Pelargonium sidoides root

Description

Pelargonium sidoides (South African geranium) has traditionally been used for the treatment of upper respiratory ailments including the common cold, bronchitis, sinusitis and tonsillitis. 

The root in particular is rich in essential oils, vitamins, amino acids, minerals and phyto-chemicals.  These ingredients have been shown to exhibit anti-bacterial, anti-viral and expectorant properties that fight upper respiratory tract infections, and so this herb is commonly used as an alternative to antibiotics.