Herbs for COPD

The herbs we’ve chosen to combat the overall ailment known as COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) work to rebalance the body and eliminate the environmental and other toxins that are trapped in the body’s cells. Cellular balance is a primary objective of our herbal remedies. A balanced body can do amazing things to fight-off disease and return itself to health. Our herbs for COPD are formulated into two products: Breathe Restore and Restore Immune.

The Herbs in Breathe Restore

Atractylodes (Alba)

Atractylodes (Alba), has superior anti-inflammatory and anti-allergenic properties as well as supporting detoxification. Atractylodes is also used for phlegm-retention syndrome and hacking coughs. It is thought to support the functions of the stomach and spleen, the organs responsible for digestion. Its actions also include promotion of phagocytosis (white blood cells that eat damaged cells), adversely affecting viruses and nurturing the function of the adrenal cortex.

Morinda

A South Pacific herb utilized for hundreds of years, Morinda is used as a treatment for coughs, colds, respiratory ailments, liver disease, malaria, and hypertension. It is also used to contain fever and as a tonic. Morinda is often used to increase sexual strength in men and women. It is used for impotence, premature ejaculation, soreness of the lower back and knees, and infertility. It is also used by women for infertility and frigidity.

Schizandra

As a traditional medicinal herb Schizandra, called Wu-wei-tzu in China, has been used as an astringent* in the treatment
for a dry cough, asthma, night sweats, nocturnal seminal emissions and chronic diarrhea. Schizandra is now a recognized adaptogen,** capable of increasing the body's resistance to disease, stress, and other debilitating
processes. In Asia, this adaptogenic property is said to stimulate immune defenses, balance body function, normalize body systems, boost recovery after surgery, shield against infection, improve the health of the adrenals, and energize RNA-DNA molecules to rebuild cells and produce energy. Western herbalists commonly recommend Schizandra as
support for the lungs, liver and kidneys.

*Astringent is any substance or agent that causes tissues to contract or that inhibits secretion of fluids such as mucus or blood.

** Adaptogens act in such a way as to help the body adapt around a problem.

Poria

Poria is very widely used in Chinese herbalism. It is traditionally used as a Qi (energy source) tonic to benefit the internal organs and recent research has discovered that Poria has powerful immune enhancing abilities. It is common in Fu Zheng (“to restore normalcy”) therapy in China and Japan. Formulas are used to build the immune systems of cancer patients.

Black Cumin Seed

Middle Eastern countries have used Black Cumin Seed for centuries to treat bronchial asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and congestion. Some of its constituents have been shown to harbor antihistamine-like properties. The majority of uses are for upper respiratory conditions, allergies, coughs, colds, fevers, flu, and COPD illnesses. It has also seen promise for cancer prevention and treatment.

The Herbs in Restore Immune

Smilax

Better known by its common name Sarsaparilla, studies have revealed it to be a preventative and therapeutic agent for respiratory and allergic diseases such as acute bronchitis, bronchial asthma, asthmatic bronchitis, and chronic bronchitis. Sarsaparilla is used mostly in combination with other herbs for its tonic, detoxifying, blood purifying, and lymph-cleansing properties.

Sarcandra Glabra

Sarcandra Glabra is a warm herb having strong detoxifying properties, helping to clear heat and toxic material. It can especially enhance cellular energy production. It also has nonspecific anti-inflammatory activity, and has been used to promote circulation.

Wild Yam

Traditionally, Wild Yam has been used to treat inflammation, muscle spasms and a range of disorders including asthma. Valuable in painful food poisoning with cramps, neuralgic affections, spasmodic hiccup and spasmodic asthma.

Poria

Poria is very widely used in Chinese herbalism. It is traditionally used as a Qi (energy source) tonic to benefit the internal organs and recent research has discovered that Poria has powerful immune enhancing abilities. It is common in Fu Zheng (“to restore normalcy”) therapy in China and Japan. Formulas are used to build the immune systems of cancer patients.

Ganoderma (Reishi Mushroom)

Ganoderma has been used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for its anti-inflammatory properties and as a general tonic, and among other uses can stimulate immune response. Ganoderma works in the treatment of cancer because it helps cleanse the body of toxins and helps to strengthen the immune system.