Treatments and Trends

1. There seems to be a general trend towards worldwide use of herbal medicines for various ailments⁶
2. From a study done in South Africa: Almost 75 % of people have used some form of herbal treatment during their lifetime⁶. Almost 35 % of cough sufferers have treated themselves with herbal therapies⁶.

DOKTOR MOM® Herbal Cough Syrup:

• Loosens mucus
• Opens airways
• Relieves cough

Some herbal extracts also provides alleviation for the causes of coughs, and the treatment of cold and flu symptoms:

	GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LIQUORICE ROOT)8 Helps to loosen and thin mucus in airways. Used as an expectorant in the treatment of coughs. Aids in accelerating tracheal mucus secretion. Used as a demulcent to treat sore throats and as an anti-inflammatory agent.
	ADHATODA VASICA (MALABAR NUT)9 Used as an expectorant and as a bronchodilatory agent to open the breathing tubes (bronchi).
	ZINGIBER OFFICINALE (GINGER)8 Employed in the treatment of colds, flu and headaches. Used as an anti-inflammatory agent. Used as an anti-tussive and an expectorant and is indicated for cold and congestive conditions.
	SOLANUM INDICUM (INDIAN NIGHTSHADE)10 Has expectorant properties.
	INULA RACEMOSA (INDIAN ELECAMPANE)11,12 Known for its antiseptic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Used to treat respiratory diseases such as coughs and asthma.
	LEVOMENTHOL (MINT)13,14 Used as a decongestant and expectorant agent to thin and loosen mucus and it also has pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory action.
	PIPER CUBEBA (CUBEB PEPPER)15,29 Used for its expectorant qualities, stimulating effect on the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract and ability to ease the symptoms of chronic bronchitis.
	OCIMUM SANCTUM (HOLY BASIL)16,17 Has expectorant properties.
	TERMINALIA BELLERICA (BAHERA FRUITS)18,30 Used as an expectorant to treat respiratory conditions, including respiratory tract infections, coughs and sore throats.
	CURCUMA LONGA (TURMERIC)19 Used for the treatment of headaches, bronchitis, the common cold and respiratory infections.
	ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)20 Has shown antitussive activity, leading to less coughing.