Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as an expectorant to help relieve chest complaints, such as coughs and bronchitis.
Recommended dose: Adults and adolescents 14 years and older: Drink 1 cup (1 tea bag) 2-4 times daily. Adolescents 10-14 years: Drink 1 cup (1 tea bag) 1-3 times daily. Children 5-9 years: Drink 1 cup (1 tea bag) 1-2 times daily. Children 4-5 years: Drink 1 cup (1 tea bag) 1/2-1 times daily.
Directions for use: Pour 240 mL freshly boiled water over 1 tea bag and steep, covered, for 10-15 minutes. Gently squeeze the tea bag to release the remaining extract.
Duration of use: Consult a healthcare practitioner for use beyond 4-6 weeks.
Cautions: Consult a healthcare practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you have a liver disorder, or are pregnant.
Contraindications: Do not use if you have hypokalemia, high blood pressure, or a kidney or cardiovascular disorder. Do not use if you are taking thiazide diuretics, cardiac gylcosides, corticosteroids, stimulant laxatives or other medications which may aggravate electrolyte imbalance.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
