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This product may have the following benefits
(please
read this important notice concerning supplement medical claims)
May be helpful for symptoms of:
- Asthma
- Stress incontinence and bedwetting
Asthma is a reversible obstructive airways
disease of varying severity, which is characterised by widespread narrowing
of the airways. The main symptoms are breathlessness, wheezing and chest
'tightness'. A cough is commonly present, often accompanied by thick
sputum (catarrh).
The symptoms are caused by constriction
of bronchial smooth muscle, oedema resulting from an inflammatory swelling
of the bronchial mucous membranes, an increase in the secretion of mucus
and blockage of the smaller bronchi with mucus plugs.
There is an inherited tendency to develop
asthma. A family history of eczema, hayfever and food allergies can
often be found.
Factors which can be responsible for
triggering an asthma attack include environmental allergies, e.g. pollen,
viral infections, exercise, dust and irritants, emotional upset and
certain drugs.
Mode of Action
- Expectorant
- Leukocytosis - increased numbers
of white blood cells
- High silica content
- Astringent
Galeopsis contains large amounts of silica,
saponins and tannins. The silicic acid content increases non specific
lung resistance to allergens and pathogens through leukocytosis (a temporary
increase in white blood cells).
Silica is of great importance in the
regeneration of tissue. High concentrations are normally found in the
trachea and lung tissue. Levels decrease with ageing and respiratory
tract disease, so the requirement becomes greater.
The saponins have an expectorant action
which enhances expulsion of phlegm from the lungs. This has a beneficial
effect in cases of asthma, chronic bronchitis and other chest complaints.
Galeopsis may also be useful for stress
incontinence and bedwetting through the astringent action of tannins
in 'toning' tissue.
Any references, studies or testimonials on this website do not imply
that similar results will happen with your use of products referred
to. Our web pages are not intended to recommend any supplement
as a drug, as a diagnosis for specific illnesses or conditions, nor
as a product to eliminate diseases or other medical conditions or complications.
We make no medical claims as to the benefits of any of the products
to improve medical conditions.
We always recommend that you work in conjunction with your primary
medical advisor, particularly if you have an existing medical condition,
and that you do not take any products during pregnancy or breast-feeding
without first referring to your primary medical advisor.
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