NAKA Platinum Respiratory Essentials (250 ml)

When pills feel like a chore and the air turns dry, a spoonful is easier. NAKA Platinum Respiratory Essentials is a liquid herbal tonic with 3750 mg of marshmallow root per tablespoon, plus fenugreek, nettle, sage and thyme, formulated to help support respiratory health and bronchial function. Marshmallow is a demulcent that helps soothe the throat, and the base is scented with honey, peppermint and spearmint.

Why you'll love it

• 3750 mg of marshmallow root (1:5) per 15 mL, a traditional demulcent
• 1000 mg each of fenugreek and nettle, plus 500 mg each of sage and thyme
• Easy liquid format for anyone who dislikes swallowing capsules
• Honey, peppermint, spearmint, clove and cinnamon in the base
• Calibrated measuring cup included

How to use

Adults: 1 tablespoon (15 mL) 2 times a day, measured with the cup provided; do not drink from the bottle. Take a few hours apart from other medications or natural health products. Shake well before each use and refrigerate after opening.

What's inside

• Marshmallow root 3750 mg (1:5, QCE 750 mg) — a soft, mucilaginous herb used to soothe
• Fenugreek seed 1000 mg — a traditional culinary and herbal seed
• Nettle 1000 mg — a nutritive green herb
• Sage leaf 500 mg — the aromatic kitchen herb
• Thyme leaf 500 mg — an aromatic herb long used in herbal teas
• Siberian ginseng root 0.5 mg — an adaptogenic root

Non-medicinal ingredients: Cinnamon bark oil, clove leaf oil, German chamomile extract, honey, peppermint oil, potassium sorbate, purified water, rosemary leaf, spearmint oil.

Good to know

• Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have a seizure disorder
• The label lists further contraindications, including cardiovascular and blood sugar concerns; consult a health care practitioner first if you have a medical condition or an acute illness
• Contains honey, so it is not vegan
• Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen
• Do not use if the safety seal is broken. NPN 80119846

FAQs

How long does a bottle last?
At the adult dose of 15 mL twice a day, the 250 mL bottle provides about 8 days of use. Measure each dose with the calibrated cup and refrigerate the bottle after opening.

What does it taste like?
Herbal and minty. The base includes honey, peppermint and spearmint oils, clove, cinnamon and chamomile, which round out the earthy notes of marshmallow root, thyme and sage.

Is it vegan?
No. The formula contains honey among its non-medicinal ingredients. Its botanicals are marshmallow root, fenugreek, nettle, sage, thyme and a small amount of Siberian ginseng.