Respiratory Tea

Botanical ingredients sustainably wildcrafted in NW Montana

Herbal teas have been used for centuries to boost the immune system, relieve stress, improve digestion, combat inflammation and promote sleep.

Ingredients:

Wild Rose Branch Tip (Rosa nutkana)  

Serviceberry Branch Tip (Amelanchier alnifolia)

Devil�s Club Root (Oplopanax horridus)

Contraindications:  Not recommended while taking pharmaceutical medicines or

during pregnancy.

Wild Rose Branch Tip (Rosa nutkana)

Branch extract demonstrated strong activity in vitro against coronavirus,

anti-bacterial activity particularly against escherichia coli, and slight antifungal

activity, (McCutcheon et al, 1993, 1994, 1995).  Traditionally used by natives for

chest colds, coughs, menstruation irregularity, diarrhea, and as an eye wash,

(Lamont, 1977; Leighton, 1985).

Serviceberry Flowering Stem Tips (Amelanchier alnifolia):

Branch extract demonstrated strong activity in vitro against coronavirus,

(McCutcheon et al, 1995). Decoctions traditionally used to treat respiratory ailments

such as colds, coughs, influenza, and diarrhea and smallpox.  Also used as a general

tonic reportedly good for any type of sickness, (Turner, 1980, 1990).

Devil�s Club Stem with Bark (Oplopanax horridus):

Inner bark extracts exhibited good anti-bacterial and anti-fungal activity in vitro and

partially inhibited respiratory syncytial virus, (McCutcheon et al, 1993, 1994, 1995).

Traditionally used for colds, coughs, chest pains, tuberculosis, influenza, arthritis and

rheumatism.  It was often taken as a tonic or blood purifier for any general sickness

and especially by those with fever, weight loss and general debility, (Turner, 1982). 

Listed by Michael Moore in his book, Medicinal Plants of the Pacific West, as a safe

and reliable expectorant and to aid with physical and mental stress.

References:

1-     Antiviral Screening of Bristish Columbia Medicinal Plants (McCutcheon et al),

University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C.

2-  Aboriginal Plant Use in Canada�s Northwest Boreal Forest (Marles et al).

    UBC Press, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C.

• Suggested use: Cover a tea bag with 1 cup boiling water and let steep for 5 minutes.
• Drink 2-3 cups per day as a preventative or up to 6 cups per day for severe symptoms.
• If preferred, add honey or lemon to taste.