Explore the Sambucol range with our ingredients glossary, a carefully crafted reference to the key ingredients across our range. Learn the origins and what makes each ingredient special from elderberry, manuka honey, ivy leaf, vitamin C, zinc, echinacea, and California poppy. From Astragalus to Zinc and everything in between, we gain a deeper understanding of the key ingredients that enrich our formulas.
Astragalus supplements are derived from the roots of the Astragalus membranaceus plant. Originating in Southeast Asia, this resilient plant known for its pale yellow roots is also known as Huang Qi or Milk Vetch.
Astragalus root is a popularly used plant in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Huang Qi in Chinese, translates to "yellow leader" and connects to both the inner colour of the root and the plant's class among Chinese medicine practitioners.
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A botanical ingredient derived from the Sambucus nigra plant, known for its rich phytonutrients and numerous health benefits. Black elderberry is one of the oldest medicinal herbs.
Black elderberry is a plant native to Europe, Northern Africa, and Western and Central Asia. It is known to support immune function, thanks to its phytonutrient content. It has a high anthocyanin content and is one of the deepest, darkest purple berries known for its polyphenol content.
Elderberries are highly regarded in herbal medicine for relieving symptoms of colds and flu. Black elderberry has become popular for helping to relieve cold & flu symptoms, reducing the duration of the common cold, and helping ease the severity of cold and flu symptoms.
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Manuka honey is a monofloral honey produced by bees that exclusively feed on the nectar of the Manuka bush flowers. The nectar's unique composition is what makes this honey distinct from others.
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Ivy leaf extract is obtained from the leaves of the ivy or Hedera helix plant and is known for its therapeutic properties. The herbal extract contains bioactive compounds which contribute to its benefits.
Ivy leaf extract helps clear respiratory tract mucous and relieve coughs. As a result, ivy leaf extract is often found in cough syrups, lozenges, and herbal remedies targeting respiratory health.
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Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a vital and widely recognised supplement ingredient renowned for its numerous health benefits.
As an essential nutrient, vitamin C plays a crucial role in supporting various bodily functions. Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin found in different fruits and vegetables, particularly citrus fruits, strawberries, bell peppers, and broccoli. It acts as an antioxidant and supports immune system health and function.
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As an essential trace mineral, zinc plays a pivotal role in supporting various physiological processes within the body.
Zinc is a micronutrient found in various foods like meat, shellfish, nuts, and legumes. It is crucial for overall health and is involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions, making it essential for maintaining proper cellular function to support the immune system.
Zinc is essential for a healthy immune system, as it aids in the healthy function of immune cells.
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Echinacea is a plant native to North America known for supporting the immune system to fight illness. The echinacea flowers, roots and leaves are often utilised in herbal remedies and supplements.
Echinacea supports several health benefits, primarily assisting with the reduction of common cold and flu symptoms. Many people turn to echinacea supplements during cold and flu season, to help reduce the duration of the common cold and relief of cold symptoms such as a runny nose or sore throat.
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The white willow tree is native to Europe and Asia and has traditionally been used in Western herbal medicine. White willow bark relieves pain and mild fever associated with the common cold & flu.
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California poppy is a flowering plant native to the western United States and Mexico. It has been traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to relieve restlessness and aid restful sleep.
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