Ingredients: dandelion, hibiscus, plantain, elderflower, beetroot, thyme.
Regular consumption of tea is a complex solution against coughing. Thanks to its triple effect, it not only acts directly on the cough itself, but also fights against the underlying causes, while supporting the immune system.
1. Expectorant action
Cough caused by upper respiratory tract infection is the body's natural response to irritations triggered by mucus left behind by various infections like colds or other inflammations. Therefore, our body tries to get rid of the stuck mucus by coughing. Tea has mucolytic properties, helping in dissolving these secretions, and thanks to expectorant herbs, it also helps in removing irritating substances.
2. Disinfectant, anti-inflammatory effect
Tea also helps to eliminate the causes responsible for producing phlegm that triggers coughing.
Upper respiratory tract coughs are usually caused by infections in the affected areas (e.g. cold), or from the inflammation caused by infections (e.g. sore throat) leaving behind mucus secretions, which when flowing back into the throat trigger the irritation causing the cough. Tea helps neutralize these causes in the body. Thanks to its disinfectant, antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal effects, it helps prevent the worsening of bacterial or viral, or fungal infections, and the development of inflammations. Its herbal ingredients have a positive effect on reducing inflammation in already developed inflammations.
3. Immune Boosting
Tea alone is not capable of neutralizing upper respiratory coughs. Without the body's own defense system, this would not be possible. Therefore, it is crucial to support and strengthen the weakened immune system in response to infections, inflammations, to help the body overcome the illness and prevent re-infections and potential complications. Through its immune-boosting properties, regular and sustained consumption of tea (maximum 10 days per course, then a 2-week break) can not only help alleviate and shorten upper respiratory coughs, but also prevent their onset.
It is worth incorporating a 7-10 day cure from time to time. Fortunately, unlike other herbal teas, the UKKO Cough tea blend is particularly delicious, so it does not cause discomfort when consumed regularly.