Everyday Throat Spray (Formerly Zapper Throat Spray) All Natural Herbal Supplement Throat Spray is great for: Immune Support, Relieves Sore Throat Irritation, Oral Health, Bad Breath, and Helps Support Healthy Respiratory Function.
Active Ingredients include:
Osha Root - Osha root is a powerful antiviral and antibacterial agent, used for bronchial infections and sore throats.
The plant belongs to the same family as parsley and dill, and it has
the same long thin hollow stalk with large divided leaves. These leaves
can reach heights of 2 ft (0.6 m). Osha's seeds and flowers are at the
top of the plant and spread out in the form of an umbrella, whence its
Latin family name. Osha flowers are white and the seeds have a sweet
celery-like smell, as does the entire plant. The root is very hairy,
brown on the outside and yellow on the inside. The plant has several
other names: chuchupate, Indian parsley, Porter's lovage, mountain
lovage, Colorado cough root. A plant related to osha, Ligusticum
wallichii, is used in traditional Chinese medicine ; most laboratory
studies of osha have used this Chinese species.
Osha root is a powerful antiviral and antibacterial agent, used
for bronchial infections and sore throats. Taking a tincture or
decoction of osha root, or chewing directly on the root, causes
perspiration and enhances the body's immune function. Although osha has a
bitter taste, its root has a numbing effect that soothes sore throats.
Since it is also an expectorant, it is very useful for coughs and
pharyngitis, and can also be used for very early stages of tonsillitis.
Osha root tea helps with gastrointestinal discomfort, in
particular indigestion and stomach upset associated with vomiting. It
can be used to increase appetite. Both osha root tincture and tea can be
used topically on cuts and scrapes, as osha also has strong
antibacterial qualities. Michael Moore, a contemporary American
herbalist associated with the Southwest School of Herbal Medicine,
states that osha can be used for head colds with dry cough; certain
stages of pharyngitis; early stages of tonsillitis; coughs; influenza
with persistent coughing; dry, hot fevers; and acute brochial pneumonia.
Osha can be given together with echinacea for leukocytosis.
No known adverse reactions have been reported with osha.
Ginger Root - Ginger is a perennial plant that grows in India, China, Mexico, and several other countries and used as both a spice and in herbal medicine.
Traditional Chinese Medicine has recommended ginger for over 2,500
years. It is used for abdominal bloating, coughing, vomiting, diarrhea,
and rheumatism. Ginger is commonly used in the Ayurvedic and Tibb
systems of medicine for the treatment of inflammatory joint diseases,
such as arthritis and rheumatism.
The dried rhizome of ginger contains approximately 1–4%
volatile oils. These are the medically active constituents of ginger and
are also responsible for ginger’s characteristic odor and taste. The
aromatic constituents include zingiberene and bisabolene, while the
pungent constituents are known as gingerols and shogaols. The pungent
constituents are credited with the anti-nausea and anti-vomiting effects
of ginger.
Ginger is considered a tonic for the digestive tract,
stimulating digestion and toning the intestinal muscles.11 This action
eases the transport of substances through the digestive tract, lessening
irritation to the intestinal walls. Ginger may protect the stomach from
the damaging effect of alcohol and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs (NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen) and may help prevent ulcers.
Fresh Echinacea Angustifolia Root - Ech is considered one of the most popular herbal supplements for respiratory illnesses. It is thought to stimulate the body’s immune system. They commonly support a healthy immune system.
Echinacea is a wildflower native to North America. While echinacea
continues to grow and is harvested from the wild, the majority used for
herbal supplements comes from cultivated plants. The root and/or the
above-ground part of the plant during the flowering growth phase are
used in herbal medicine.
Echinacea is thought to support the immune system by activating
white blood cells.1 Three major groups of constituents may work
together to increase the production and activity of white blood cells
(lymphocytes and macrophages), including alkylamides/polyacetylenes,
caffeic acid derivatives, and polysaccharides. More studies are needed
to determine if and how echinacea stimulates the immune system in
humans.
Peppermint - Recognized in the early 18th century, the historical use of peppermint is not dramatically different than its use in modern herbal medicine. Classified as a carminative herb, peppermint has been used as a general digestive aid and employed in the treatment of indigestion and intestinal colic by herbalists. Peppermint leaves yield approximately 0.1–1.0% volatile oil which is
composed primarily of menthol (29–48%) and menthone (20–31%). Peppermint
oil is classified as a carminative (prevents and relieves intestinal
gas). It may also relieve spasms in the intestinal tract. Peppermint oil
or peppermint tea is often used to treat gas and indigestion.
Licorice Root - Licorice root has been used as a dietary supplement for stomach ulcers, bronchitis, and sore throat, as well as infections caused by viruses.
Originally from central Europe, licorice now grows all across Europe and Asia. The root is used medicinally.
Licorice has a long and highly varied record of uses. It was
and remains one of the most important herbs in Traditional Chinese
Medicine. Among its most consistent and important uses are as a
demulcent (soothing, coating agent) in the digestive and urinary tracts,
to help with coughs, to soothe sore throats, and as a flavoring. It has
also been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat conditions
ranging from diabetes to tuberculosis.
The two major constituents of licorice are glycyrrhizin and
flavonoids. According to test tube studies, glycyrrhizin has
anti-inflammatory actions and may inhibit the breakdown of the cortisol
produced by the body.1 2 Licorice may also have antiviral properties,
although this has not been proven in human pharmacological studies.
Licorice flavonoids, as well as the closely related chalcones, help heal
digestive tract cells. They are also potent antioxidants and work to
protect liver cells. In test tubes, the flavonoids have been shown to
kill Helicobacter pylori, the bacteria that causes most ulcers and
stomach inflammation.3 However, it is unclear whether this action
applies to the use of oral licorice for the treatment of ulcers in
humans.