i like to make custom remedies for people but have recently made a few all purpose formulas for my grab and go crowd. after much contemplation, i present my new go to cough and respiratory tonic tincture:

white pine
rabbit tobacco
wild cherry bark
white horehound
++a smidge of yarrow

this is an outstanding remedy. each herb was wild foraged and tinctured at its peak season. everything but rabbit tobacco was tinctured fresh. rabbit tobacco famously needs to be dead and completely dry. its volatile oils need to cure properly for maximum potency. such a great respiratory herb. in a perfect world you’d take this tincture with a very hot cup of good quality mullein leaf tea.

if people are struggling to recover from something extended, are stuck in a chronic issue or can’t sleep at night because of discomfort, i pair this tincture with ‘the hermit night time tea blend’ with prompt + excellent resolution. ‘the hermit’ is reishi based with high quality wild foraged mullein leaf and wild foraged wild lettuce. it’s a long time best seller of diverse utility.

don’t be surprised if you sweat a little bit. this formula has diaphoretic actions. if it opens the bronchioles and clears phlegm, it will also open the pores and release some sweat. not a big deal, stay warm and drink some hot water or tea. don’t be surprised to hack up some phlegm. let your body work itself out. it knows how. it might just need some help and some space. this formula works primarily on the lungs but also secondarily tunes up the body at large. it’s very good for bringing the system back to balance after a long illness maybe left some loose screws.

i have extensive descriptions of each herb up under its own heading but will summarize each herb briefly below:

white pine- excellent for expelling deep seated, bright colored phlegm and mucus. very good for smokers and past smokers. very good for several serious respiratory conditions.
wild cherry bark- calms irritated cough, helps expel phlegm and great general tonic to help the body make a well rounded recovery. this is often most important for older people or people with compromised health, but anyone can lose their appetite and digestive fire from a bad bug. wild cherry helps digestion/elimination/circulatory system stay strong and normal through difficult illness. it also seems to help the heart beat hold steady.
rabbit tobacco- great bronchodilator, good anti inflammatory. works fast. tastes nice.
white horehound- a more important respiratory herb than it’s given credit for. when i realized covid wasn’t adequately prevented by elderberry (which is exquisite for basically every other bug imaginable) i tried a lot of different things to take its place in prevention and mitigation. white horehound worked very well. it’s bitter and cleansing (and super safe). i wrote more about this on my white horehound description if you’re interested in details and explorations!
yarrow- in this instance, a guide herb and synergist. yarrow has incredibly diverse utility. when used for short periods of time, it normalizes things on the blood and capillary level. it’s also an all time favorite for ‘managing the periphery’, a common concept in holistic paradigms. it basically means that it helps normalize your first line of defenses in immunity, your skin and lungs. you need to be able to sweat to push the pathogen out (yes fevers are for something) and yarrow helps normalize how open your pores are. not feeling well? have some tincture, take a nice hot bath with epsom salts, wrap up in a blanket afterwards and stay warm. sweat it out and have a good rest. your body knows what it’s doing.

for your cough tincture: anywhere from 10 drops to 1 dropper full 2-3x daily is a solid dose for an adult. follow with at least a hot mug of water. it makes a big difference. please don’t take this tincture for more than 2-3 weeks at stiff doses. i can make you something if you need a custom remedy that suits your specific presentation.

i consult for free for your safety and benefit! anyone is welcome to reach out any time if you have any questions or would like to do a consultation to talk about your situation. this might be especially important if you take medication, are a smoker/were a smoker, if you have a known health condition or have chronic respiratory issues- you are so welcome to send me a message so we can make sure you get exactly what you need. i do my best to respond promptly.

safely packaged

out of direct sun at cool room temp

instructions included