Bronchosan
50 mL
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Composition
Each 10-drop dose contains tinctures of:
Medicinal ingredient:
Fresh Common Ivy herb, Fresh Organic Thyme* herb,
Licorice root and essential oils of Star Anise, Eucalyptus...285 mg.
Non-medicinal ingredient:
1 mL of tincture contains 0.47 mL alcohol (ethanol)
* Certified by Bio Suisse
1 mL = 33 drops. Dropper included.
Medicinal ingredient:
Fresh Common Ivy herb, Fresh Organic Thyme* herb,
Licorice root and essential oils of Star Anise, Eucalyptus...285 mg.
Non-medicinal ingredient:
1 mL of tincture contains 0.47 mL alcohol (ethanol)
* Certified by Bio Suisse
1 mL = 33 drops. Dropper included.
Dosage
Adults and children over 12 years old: Take 10 drops in a small amount of water,
3 to 5 times daily. Insalivate before swallowing.
3 to 5 times daily. Insalivate before swallowing.
Historical overview
Bronchosan
contains many medicinal herb extracts acknowledged by
tradition as well as present-day science for their effects on the
respiratory tract. Ivy and Thyme have antispasmodic and expectorant
properties. Thanks to its volatile essential oil content, Thyme is also
useful against upper respiratory tract infections. Licorice is
traditionally included in cough and cold preparations. Eucalyptus and
Star Anise essential oils are useful to relieve cough and respiratory
tract irritations.
The synergy of Bronchosan’s components promotes not only the relief of cough and cold symptoms and the drainage of secretions, but also accelerates healing by supporting the immune system’s natural functions, either by direct effects, or by antioxidant effects.
The synergy of Bronchosan’s components promotes not only the relief of cough and cold symptoms and the drainage of secretions, but also accelerates healing by supporting the immune system’s natural functions, either by direct effects, or by antioxidant effects.
Actions and pharmacology
Ivy (Hedera helix)
Ivy is used as an expectorant, antispasmodic and for respiratory tract mucous inflammations. Scientific literature has now confirmed many of Ivy’s traditional indications. One of Ivy’s saponins, alpha hederine, has an antifungal effect against yeast like Candida albicans.(1) Its antispasmodic effect was demonstrated in vitro on trachea cells. Phenols and saponins are mainly responsible for this effect.(2)
The German Commission E acknowledges its benefits in cases of: catarrhs of the respiratory passages, symptomatic treatment of chronic inflammatory bronchial conditions.
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
Thyme is rich in terpenes and phenols (mainly thymol). Well known for its culinary worth, it is also an excellent antibacterial. According to an in vitro study, Thyme has a bactericide activity against at least 25 types of bacteria.(3) Moreover, Thyme contains more than 26 different molecules with a demonstrated antioxidant effect. This effect might prove important in the treatment of respiratory inflammations.(4) A team of researchers has revealed Thyme’s significant anti-parasite effect.(5) Thyme extract has also demonstrated in vitro antispasmodic properties on trachea cells. This tropism confirms its efficacy in respiratory ailments.(6) Since Thyme’s active molecules are volatile, they concentrate in the respiratory tract and are excreted in mucous.
The German Commission E acknowledges its benefits in cases of: symptoms of bronchitis and whooping cough and catarrhs of the upper respiratory tracts.
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
Licorice extracts have always been incorporated in cough and respiratory tract preparations. The sweetening power and the covering taste of Licorice are useful to cover the bitter taste of other herbs like Ivy. However, its respiratory properties are not to be sneezed at. Licorice is useful for coughs and to soothe mucous membranes. Its isoflavones have antioxidant properties.(7) The flavonoids, including the isoflavones, also have anti-microbal effects.(8) However, contrary to antibiotics, which may have a negative effect on the immune system, Licorice has demonstrated an immunostimulant effect by activating macrophages, the immune system cells that represent our first line of defense.(9) Moreover, Licorice has demonstrated an antiviral effect.(10)
The German Commission E acknowledges its benefits in cases of: catarrhs of the upper respiratory tract and gastric/duodenal ulcers.
Star Anise (Illicium anisatum, I. verum)
Thanks to its content in anethole, Star Anise has expectorant and soothing effects on mucous membranes. Anise is considered as GRAS (generally recognized as safe) as a food in the United States.
The German Commission E acknowledges its benefits in cases of: catarrhs of the respiratory tract and peptic discomforts.
Eucalyptus
The use of Eucalyptus oil for colds, cough and flus is well established. Eucalyptus essential oil is used to relieve cough and upper respiratory tract inflammation and as an expectorant, freshener and counter-irritant. According to in vitro studies, Eucalyptus acts on histamine liberation, which might explain its effect on the symptoms of congestion and mucous membrane inflammation.(11) The phenols, including eucalyptol, have demonstrated antioxidant(12) and antimicrobial effects.
