Breathe Tea
The Problem Solver: Soothes the sensation of chest tightness and eases a dry, tickly throat by supporting the body's natural clearing mechanisms to gently shift stubborn, excess mucus.
The Key Ingredients: Powered by a selection of traditional respiratory tonics, expectorants, and demulcents, featuring Elecampane, Plantain, Marshmallow Root, Echinacea, Thyme, and Rosemary.
The Context / Routine: Provides an ideal, caffeine-free wellness ritual during the colder winter months, during seasonal transitions, or whenever your respiratory system requires extra comfort and defensive support.
The Quality / Reassurance: Hand-blended from 100% medicinal-grade loose-leaf botanicals, preserving the vital oils and plant compounds, completely free from plastic-lined tea bags, fillers, or artificial additives.
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Functional Herbal Infusion to Support Respiratory Resilience, Clear Seasonal Heaviness & Soothe Airways
Our Breathe Tea is a premium loose-leaf functional herbal infusion expertly formulated by our medical herbalists to maintain your respiratory health, ease seasonal chest tightness, and support your immune resilience against environmental challenges. By combining traditional aromatic expectorants with moisture-rich, soothing demulcents, this caffeine-free blend offers a natural approach to support the body to keep your airways clear, comfortable, and highly resilient. It serves as an ideal daily ritual to help you breathe more easily and deeply, whether you are navigating the cold winter months or seeking long-term comfort for sensitive airways.
Many individuals experience respiratory vulnerability brought on by seasonal changes, urban pollutants, or chronic sensitivities that leave the chest feeling tight, dry, or overloaded with fluid. Our medical herbalists have selected specific whole-plant herbs traditionally valued for their ability to soothe irritated throat linings, relax spasms in the bronchial pathways, and support the body’s natural clearance of excess mucus. Together, these herbs work in harmony to protect the delicate tissues of your respiratory tract while reinforcing your body's natural defense systems.
The formula relies on the synergistic actions of Plantain, Elecampane, and Marshmallow Root, enhanced by a warming, aromatic base of Echinacea, Thyme, and Rosemary.
Plantain acts as a tissue balancer, soothing irritated throat and bronchial tissues while supporting the body to manage excess fluid.
Elecampane acts as a deep, warming respiratory tonic, helping to ease tight chests and shift stubborn, stuck mucus.
Marshmallow Root provides rich, soothing mucilage that coats and protects irritated throat linings and sensitive airways.
Echinacea Root delivers foundational support to your immune system, helping to support your natural defenses against seasonal bugs.
Thyme and Rosemary offer potent, clearing properties that work as natural antiseptics, helping to ease tight airways and open up the chest.
Unlike standard commercial tea bags that frequently rely on highly processed herbal dust which quickly loses its therapeutic volatile compounds, our Breathe Tea is composed entirely of intact, loose-leaf botanicals. This careful sourcing preserves the plant matrix and constituents, delivering a fresh, herbaceous flavor profile dominated by the clean, comforting, and refreshing notes of thyme and rosemary, balanced by a smooth, grounding finish. This practitioner-grade blend offers an authentic whole-plant option rooted in traditional clinical practice.
Specifications
Key Actions: Expectorant (mucus clearing), Demulcent (tissue soothing), Antimicrobial Support & Respiratory Tonic
Volume/Weight: 80g Loose Leaf Blend (Approx. 30 servings)
Product Type: Practitioner-Grade Functional Herbal Infusion
Delivery System: Loose-leaf cut herbs for traditional teapot or infuser brewing
Purity Standard: 100% natural, caffeine-free, and completely free from synthetic flavourings, colourings, artificial preservatives, binders, or tea-bag plastics
Clearing Excess Mucus & Supporting Airway Dynamics
Healthy respiratory function relies on the steady clearing of the bronchial tubes. When your body encounters environmental stressors or seasonal bugs, mucus can build up, causing a tight, heavy feeling in the chest. Traditional herbal medicine utilizes expectorant herbs that support the body to thin, loosen, and clear this excess fluid from the lungs.
Inula helenium (Elecampane) serves as a key warming respiratory tonic within Western herbalism. It eases the muscles of the chest wall while supporting the natural movement of cilia—the tiny hair-like structures responsible for sweeping waste and dust out of your airways. Plantago major (Plantain) complements this action beautifully; known traditionally as a gentle tissue toner, it’s astringent action supports drying up excess fluid while cooling irritated membranes, making it incredibly helpful for lingering, persistent, or tickly coughs.
Thymus vulgaris (Thyme) takes a central role in this blend. Thyme has excellent natural antiseptic and antispasmodic properties. It calms the smooth muscles of the bronchi, easing the tight spasms that make breathing feel restrictive, while simultaneously supporting the body to thin stubborn mucus so it can be cleared easily from the chest.
Soothing and Protecting Irritated Tissue Linings
When airways are inflamed or overworked from coughing, protecting the delicate internal linings is important for supporting comfort.
Althaea officinalis (Marshmallow Root) is a potent demulcent—an herb rich in natural mucilage complex carbohydrates that swell when combined with water. This forms a cooling, protective gel-like layer over irritated, dry, or scratched mucous membranes. By coating these sensitive pathways, it eases the tickly sensations that trigger dry, unproductive coughs, giving the tissues a chance to rest and recover.
