Breathe review: a soothing herbal lung dropper with mullein, thyme and manuka honey
Breathe is a liquid herbal formula with mullein, thyme, peppermint, ginger, lemon peel and manuka honey, taken by the dropper. Here's what's in it, how to take it and how the bundles work.
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Grandma's remedy for a scratchy chest was probably some combination of honey, lemon, ginger and a strong herbal tea. Breathe is that idea in a modern dropper bottle.
It's a lung support supplement made from familiar, soothing herbs in water and glycerin. The bottle holds two ounces, and you take it by the dropper.
The herbs inside
The label lists a 1 ml serving and 60 servings per bottle, with a single 550 mg proprietary herbal blend. The individual amounts aren't listed, so you can't see how much mullein or thyme is in each serving. Here's what's in it:
Lemon peel
Peppermint leaf and microencapsulated peppermint oil
Ginger root
Manuka honey
Mullein leaf extract and wild-crafted mullein leaf
Thyme leaf
The rest is water, glycerin, natural flavors and potassium sorbate. It's distributed by Herbal Tea Therapy in Tallmadge, Ohio.
I really like this lineup. It's a gentle, time tested group, and every ingredient is something you could find in a kitchen or a garden.
Mullein is the star. It's a tall, fuzzy leafed plant that people have brewed into teas for the lungs and throat for centuries. Thyme is a kitchen herb that's also a classic in European herbal cough products. Peppermint brings that cool, open feeling, and ginger adds warmth. Manuka honey, from New Zealand, is prized for its rich flavor and has been a throat soother for generations. Lemon peel brightens it all up.
The company links to a list of studies and articles on the page for readers who want background.
The company's take
The company presents Breathe as a natural way to support clear, comfortable breathing and help your lungs clear mucus. It describes the formula as a gentle option that doesn't need a prescription.
Using the dropper
The label says adults should take 1 ml once a day, preferably in the morning, with an optional second serving later in the day. At that rate, one bottle lasts about two months, which is good value. The FAQ suggests a larger amount, so I'd start with the label dose and see how you feel.
The flavor is a plus. With peppermint, ginger, lemon and honey, it tastes like something you'd actually want to take.
You can take it straight from the dropper or add it to a warm cup of water or tea. I think the tea option is the nicest. On a cold morning, a mug of hot water with a dropper of mullein, thyme and honey is a pretty comforting way to start the day, and it turns the supplement into a small ritual rather than a chore.
Bottles, extras and bonus ebooks
One bottle: $69 plus $9.99 shipping
Three bottles: $177 ($59 each), with four digital bonuses
Six bottles: $294 ($49 each), free shipping and the same bonuses
You may also see extra offers on the site, like a free bottle when you buy two. The bonuses are ebooks on breathing exercises and herbal teas, plus access to an online community. The breathing exercises guide pairs especially well with the drops, since simple deep breathing practice is something anyone can do at home in a few minutes. The FAQ confirms it's a one-time payment with no autoship.
The company advertises a 180-day, 100% money-back guarantee, though one FAQ answer mentions 90 days minus shipping, so check the current terms before you order. It's always smart to save a copy of the terms when you place your order.
A nice pick for
People who already reach for honey, ginger and herbal teas when their chest or throat feels off, and who'd like a convenient, pleasant tasting version they can take anywhere. It fits easily into a morning routine, and the bottle travels well.
Some friendly notes. Breathe is a gentle herbal supplement, not a treatment for asthma, COPD, pneumonia or any other lung disease, so keep using any inhaler or medication your doctor has prescribed. A cough that lasts more than a few weeks, coughing up blood, chest pain, fever or worsening shortness of breath all need a doctor, not a dropper. Chest pain, fever, coughing up blood or breathing that gets harder all deserve prompt care. If you have reflux, peppermint can sometimes bring on heartburn.
If a soothing herbal dropper sounds like a nice addition to your routine, you'll find the current bundles on the official Breathe page.
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