Blender’s Notes Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD – WIP:
Steep Me Self-help combinations are a wonderful way to get health benefits outside of the standard tea leaf. The blends in our Work in Progress section are still in their testing phases…. We would love for you to try the blends and give us feedback on how you felt they were working. All our teas go through a thorough testing phase to ensure we are finding success in the combination. Once we have 100 people or more evaluating the blend and we are starting to see the same results in 60 or more of the testers…these blends will move to the Self-Help section. In this combination of herbs are to help the management of chronic bronchitis and emphysema which are a part of the COPD family of concerns. This blend may help with the symptoms that come with this diagnosis such as cough, shortness of breath, chest tightness and excess mucus. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an ongoing lung condition caused by damage to the lungs. The damage results in swelling and irritation, also called inflammation, inside the airways that limit airflow into and out of the lungs. This limited airflow is known as an obstruction. Symptoms include trouble breathing, a daily cough that brings up mucus and a tight, whistling sound in the lungs called wheezing. COPD is most often caused by long-term exposure to irritating smoke, fumes, dust, or chemicals. The most common cause is cigarette smoke. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the two most common types of COPD. These two conditions usually occur together and can vary in severity among people with COPD. Chronic bronchitis is inflammation of the lining of the tubes that bring air into the lungs. These tubes are called bronchi. Inflammation prevents good airflow into and out of the lungs and makes extra mucus. In emphysema, the small air sacs of the lungs, called alveoli, are damaged. The damaged alveoli cannot pass enough oxygen into the bloodstream. Although COPD is a condition that can get worse over time, COPD is treatable. With proper management, most people with COPD can control symptoms and improve their quality of life. Proper management also can lower the risk of other conditions linked to COPD, such as heart disease and lung cancer. COPD symptoms often do not appear until a lot of lung damage has occurred. Symptoms usually worsen over time, especially if smoking or other irritating exposure continues. Symptoms of COPD may include Trouble catching your breath, especially during physical activities. Wheezing or whistling sounds when breathing. An ongoing cough that may bring up a lot of mucus. The mucus may be clear, white, yellow, or greenish. Chest tightness or heaviness. Lack of energy or feeling very tired. Frequent lung infections. Losing weight without meaning to. This may happen as the condition worsens. Swelling in ankles, feet, or legs. People with COPD also are likely to have times when their symptoms become worse than the usual day-to-day variation. This time of worsening symptoms is called an exacerbation (eg-zas-er-bay-shun). Exacerbations can last for several days to weeks. They can be caused by triggers such as smells, chilly air, air pollution, colds, or infections. Symptoms may include Working harder than usual to breathe or having trouble breathing. Chest tightness. Coughing more often. More mucus or changes in mucus color or thickness. Fever. COPD – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
We started this blend with Turmeric. Turmeric has an active ingredient called curcumin, a highly potent anti-inflammatory compound that may reduce airway inflammation when paired with our triple peppercorns. Researchers found that COPD patients who took curcumin as part of their diet had reduced instances of a specific type of colonizing bacteria, non-typeable Haemophilus influenzae (NTHi), which they believe causes the inflamed airways commonly seen in the disease. Next, we added Licorice Root which research suggests that glycyrrhizin may improve the benefit of beta-2 agonist bronchodilators in people with COPD. With that we added ginger root which is a spicy herb and is extremely beneficial to lung health. Ginger may also help eliminate congestion, as well as ease sore throats plus contains powerful antioxidants and natural antibiotics. We added Thyme to this blend which is an effective decongestant and antioxidant and is often used in treating respiratory conditions. Also in this recipe is Ginseng. This has a history of use in Traditional Chinese medicine because of its unique healing powers related to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Red sage is also a part of this blend as it has been found to protect the lining of blood vessels when oxygen is low or temporarily halted and can help improve exercise tolerance and reduce pulmonary artery pressure. The beautiful yarrow flower is added because studies have found that it can dilate or widen your bronchi. This makes it helpful for people with asthma and other lung conditions. We used lungwort because it contains compounds of saponins, antioxidant flavonoids like quercetin as well as allantoin and tannic acid. It is thought to have antibiotic and wound healing uses. Lungwort also has an extremely high mucilage content. This makes the plant useful in treating a variety of chest conditions like wheezing and coughing and is particularly useful for treating bouts of chronic bronchitis, chronic coughs, asthma, and even whooping cough. The mucilaginous nature of the leaves also makes them useful in treating a sore throat. Echinacea has traditionally been used to help prevent upper respiratory infections related to the flu and the common cold and helps the patient have shorter and less severe COPD flares. Astralagus is a staple in China, is has been used to boost the immune system, prevent colds, and treat respiratory infections. In addition to its asserted antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, astragalus is believed to improve lung function and decrease fatigue.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us. We would love to help! This blend has been successful already but wants to make sure we see enough results to ensure it has positive effects. Please let us know how you are feeling or if you have any testing done – your results – we would love to keep track of our other clients. Please send all updates to [email protected]. Thanks for trying.
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Features Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD – WIP:
- Leaves can be infused all day! (They will not get bitter)
- Lots of individual flavor based on the ingredients.
- All Wildcrafted Herbs
- All Organic where Wildcrafted is not available.
- Full of natural antioxidants and Very Hydrating
- Sample Size ~ 1 oz will make 8-10 ~ 16 oz teas.
- Iced Tea ~ Always Double the amount of Tea for the same size cup!
- Per Serving ~ 1 tsp per 6 oz of H2O
- Recommend 3 tsp Per Day – resteep leaves 2-3 times.
- Caffeine: None
Ingredients: Steep Me Proprietary Organic and Wildcrafted Blend of Turmeric Root, Rainbow Peppercorns, Licorice Root, Ginger Root, Thyme Leaf, Ginseng Root, Red Sage, Yarrow Flowers, Lung Wort, Echinacea and Astralagus.
Alternatively, try our Respiratory Mucus Phyto~Nutrition Tea OR Asthma Phyto~Nutrition Capsules OR Asthma Phyto~Nutrition Tea.
Not Safe for Pregnancy
Not Safe for Breastfeeding
NOTE: This/these claim(s) has/have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The products offered by Steep Me Tea Apothecary -Franchisees – Wholesalers – Influencers or SteepMe.com are not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any illness or disease. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, consult with your physician for diagnosis or treatment. Use herbs as per instructions and always watch for any allergic reactions. You should always carefully read all product packaging and labels. Always consult your physician or health care provider before using any herbal products, especially if you have a medical problem. Steep Me Tea Apothecary and SteepMe.com and/or its proprietors assume no liability for any injury, illness or adverse effects caused by the misuse and/or use of the information or products presented
NOTE: When using Teas, Capsules, Tinctures and Micro-Nutrition to help with your ailment ~ please remember this is a marathon ~ we recommend an investment of time of at least 6 months to see positive change. Any gender specific blends are based on gender assigned at birth.
