Léo Désilets Master Herbalist Inc.35, Victora West, Scotstown (Quebec) Canada J0B 3B0

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NUN’S SPECIAL SYRUP

Respiratory tract infectionsUpper respiratory tract infections are acute conditions caused by a viral or bacterial infec-tion affecting the upper respiratory tract.

The common cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract that affects the nose (or nasal cavities, more specifically) and throat. Also known as viral or acute rhinitis, it can cause sore throats, sneezing, nasal congestion, and/or runny nose. Symptoms appear gra-dually and usually persist for 5 to 7 days, but sometimes as long as 2 weeks.

The flu is a disease caused by the influenza virus, which attacks the respiratory system. It normally lasts 3 to 7 days and can prevent a person from carrying out their daily activi-ties. The symptoms are more pronounced than for a cold, with pain, extreme fatigue and weakness, and may include fever or headaches.

Natural ingredients in Nun’s Special SyrupBalsam fir resin has long been used as a natural remedy. Amerindians used to prescribe it for the treatment of different ailments and illnesses, such as influenza and scurvy. It later came into common use in Quebecois culture in various forms (resin, turpentine). Fir gum was the first natural product marketed by Léo Désilets Maître Herboriste Inc. at the begin-ning of its operations in 1974. The German Commission E has approved its use in particular for the treatment of respiratory inflammation.

Echinacea has also been used by Amerindians to treat a multitude of health problems, including upper respiratory tract infections. It came into mainstream use in the 20th cen-tury in Germany and in the rest of Europe before experiencing renewed popularity in North American today. The Commission E has recognized echinacea as an adjunctive treatment for respiratory tract infections, such as colds and laryngitis. ESCOP also endorses its use for preventing colds.

• Traditionnellement utilisé en herboristerie occidentale pour traiter le rhume, la grippe et les infections, et plus particulièrement celles des voies respiratoires.

RECOMMENDED DOSAGE Adulte, 15 ml 3 fois par jour pour le traitement du rhume, de la grippe ou des infections des voies respiratoires.

Therapeutic indications

Traditionally used in western herbal medicine for treating colds, flu, and infections, particularly those of the respiratory tract.

Product number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NPN 80007684Dosage form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SiropQuantity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 mlRecommended route of administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oral

Dosage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Echinacea root (Echinacea purpurea) (fluid extract 1:1) 1 ml . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .quantity equivalent to 1000 mg of echinacea root . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fir balsam gum (Abies balsamea) 330 mg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Black cherry bark (Prunus serotina) (tincture 1:20) 1,09 ml . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . quantity equivalent to 54,5 mg of black cherry bark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Myrrh gum (Commiphora molmol) (tincture 1:20)0,034 ml . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . quantity equivalent to 1,7 mg of myrrh gum

Léo Désilets Master Herbalist is an entirely Quebec owned and operat-ed natural products firm based in Scotstown in the Eastern Townships. It began operations in 1974 when the founder launched his premier prod-uct: Balsam Fir GumOur production methods meet the re-quirements and quality standards of Health Canada’s Good Manufactur-ing Practices (GMP).We produce a wide range of natural health and skincare products, which are available through our website as well as most natural health stores and some pharmacies.Our mission: to offer high quality nat-ural health and skincare products to help you take care of your health in a natural way.

Historically, myrrh has been used as a traditional remedy in the Middle East to treat injuries and infections. It has also been used in Ayurvedic Medicine (for pharyngitis, gingivitis, can-ker sores) and Traditional Chinese Medicine. The Commission E and ESCOP recognize its use for treating inflammation of the oral cavity and the mucosa of the pharynx.

Finally, black cherry, which has been traditionally used as an expectorant with relaxing and soothing properties, completes this combination of medicinal ingredients selected by Léo Désilets Maître Herboriste for the formulation of Nun’s Special Syrup.

Precautions and warnings

• Consult a health care practitioner before using if you have rheumatoid arthritis, a systemic progressive illness, such as tuberculosis, leukosis, collagen disease, multiple sclerosis, AIDS and/or HIV infection, or an autoimmune disease.

• Consult a health care practitioner before using if you are taking immunosuppressant medication.

• Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist.

Contraindications

• Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or if you have any allergies to plants of the Asteraceae/Compositae/Daisy family.

Kingdom: PlantaeDivision: ConiferophytaClass: PinopsidaOrder: PinalesFamiy: PinaceaeGenus: Abies Mill.Species: Abies balsamea (L.) Mill.

Balsam fir1

GattilierKingdom: PlantaeDivision: MagnoliophytaClass: MagnoliopsidaOrder: AsteralesFamiy: Asteraceae /CompositeaeGenus: Echinaceae MoenchSpecies: Echinaceae purpurea (L.) Moench

Kingdom: PlantaeDivision: MagnoliophytaClass: MagnoliopsidaOrder: SapindalesFamiy: BurseraceaeGenus: Commiphora Jacq.Species: Commiphora myrrha syn. molmol

Myrrh2

Kingdom: PlantaeDivision: MagnoliophytaClass: MagnoliopsidaOrder: RosalesFamiy: RosaceaeGenus: Prunus L.Species: Prunus serotina Ehrh.

Black cherry4

REFERENCES 1 Abies balsamea (l.) Mill. – balsam fir. USDA Plants Database. Available online at: http://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=ABBA (accessed on 14.04.2015)

2 Commiphora Jacq. – myrrh. USDA Plants Database. Available online at: http://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=COMMI2 (accessed on 14.04.2015)

3 Echinaceae purpurea (L.) Moench – eastern purple coneflower. USDA Plants Database. Available online at: http://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=ECPU (accessed on 14.04.2015)

4 Prunus serotia Ehrh. – black cherry. USDA Plants Database. Available online at: http://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=PRSE2 (accessed on 14.04.2015)

Medicinal ingredients - Echinacea root (Echinacea purpurea) (fluid extract 1:1) 1 ml quantity equivalent to 1000 mg of echinacea root Fir balsam gum (Abies balsamea) 330 mg Black cherry bark (Prunus serotina) (tincture 1:20) 1,09 ml quantity equivalent to 54,5 mg of black cherry barkMyrrh gum (Commiphora molmol) (tincture 1:20)0,034 ml quantity equivalent to 1,7 mg of myrrh gum

Non-Medicinal ingredients Distilled water, honey, alcohol 40%, glycerin, xanthan gum, citric acid, potassium sorbate, rosemary extract and thyme essential oil.

Purple echinacea3