1. Althea
Althaea officinalis, or arboreal, reduces mucosal irritation while at the same time having anti-inflammatory and expectorant properties. Althaea has been used since antiquity against intense and dry cough.
2. Fennel
The Committee for Herbal Medicinal Products of the European Union (EMEA / HMPC) has approved the use of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), a traditional herbal medicinal product used as a cough expectorant associated with the common cold. The European Scientific Committee for Phytotherapy (ESCOP) recommends it to facilitate respiratory function and treat colds.
3. Gooseberry
The findings of science confirm the folk remedy, which has endowed the currant (Red Currant) with valuable properties, with prompt immediate relief from the symptoms of colds and viruses. Substances found in gooseberries, strengthen the natural defense mechanisms of the lungs and minimize inflammation.
4. Acacia honey
Acacia honey is rich in trace elements, proteins, amino acids and flavonoids. It has substances with documented anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Antitussives complement the action of honey
its properties, which have been known since ancient times. Recent numerous studies highlight honey as one of nature's strongest antitussives.
5. Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and strengthens the immune system. The majority of scientific evidence suggests that taking high doses of vitamin C may speed up the healing of colds.