr Vitamins recommends

FUSION Health® Cough Lung Tonic

... because this product contains all the above herbs and helps relieve coughs, assist recovery and supports healthy lung function. Find out more about FUSION Health® Cough Lung Tonic here FUSION Health® Cough Lung Tonic combines well with FUSION Health® Cold & Flu for coughs associated with colds, flu and upper respiratory infections and FUSION Health® Astra 8 Immune Tonic to assist in recovery after infection. Manufactured in Australia from imported ingredients. Always read the label. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist, consult a healthcare professional.

**Tip for kids:

Fusion® Health Cough Lung can also be given to children either as a liquid dose in juice or in tablet form which can be easily crushed and mixed with food (raw honey works really well). Ask your Naturopath or in-store Practitioner for specific help with dosing for your child. Do you know the best time to take your herbs? Check out our Top Tips for Cough Relief As always, whatever questions or concerns you have regarding your health this winter all you have to do is drop by Mr Vitamins and ‘Ask a Naturopath’