Mukoben

Interesting facts about the herbs used

Scots Pine

An evergreen tree most commonly growing on sandy or limestone sites to a height of up to 35 m. It occurs widely throughout Europe and Asia, often forming extensive pure stands or mixed forests. It is considered a tree of longevity and eternal life; in the forest it is a source of a refreshingly pleasant fragrance. The highest concentration of bioactive substances is in the buds, particularly essential oils containing terpene components α-terpineol, linalool, limonene, anethole, caryophyllene and eugenol, as well as resins. The buds also contain bitters and vitamin C. Pine shoots are also used as a bath additive; preparations from the essential oil are used for inhalation. The active components of pine, among other things, facilitate breathing and contribute to normal respiratory tract function.

Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)

Licorice is a perennial herb with a sweetly flavoured root and rhizome. It is native to the eastern Mediterranean and south-western Asia but is cultivated in other regions as well. The first documented use of licorice for health purposes can be found in ancient Assyrian, Egyptian, Chinese and Indian cultures. In the first century AD, the Greek physician Dioscorides listed licorice among the most important 650 plant-based substances in use; its popularity continued into Roman times and was maintained to the present day through the care of monasteries. In the 18th century, Neapolitan physician Giuseppe Donzelli described licorice as "the sweet root". The licorice root contains a range of active substances, primarily triterpene saponins – the potassium and calcium salts of glycyrrhizinic acid – with glycyrrhizin as the most important representative. It also contains the flavonoids liquiritin and isoliquiritin, the isoflavone formononetin, coumarins, phytosterols and polysaccharides.

Licorice is a widely used ingredient in the food industry, used in the production of confectionery and beverages. In southern European countries it is enjoyed raw or in products containing root extracts. Licorice facilitates digestion and helps maintain balance even in a more sensitive digestive system, contributing to the maintenance of healthy gastric and intestinal mucosa. It stimulates the immune system and protects cells from oxidative stress. It provides the body with energy, calms the nervous system and supports mental functions. It helps maintain skin and joints in a normal state, as well as clear airways. It has a beneficial effect on the urinary system and prostate, and helps with weight management.

Wild Thyme (Thymus serpyllum)

This woody-based, fragrant plant with creeping stems and small flowers grows on dry sites, especially in Central Europe, but also in North Africa and the Americas. The use of wild thyme dates back to ancient Egypt, where it was used in the production of perfumed balms, embalming and for medicinal purposes, as it was later by the Greeks and Romans. In Central and Western Europe, the first references to wild thyme as a medicinal plant appear in the 11th century. The aerial parts are rich in active substances; the most important include the essential oil with a high content of carvacrol, thymol, linalool, cineole and other terpenoid components. Also present are phenolic acids (rosmarinic acid), tannins and flavonoids. Wild thyme has a beneficial effect on the upper respiratory tract, which is also its most important practical application. In addition, it supports gastric activity and facilitates digestion.

Common Fennel

This blue-green perennial originates from the Mediterranean; today it is cultivated in various varieties throughout the world. Its history has roots in ancient Greek and Roman times. The Latin word "foeniculum" or "little hay" most likely refers to the resinous leaves of fennel. People have consumed fennel for over 2,000 years, although at that time the stem was more popular than the fruit. Roman bakers placed fennel leaves under bread before baking for the popular flavour. Roman soldiers ate fennel to give them courage and wore garlands of its leaves. The physician Galen in the 2nd century declared fennel one of four "warming" seeds. The fennel fruit is characterised by its essential oil, a rich mixture of terpenes such as anethole, fenchone, estragole, pinene and limonene, with flavonoids also significant among its other components. Fennel has a beneficial effect on the respiratory system and supports mucus secretion. It facilitates digestion, harmonises the digestive tract, stimulates appetite and promotes normal elimination.

Common Thyme

A plant native to the Mediterranean, growing mainly in dry, stony soil. Today it is cultivated commercially in Europe, particularly in Hungary, Turkey and Germany, as well as in other parts of the world. Thyme grows wild in many areas throughout the world in dry, stony soils. Its culinary use has been known since antiquity; the first references to preparing poultices with thyme appear around 2750 BC. Benedictine monks added thyme to their elixirs for its health benefits. Thyme is a dwarf shrub from which the aerial parts, or only the leaves and flowers, are collected for culinary and supportive purposes. This aromatic plant contains 1–2% essential oil with the components thymol, cymene, carvacrol and other terpenes. Other components include flavonoids, tannins and phenolic acids. Thyme helps expel mucus from the respiratory tract and facilitates coughing it up. It strengthens the immune system, protects cells from oxidative stress as an antioxidant, and is an effective digestive support.

Recommended dosage

After shaking, take 40 drops 3 times daily.

Product composition

Herb:
Common Hornbeam, bud, Scots Pine, bud, Common Thyme, aerial parts, Common Fennel, fruit, Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), root, Wild Thyme (Thymus serpyllum), aerial parts

Other ingredients:
Water, Alcohol 40% vol.

Packaging

50 ml

Warning

This product is a dietary supplement. Not intended for children, pregnant or breastfeeding women. Not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet. Keep out of reach of children. Store at temperatures up to 28 °C.

According to current EU legislation, we are not permitted to state information about herbal and herbal preparations that could give customers the impression of a health or therapeutic effect – even though herbs have been used as medicine for hundreds of years and help millions of people with their health problems. We are no longer allowed to cite even scientifically proven effects of herbs, unless the product is a pharmaceutical-company-registered medicine.