The German Commission E acknowledges its benefits in cases of: catarrhs of the respiratory tract.
Ivy is used as an expectorant, antispasmodic and for respiratory tract mucous inflammations. Scientific literature has now confirmed many of Ivy’s traditional indications. One of Ivy’s saponins, alpha hederine, has an antifungal effect against yeast like Candida albicans.(1) Its antispasmodic effect was demonstrated in vitro on trachea cells. Phenols and saponins are mainly responsible for this effect.(2)
The German Commission E acknowledges its benefits in cases of: catarrhs of the respiratory passages, symptomatic treatment of chronic inflammatory bronchial conditions.
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
Thyme is rich in terpenes and phenols (mainly thymol). Well known for its culinary worth, it is also an excellent antibacterial. According to an in vitro study, Thyme has a bactericide activity against at least 25 types of bacteria.(3) Moreover, Thyme contains more than 26 different molecules with a demonstrated antioxidant effect. This effect might prove important in the treatment of respiratory inflammations.(4) A team of researchers has revealed Thyme’s significant anti-parasite effect.(5) Thyme extract has also demonstrated in vitro antispasmodic properties on trachea cells. This tropism confirms its efficacy in respiratory ailments.(6) Since Thyme’s active molecules are volatile, they concentrate in the respiratory tract and are excreted in mucous.
The German Commission E acknowledges its benefits in cases of: symptoms of bronchitis and whooping cough and catarrhs of the upper respiratory tracts.
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
Licorice extracts have always been incorporated in cough and respiratory tract preparations. The sweetening power and the covering taste of Licorice are useful to cover the bitter taste of other herbs like Ivy. However, its respiratory properties are not to be sneezed at. Licorice is useful for coughs and to soothe mucous membranes. Its isoflavones have antioxidant properties.(7) The flavonoids, including the isoflavones, also have anti-microbal effects.(8) However, contrary to antibiotics, which may have a negative effect on the immune system, Licorice has demonstrated an immunostimulant effect by activating macrophages, the immune system cells that represent our first line of defense.(9) Moreover, Licorice has demonstrated an antiviral effect.(10)
The German Commission E acknowledges its benefits in cases of: catarrhs of the upper respiratory tract and gastric/duodenal ulcers.
Star Anise (Illicium anisatum, I. verum)
Thanks to its content in anethole, Star Anise has expectorant and soothing effects on mucous membranes. Anise is considered as GRAS (generally recognized as safe) as a food in the United States.
The German Commission E acknowledges its benefits in cases of: catarrhs of the respiratory tract and peptic discomforts.
Eucalyptus
The use of Eucalyptus oil for colds, cough and flus is well established. Eucalyptus essential oil is used to relieve cough and upper respiratory tract inflammation and as an expectorant, freshener and counter-irritant. According to in vitro studies, Eucalyptus acts on histamine liberation, which might explain its effect on the symptoms of congestion and mucous membrane inflammation.(11) The phenols, including eucalyptol, have demonstrated antioxidant(12) and antimicrobial effects.
The German Commission E acknowledges its benefits in cases of: catarrhs of the respiratory tract.
Scientific studies
A clinical study demonstrated the ability of an Ivy extract to improve
pulmonary function in children suffering from chronic obstructive
bronchitis. The studies impute its effectiveness to its expectorant and
spasmolytic effects.(13)
Precautions, contraindications and interactions
Avoid taking in case of known allergy to any of the ingredients in the product.
Do not use if security cap is broken. Keep out of the reach of children.
Bronchosan is not recommended during pregnancy and nursing. The use of Bronchosan with anticoagulant medications is not recommended. Licorice has a reputation for causing hypertension and water retention (water and salt retention) but these effects appear only at excessive dosages (many grams daily). Bronchosan does not contain enough Licorice to cause side effects or interactions.
Do not use if security cap is broken. Keep out of the reach of children.
Bronchosan is not recommended during pregnancy and nursing. The use of Bronchosan with anticoagulant medications is not recommended. Licorice has a reputation for causing hypertension and water retention (water and salt retention) but these effects appear only at excessive dosages (many grams daily). Bronchosan does not contain enough Licorice to cause side effects or interactions.
