Comvita Propolis Herbal Elixir - Natural Cough Remedy - 200ml

Honey has long been recommended for coughs, colds and sore throats. It helps to soothe and has antibacterial actions. Manuka honey, which forms the base for this great-tasting product, has exceptional properties in this regard.

Coughs and colds can be caused by foreign viruses and bacteria. We rely on our own individual immune systems to eradicate these foreign organisms. The immune system can be likened to the body's police force. It fights, destroys and removes foreign invaders. Propolis helps to make the immune system work more efficiently; just as a police force with cars and radios functions more efficiently, so does an immune system with propolis.

Propolis has a soothing and cooling action on the throat, which helps to explain why people with sore throats have taken it for centuries.

Propolis Herbal Elixir provides excellent temporary relief from the symptoms of sore throats, sinus problems, coughs and flu. Propolis and UMF Manuka honey combine effectively with Tea Tree Oil and other essential oils in a herbal base, to produce a pleasant tasting throat-warming formula.

Manuka Honey:

Comvita Manuka Honey is sourced from New Zealand's remote, pollution free native forests and is world renowned for its unique flavour. Comvita Manuka Honeys for both the table and the first aid cabinet are tested for the unique antibacterial properties which make New Zealand Manuka honey famous.

The Active Manuka Honey Association (or AMHA), has registered UMF as a trademark so that the antibacterial activity of Manuka honey cannot be misrepresented. The UMF number comes from a laboratory test for antibacterial activity, with the honey being compared with a standard reference antiseptic (phenol) for potency. UMF 20+ would be equivalent in antiseptic potency to a 20% solution of phenol.

Propolis:

Comvita Propolis comes from unspoilt areas of New Zealand where deciduous trees produce resin to protect their young buds and exposed areas. Honeybees gather the resin on their back legs and carry it to the hive where they mix it with beeswax and enzymes to make Propolis. Propolis sterilises and seals the hive, protecting it from bacterial, viral and fungal infections. Thus Propolis is known as nature's best defence.

Propolis is rich in a certain group of antioxidants called flavonoids (also known as bioflavonoids). Flavonoids are powerful, free-radical scavengers that give strong support to the human body's natural immune system at the cellular level and assist with cell regeneration.

Features:

Eases the symptoms of cough, colds and sore throat;
Effectively assists decongestion of the airways;
Provides immune system stimulation.

200ml Liquid

Ingredients:

Each 10ml contains: Multiflora Honey, Apple (Malus spp) Cide Vinegar, Manuka (Leptospermum scoparium) Honey 1.3g, Water, Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid), Propolis Extract 104mg, Peppermint (mentha piperita) Oil, Carrageenan, Xanthan Gum, Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) Oil, Clove (Syzygium aromaticum), Leaf Oil, Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) Oil, Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) Oil, Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum) Oleoresin.

Dosage Guide:

Take 10ml (two teaspoonfuls) every 2 - 3 hours. This can be taken directly from a spoon or mixed with warm water to add to its soothing properties.

Contraindication:

Warning: Do not use where there is a known allergy to honey. Allergy to bee stings does not prevent the use of this product.

Propolis may cause severe allergic reactions in allergy sufferers. If swelling occurs, discontinue use.

Those with an allergy to Tea Tree Oil should also avoid its use.