 Weleda
Cough Elixir
A natural expectorant
Weleda Cough Elixir is
an anthroposophic
medicine for the symptomatic relief of coughs and is a natural
expectorant. Its formulation is based on the healing properties of
the herbs Aniseed, Horehound, Thyme and Marshmallow root, as well as
the effects of homoeopathic dilutions of Drosera, Ipecacuanha and
Pulsatilla.
Ingredients: 100g contains:
Aqueous extract and distillate from: Aniseed 0.5g; Horehound 0.35g;
Thyme 3.2g; aqueous extract from: Marshmallow root 0.6g. Homoeopathic
potencies of: Drosera, Planta tota 2X 0.15ml; Ipecacuanha, radix
dec.1X 0.15ml; Pulsatilla, planta tota 3X 0.015ml; Malt extract 5g;
Cane Sugar 65g.
Properties:
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Weleda Cough Elixir combines the
expectorant properties of Thyme, Aniseed and Horehound with the
demulcent properties of Marshmallow root
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also included
are the homeopathic potencies of Drosera, Ipecac and Pulsatilla
used in homeopathy to stimulate the body's defences against
coughing and catarrh
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ideal for
'chesty' coughs where there is phlegm or mucous
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suitable for
vegetarians, vegans and those on a gluten-free diet
Users:
Anyone
looking for a natural alternative for symptomatic treatment of
coughs
Directions: Adults
and Children (over 12 years):
Two 5ml teaspoons (10ml) every 3-4 hours, undiluted or in a little
water, up to 4 doses daily. Children
(6 to 12 years): half adult dose; (under 6 years) to
be used under the guidance of a medical practitioner.
Consult your doctor or
pharmacist if symptoms do not go away or if you are pregnant. Not suitable
for diabetics.
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INGREDIENT RATIONALE:
Aniseed (Pimpinella anisum), a delicate herb which grows
annually. This little plant has thread-like leaves and clusters of
tiny white flowers. Native to Greece and Egypt is now widely
cultivated in China and India. Aniseed is known to calm digestive
pains
White Horehound (Marrubium vulgare) is a perenial herbacous
plant, found all over Europe and indigenous to Britain.
Traditionally cultivated in cottage gardens for making tea and candy
for use in coughs and colds. Used since Egyptian times for catarrhal
coughs to stimulate expectorant
 The attractive perennial herb, Thyme (Thymus vulgaris), only
grows up to 45cm in height and is used in many forms such as tea and
oil, as well as in cookery. It has many branches tightly packed with
small aromatic leaves plus a separate stem with a pretty cluster of
small purple/white flowers at its head. This ingredient is used for
its expectorant properties
 Marshmallow root (Althea offic. Rad) is a wild plant with
leaves and pale pink flowers growing together on a strong stem, its
name comes from the Greek word altho 'to cure'. Marshmallow is used
in herbal medicine for respiratory catarrh and irritating coughs
 Drosera, also known as Sundew, is a carnivorous plant grows
widely in boggy areas of Europe, America, India and China. Its green
bulbous head has long red hairs covering it like a porcupine, which
secrete a fluid to trap insects. Drosera is used in homeopathy for
coughs and sore throats
The dried root is used from Ipecacuanha, a perennial shrub. Grown
in the tropical rainforests of southern and central America it has
long been used in conventional medicine as well as homeopathy.
Prescribed by herbalists and in orthodox medicine for chesty coughs.
 Pulsatilla, a beautiful deep-purple flower with a collar of
fine green hairy leaves, this plant is found in central and northern
Europe, Russia and Asia. Called passe-fleur by the French in the
16th century, which means 'flower that excels'. Suggested in
homeopathy for where there is profuse discharge eg runny nose,
catarrh etc
Malt Extract is a thick liquid extract produced from
partially fermented barley Cane.
Cane Sugar - raw organic cane sugar.
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