References
1-Moulin-Traffort J, Favel A, Elias R, Regli P. Study of the action of alpha-hederin on the ultrastructure of Candida albicans. Mycoses 1998 Nov;41(9-10):411-6
2-Trute A, Gross J, Mutschler E, Nahrstedt A. In vitro antispasmodic compounds of the dry extract obtained from Hedera helix. Planta Med 1997 Apr;63(2):125-9
3-Dorman HJ, Deans SG. Antimicrobial agents from plants: antibacterial activity of plant volatile oils. J Appl Microbiol 2000 Feb;88(2):308-16
4-Nakatani N. Phenolic antioxidants from herbs and spices. Biofactors 2000;13(1-4):141-6
5-Mikus J, Harkenthal M, Steverding D, Reichling J. In vitro effect of essential oils and isolated mono- and sesquiterpenes on Leishmania major and Trypanosoma brucei. Planta Med 2000 May;66(4):366-8
6-Meister A, Bernhardt G, Christoffel V, Buschauer A. Antispasmodic activity of Thymus vulgaris extract on the isolated guinea-pig trachea: discrimination between drug and ethanol effects. Planta Med 1999 Aug;65(6):512-6
7-Haraguchi H, Yoshida N, Ishikawa H et al. Protection of mitochondrial functions against oxidative stresses by isoflavans from Glycyrrhiza glabra. J Pharm Pharmacol 2000 Feb;52(2):219-23
8-Li W, Asada Y, Yoshikawa T. Antimicrobial flavonoids from Glycyrrhiza glabra hairy root cultures. Planta Med 1998 Dec;64(8):746-7
9-Nose M, Terawaki K, Oguri K, et al. Activation of macrophages by crude polysaccharide fractions obtained from shoots of Glycyrrhiza glabra and hairy roots of Glycyrrhiza uralensis in vitro. Biol Pharm Bull 1998 Oct;21(10):1110-2
10-Badam L. In vitro antiviral activity of indigenous glycyrrhizin, Licorice and glycyrrhizic acid (Sigma) on Japanese encephalitis virus. J Commun Dis 1997 Jun;29(2):91-9
11-Ikawati Z, Wahyuono S, Maeyama K. Screening of several Indonesian medicinal plants for their inhibitory effect on histamine release from RBL-2H3 cells. J Ethnopharmacol 2001 May;75(2-3):249-56
12-Yun BS, Lee IK, Kim JP, et al. Lipid peroxidation inhibitory activity of some constituents isolated from the stem bark of Eucalyptus globulus. Arch Pharm Res 2000 Apr;23(2):147-50
13-Gulyas A, Repges R, Dethlefsen U. Therapy of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases in children. Atemvegs und Lungenkrankheiten 1997;23:291-294.
2-Trute A, Gross J, Mutschler E, Nahrstedt A. In vitro antispasmodic compounds of the dry extract obtained from Hedera helix. Planta Med 1997 Apr;63(2):125-9
3-Dorman HJ, Deans SG. Antimicrobial agents from plants: antibacterial activity of plant volatile oils. J Appl Microbiol 2000 Feb;88(2):308-16
4-Nakatani N. Phenolic antioxidants from herbs and spices. Biofactors 2000;13(1-4):141-6
5-Mikus J, Harkenthal M, Steverding D, Reichling J. In vitro effect of essential oils and isolated mono- and sesquiterpenes on Leishmania major and Trypanosoma brucei. Planta Med 2000 May;66(4):366-8
6-Meister A, Bernhardt G, Christoffel V, Buschauer A. Antispasmodic activity of Thymus vulgaris extract on the isolated guinea-pig trachea: discrimination between drug and ethanol effects. Planta Med 1999 Aug;65(6):512-6
7-Haraguchi H, Yoshida N, Ishikawa H et al. Protection of mitochondrial functions against oxidative stresses by isoflavans from Glycyrrhiza glabra. J Pharm Pharmacol 2000 Feb;52(2):219-23
8-Li W, Asada Y, Yoshikawa T. Antimicrobial flavonoids from Glycyrrhiza glabra hairy root cultures. Planta Med 1998 Dec;64(8):746-7
9-Nose M, Terawaki K, Oguri K, et al. Activation of macrophages by crude polysaccharide fractions obtained from shoots of Glycyrrhiza glabra and hairy roots of Glycyrrhiza uralensis in vitro. Biol Pharm Bull 1998 Oct;21(10):1110-2
10-Badam L. In vitro antiviral activity of indigenous glycyrrhizin, Licorice and glycyrrhizic acid (Sigma) on Japanese encephalitis virus. J Commun Dis 1997 Jun;29(2):91-9
11-Ikawati Z, Wahyuono S, Maeyama K. Screening of several Indonesian medicinal plants for their inhibitory effect on histamine release from RBL-2H3 cells. J Ethnopharmacol 2001 May;75(2-3):249-56
12-Yun BS, Lee IK, Kim JP, et al. Lipid peroxidation inhibitory activity of some constituents isolated from the stem bark of Eucalyptus globulus. Arch Pharm Res 2000 Apr;23(2):147-50
13-Gulyas A, Repges R, Dethlefsen U. Therapy of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases in children. Atemvegs und Lungenkrankheiten 1997;23:291-294.
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