Description
This is a description of dried pelargonium sidoides, which is a type of African geranium. Pelargonium sidoides is used for respiratory infections, such as bronchitis, sinusitis, and pneumonia, tonsillitis and rhinopharyngitis, and acute and chronic ear, nose, and throat infections. It is often used as an alternative to antibiotics. Pelargonium sidoides has a analgesic effect. While most other cough, cold, and sinus medications simply mask outward symptoms, the mechanisms and actions of Pelargonium sidoides actually support faster recovery. Clinical trials show that Pelargonium sidoides shortens the duration and reduces the severity of upper respiratory irritations. If drinking tea, it can be made three times daily with one teaspoon of herb. Pelargonium sidoides is also known as umckaloabo and South African geranium.
Dried pelargonium sidoides has been used for hundreds of years by the Zulu, Basuto, Xhosa and Mfengi cultures as a curative for coughs, upper respiratory tract irritations and gastrointestinal concerns. The traditional use of pelargonium sidoides for coughs and chest troubles may be explained by the presence of essential oils. It has not yet been established which ingredients contribute to its antibacterial properties.
Sizes: 500g, 1kg.
USES & BENEFITS
Respiratory infections like bronchitis, sinusitis, and pneumonia, tonsillitis and rhinopharyngitis It is often used as an alternative to antibiotics Acute and chronic ear, nose and throat infections Rapid improvement in the symptoms associated with colds and flu Analgesic (absence of pain) effect
While most other cough, cold and sinus medications simply mask outward symptoms, the mechanisms and actions of Pelargonium sidoides actually support faster recovery. Clinical trials show that Pelargonium sidoides shortens the duration and reduces the severity of upper respiratory irritations. If drinking tea it can be made 3 times daily with one teaspoon of herb.
WARNINGS
Do not use during pregnancy and breast-feeding
Those with auto-immune conditions such as multiple sclerosis (MS), lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, SLE), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), or other conditions should not use Pelargonium
AKA: Umckaloabo and South African geranium