Strengthening Immunity & Promoting Clear Pathways
Echinacea purpurea (Echinacea Root) provides vital support for your body’s natural defense systems. It encourages overall immune readiness, helping your body respond more effectively during seasonal changes or early-stage infections.
Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) adds a final layer of support to the formula. Rich in volatile oils like cineole, rosemary acts as a natural decongestant and antimicrobial. Its warming properties encourage healthy circulation throughout the chest, helping to ease feelings of heaviness and the tight, restricted sensations often brought on by cold weather or fatigue.
Clinical Validation & Scientific Studies
At Zen Maitri, our traditional formulations are continually reviewed alongside modern research to ensure our functional blends meet the highest standards of contemporary wellness. Below are the peer-reviewed clinical studies supporting the traditional applications of the core botanicals found in this blend:
Antispasmodic & Mucus Clearance Actions (Thymus vulgaris): Double-blind clinical trials highlight that Thyme-Ivy combination extracts reduced the frequency and severity of acute, spasmodic coughing episodes in adults suffering from acute bronchitis with productive cough. .
Reference: Kemmerich, B., et al. (2006). Efficacy and tolerability of a fluid extract combination of thyme and ivy leaves and a matching placebo in adults suffering from acute bronchitis with productive cough. Arzneimittelforschung, 56(09), 652-660.
Demulcent Protection & Mucosal Repair (Althaea officinalis): Practitioner reported study demonstrated that Marshmallow Root reduced non-productive respiratory reflexes, providing symptomatic relief of oral or pharyngeal irritation and associated dry cough with a very rapid onset of effects,
Reference: Fink, C., et al. (2018). Marshmallow Root Extract for the Treatment of Dry Cough: Results of a Prospective, Non-interventional Practitioner-Reported Study. Complementary Medicine Research, 25(5), 299-305.
Immune System Modulation & Resistance (Echinacea): Large-scale clinical meta-analyses confirm that consistent administration of Echinacea helps support the immune system, shortening the duration and reducing the recurrence of acute upper respiratory tract issues.
Reference: Schapowal, A., et al. (2015). Echinacea reduces the risk of recurrent respiratory tract infections and complications: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Adv Therapy, 32(3), 187-200.
Plantain (Plantago major), Elecampane Root (Inula helenium), Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis), Echinacea Root (Echinacea purpurea), Thyme (Thymus vulgaris), Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis).
How to Prepare & Use
Our Breathe Tea is designed to be easily integrated into your daily routine to help maintain clear, open airways:
Standard Protocol: Add 1 teaspoon of the loose herbs into a teapot or an infuser cup. Pour freshly boiled water directly over the blend.
The Infusion Method: Cover immediately and let the herbs steep for 10–15 minutes. Keeping the container covered prevents the therapeutic properties, especially the clearing thymol and antimicrobial terpenes, from escaping with the steam. Strain, allow to cool to a comfortable drinking temperature, and enjoy.
Bonus Infusion: You can infuse the same serving of herbs a second time with boiling water to enjoy a subsequent cup later in the day.
When to Drink: For general respiratory maintenance and everyday comfort, enjoy 1–2 cups per day. If you are currently experiencing seasonal congestion, you can increase your intake up to 3 cups per day to provide additional comfort.
Safety & Cautions
Do not exceed the recommended daily serving.
Functional herbal infusions must not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
Not suitable for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
If you are taking any prescribed medication, please consult one of our Medical Herbalists or your healthcare practitioner before use. You can reach our clinical team at info@zenmaitri.com
Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
To complement your Breathe Tea and support your long-term respiratory and immune health, our medical herbalists recommend integrating these foundational wellness habits into your daily routine:
Hydration & Fluid Support
Prioritise Conscious Hydration: Aim to drink plenty of filtered water throughout the day. Staying properly hydrated helps maintain the natural moisture of your respiratory tract, making it easier for your body to thin and clear excess mucus.
Incorporate Herbal Steams: Regularly sip on warm water infused with fresh lemon, ginger, or raw honey. For extra respiratory comfort, practice steam inhalation: place your face over a bowl of hot water with a towel over your head, and breathe in the moist air deeply to help clear congested nasal passages.
Nutritional Adjustments
Enjoy Warming, Nutrient-Rich Foods: Focus on eating warm, easily digestible meals like broths and soups packed with garlic, ginger, and gentle spices. These ingredients support healthy circulation and provide natural antioxidant benefits.
Be Mindful of Mucus promoting Foods: Consider minimizing your intake of heavy dairy products and highly processed foods during periods of congestion, as some individuals find these can make mucus feel thicker and more uncomfortable.
Rest & Restorative Habits
Protect Your Sleep Cycle: Aim for 7 to 9 hours of restorative, uninterrupted sleep every night. Your immune system relies on high-quality rest to repair tissues and defend against seasonal pathogens.
Maintain Fresh, Filtered Air: Try to keep your living and sleeping areas well-ventilated. Using a high-quality air purifier or a simple bedroom humidifier can help keep the air moist and clear of dust, reducing irritation in sensitive airways overnight.
Important Disclaimer & Health Notices
While herbal infusions offer wonderful support for daily respiratory comfort and seasonal resilience, they are not intended to replace professional medical treatment for chronic or acute medical conditions. It is important to seek prompt medical advice from a qualified healthcare professional if your symptoms worsen or do not improve.
If you have a history of complex respiratory conditions, such as severe asthma, COPD, or emphysema, please consult your primary healthcare provider or specialist before introducing new functional botanicals into your routine.
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