Breathe Tincture
Assists the body's natural clearance of stubborn throat mucus, eases seasonal respiratory heaviness, and brings comfort to irritated, congested airways.
A potent, liquid synergistic blend of Elecampane root, Thyme, and Marshmallow root, using a traditional water-and-grain-alcohol maceration to fully draw out the plants' concentrated, purifying volatile oils, phytonutrients, and active properties.
A convenient, easily transportable liquid ritual to support your respiratory system before or after meals—measured using the integrated pipette dropper.
100% plant-based, vegan-friendly, and free from synthetic binders, artificial sweeteners, fillers, or chemical preservatives.
Free UK standard delivery on orders over £50
Herbal Respiratory Support for Clear Airways, Comfortable Breathing & Seasonal Resilience
Breathe Tincture is a practitioner-formulated herbal respiratory support blend designed to help maintain clear, comfortable airways, support healthy mucus clearance, and soothe throat irritation. Crafted by our medical herbalists, this concentrated liquid botanical infusion provides targeted support during the winter months, seasonal transitions, or whenever you face environmental respiratory challenges.
By combining the potent expectorant actions of traditional botanicals with the soothing properties of demulcent herbs, this carefully balanced formula helps promote deeper, more comfortable breathing while supporting your body's natural defence mechanisms during periods of seasonal change. Whether you are looking for natural support for seasonal chest congestion, assistance in clearing stubborn throat mucus, or a reliable botanical tonic to help maintain long-term respiratory wellbeing, Breathe Tincture offers a practitioner-grade whole-plant preparation rooted in traditional herbal medicine.
Supporting Comfortable Breathing Naturally
Many people experience chest heaviness, stubborn mucus, throat dryness or sinus congestion during periods of seasonal change or exposure to environmental stressors. These challenges can leave the respiratory tract feeling restricted, irritated and uncomfortable, affecting both everyday comfort and overall wellbeing.
Our medical herbalists have carefully selected a synergistic blend of whole-plant extracts—including Elecampane Root, Thyme, Marshmallow Root, Plantain, Elderflower and Echinacea—that have all been traditionally used to support clear breathing, respiratory comfort and seasonal wellbeing. Working in harmony, these carefully selected botanicals help support healthy mucus clearance, soothe irritated respiratory tissues, promote clear, comfortable breathing, and support seasonal respiratory wellbeing.
Why Choose a Herbal Tincture?
Unlike tablets or capsules, our concentrated liquid tincture delivers whole-plant extracts in a form that is readily absorbed and easy to incorporate into your daily wellness routine.
Every batch of Breathe Tincture is produced using a traditional water-and-food-grade grain alcohol extraction process. This carefully draws out and preserves a broad spectrum of naturally occurring plant compounds—including volatile oils, phytonutrients and other active botanical constituents—creating a practitioner-grade botanical preparation that captures the full complexity of each medicinal plant.
Supplied in a 100ml amber glass apothecary bottle with an integrated pipette dropper, Breathe Tincture provides accurate, convenient dosing whether you're at home or travelling. Every formula is free from synthetic binders, artificial flavourings, colours, sweeteners, fillers and chemical preservatives, allowing the carefully selected botanicals to remain the focus of the preparation.
Key Botanicals at a Glance
Elecampane Root: Traditionally used to support healthy mucus clearance and maintain comfortable breathing when the chest feels heavy or congested.
Thyme: Valued for its warming, aromatic properties and long history of traditional use in supporting respiratory health and throat comfort.
Marshmallow Root: Rich in soothing mucilage compounds that help coat and calm dry, irritated, or sensitive throat tissues.
Plantain & Elderflower: A synergistic pair traditionally used to help calm sensitive airways and support healthy nasal and sinus passages.
Echinacea Root: An immune-modulating botanical traditionally taken to support your body's natural defences during the winter months and periods of seasonal change.
Chest Clearance, Throat Reflexes & Sinus Fluid Dynamics
Traditional herbal medicine approaches respiratory health by supporting the body's natural clearance mechanisms rather than simply masking discomfort. Warming expectorant botanicals have long been used to help break up dense, stubborn mucus, encourage healthy movement through the upper and lower airways, and restore structural equilibrium within the respiratory system.
Elecampane Root (Inula helenium) has a long history of use in traditional Western herbal medicine as a targeted remedy for persistent chest heaviness, chronic respiratory build-up and excess catarrh. Its active compounds, bitter sesquiterpene lactones—including alantolactone and isoalantolactone—together with concentrated volatile oils, exert a warming, moving expectorant action. This mechanical action assists the lungs in expelling deep-seated mucus from the respiratory tissues while naturally relaxing bronchial tension and calming tight, restrictive chest spasms.
