Apollo Herbs’ Bronchial Support contains a blend of seven herbs that were combined together to create a respiratory formula with expectorant, antiseptic, demulcent and immunostimulatory properties, excellent for coughs, colds, flus, & bronchial infections.

Echinacea Root Commonly known as the purple coneflower, this perennial Asteraceae species known as narrow-leaved echinacea was traditionally used by the plains Indians as a cure for rattlesnake bites. Today it is the most popular immunostimulatory herb used in natural medicine. Echinacea’s activity is attributed to its water-soluble high-molecular-weight polysaccharides as well as its oil-soluble alkylamides (mainly isobutylamides) as well as cichoric acid & flavonoids. It is effective in preventing & treating the common cold, sore throat, laryngitis, bronchial & urinary tract infections, herpes simplex, gingivitis, infected, hard-to-heal wounds, eczema, psorrhiasis, etc. Echinacea is known to impart an acrid, tingling sensation on the tongue of the user. Clinically, it has been shown to stimulate phagocytosis, increase white blood cells, spleen cells & T-helper cells. It has anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties. Echinacea is contra-indicated for auto-immune diseases.

Goldenseal Root Known for its golden color & its very bitter taste, this extremely over-harvested plant is now on the endangered list. Only cultivated plants should be used, sparingly, for natural medicine. The active constituents are isoquinoline alkaloids including hydrastine, berberine, & canadine, which have astringent, antiseptic properties. Goldenseal is useful for treating irritations of mucus membranes, gum diseases, eye infections, dry, cracked skin conditions, fungal & yeast infections & is known to have oxytocic effects. It should not be taken for extended periods of time (more than ten days) as it can cause toxicity, as can large doses. Goldenseal root does not have any effects on drug testing whatsoever and should not be wasted in this way.

Elecampane Root A closely related species to the sunflower, elecampane has a long history of use as an antiseptic expectorant. It is rich in the starch, inulin, which has diuretic properties, explaining its use in pleurisy to expel fluids from the lungs. It also contains alantolactone, a sesquiterpenoid with anti-fungal properties.

Pleurisy Root (Butterfly Weed) An effective herb for respiratory infections where it aids expectoration and reduces inflammation. It has traditionally been used to treat bronchitis, influenza, and chest conditions. It also contains anti-spasmodic and diaphoretic properties. Its constituents are cardenolides and flavonoids.

Marshmallow Root is known for its demulcent properties due to its content of muco-polysaccharides, often referred to as mucilage. It has anti-tussive properties as well. Marshmallow, like most demulcents, are very soothing to inflamed mucus membrane linings of the respiratory tract, especially for irritating coughs.

Thyme Leaves contain a high content of volatile oil, which includes thymol, borneol, linalol, cymol, and carvacrol. It also contains flavonoids & tannins. Thyme is a powerful antiseptic & expectorant with anti-spasmodic properties. It is used for respiratory infections, coughs, sore throats, laryngitis, & tonsillitis.

Ginger Root Ginger root is a common cold treatment. It contains several sesquiterpenes with anti-viral properties, particularly to rhinoviruses. It also settles the stomach, reduces fever, pain & suppresses coughs.