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is traditionally used to support the upper respiratory tract when dealing with acute seasonal environmental challenges, sinus pressure and scratchy, over-stimulated throats. A deeply purifying botanical, Thyme contains volatile aromatic compounds that help the body naturally clear unwanted environmental debris, soothe spasmodic hacking throat reflexes and support the integrity of the respiratory system.
Soothing Mucosal Distress, Throat Irritation & Immune System Balance
Persistent throat reflexes, winter biological stressors and environmental airborne allergens can leave the delicate mucous membranes of the respiratory tract dry and highly sensitive. To counter this structural discomfort, our medical herbalists integrate high-quality demulcent (moistening) botanicals that directly target upper respiratory tract irritation and tissue sensitivity.
Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis) is packed with mucilage polysaccharides. These specialised long-chain sugars form a physical, soothing, protective mucilage barrier over over-stimulated tissues, providing natural comfort for dry, tickly throat sensations and irritated, sensitive vocal pathways.
Plantain (Plantago major) is traditionally used to calm chronic tissue irritation within hyper-reactive airway pathways and bronchial linings, specifically working to soothe irritated respiratory membranes from environmental irritants.
Elderflower (Sambucus nigra) is a classic apothecary remedy for seasonal respiratory pressures and sinus fluid build-up. Its flavonoids, including quercetin, work mechanically to help dry up excess fluid secretions, support ocular comfort and maintain balanced nasal pathways by stabilising mast cell activity, modulating histamine release and supporting a normal, healthy immune response to environmental allergens.
Systemic Immune Modulation for Winter Resilience
True respiratory resilience requires proactive defence before seasonal pressures take hold.
Echinacea Root (Echinacea purpurea) has been included in this master blend for its well-documented immune-modulating properties. Rich in active alkylamides and polysaccharides, Echinacea is traditionally taken during the winter months to support the body's natural defence mechanisms and bolster seasonal resilience. Simultaneously, its balancing nature helps modulate immune reactions, helping the body better manage environmental triggers and winter chest heaviness.
Plantain (Plantago major), Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis), Elecampane Root (Inula helenium), Echinacea Root (Echinacea purpurea), Thyme (Thymus vulgaris), Elderflower (Sambucus nigra), Purified Water, Food-grade Ethanol.
Getting the Most from Your Breathe Tincture
Our Breathe Tincture is designed to be easily incorporated into your daily routine. For best results, take consistently as directed and allow sufficient time for the herbs to support your body's natural respiratory processes.
Standard Protocol
Take 5ml of the tincture up to two times daily (once before or after lunch and once before or after dinner).
For best results, use consistently for a minimum of 7 days to allow the plant compounds to support your body's natural respiratory function and seasonal wellbeing.
Maximum Daily Intake
During periods of heightened environmental stress or seasonal change, the serving size may be increased to a maximum of 15ml per day, taken as 5ml before or after breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Do not exceed the recommended maximum daily intake.
How to Prepare
Always dilute your tincture before drinking.
Using the integrated pipette dropper, dispense 5ml (approximately 3–4 full pipettes or one teaspoon) into half a glass of room-temperature water. Stir gently before drinking.
Safety & Cautions
Food Supplements: Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Not suitable for use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Professional Advice: If you are taking prescription medicines or have an ongoing respiratory condition, please consult a healthcare professional or contact our medical herbalists at **info@zenmaitri.com **before use.
Storage: Keep out of the reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Supporting Your Respiratory Wellbeing Naturally
Breathe Tincture works best when combined with healthy daily habits that support the body's natural respiratory function. Alongside taking your tincture consistently, our medical herbalists recommend the following restorative practices to help maintain clear, comfortable breathing and support your respiratory system throughout periods of seasonal change.
Warming Hydration & Botanical Steams
Practice Therapeutic Steam Inhalation: Ease heavy airways and help clear a stuffy nose or seasonal sinus pressure using steam. Add 2–3 drops of our Breathe Essential Oil Blend to a bowl of steaming hot water. Lean over the bowl with a towel draped over your head and breathe deeply through your nose for 2–5 minutes.
Sip on Warming Herbal Infusions: Keep your throat lubricated and warm throughout the day. Drink hot water infused with fresh lemon, ginger and a teaspoon of raw honey, or enjoy a comforting cup of our Breathe Tea.
Nourish with Cleansing Broths: Support your immune system with warm vegetable or bone broths infused with fresh garlic, ginger and chilli to naturally stimulate peripheral circulation and help clear thick respiratory build-up.
Environmental & Dietary Support
Gently Adjust Your Diet: During periods of heavy chest clearance, consider temporarily minimising your intake of dairy products, heavily processed foods and refined sugars, as these food groups can sometimes contribute to excess mucus production.
Protect Your Sleep Architecture: Aim for 7–9 hours of undisturbed sleep each night to maintain healthy immune function. If nighttime throat tickles disrupt your rest, elevate your head slightly with an extra pillow to help keep your respiratory pathways clear.
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