




A formula close to my heart that I formulated during the pandemic for community care packages -- this blend helps to support and protect the lungs when you need respiratory support, and is specifically designed to clear 'damp,' stagnant patterns.
OLIVIA AMITRANO
Founder of Organic Olivia
LUNG & GUT SUPPORT
Breathe easy*
Osha
Ligusticum porteri
Native to high elevations in the Rocky Mountains, Osha is a warming herb that supports a healthy immune system, respiratory system, and digestive system (acting on the gut-oral-lung axis).*
A clearing, aromatic lung support blend that helps to keep you breathing easy and supports optimal respiratory health.*
INSIDE THE FORMULA
Each complimentary herb within this tincture supports lung health from several different angles. This formula contains a blend of “damp-draining”, “heat-clearing” and aromatic bitter herbs utilized in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western herbalism to help to open, clear, and support immune health.*
Learn about the farmers, wildcrafters and quality practices that make these formulas a reality here.
Native to high elevations in the Rocky Mountains, Osha is a warming herb that supports a healthy immune system, respiratory system, and digestive system (acting on the gut-oral-lung axis).*
Known as a harmonizing herb, Dong Quai is fittingly never used alone in herbal remedies. Rather, this plant harmonizes with others to strengthen and support their benefits, often assisting reproductive and hormone health.*
Sweet Annie has been used for more than 2,000 years to support immune health, healthy digestion and maintain microbial balance.*
Supportive to the lungs and respiratory system, Japanese Honeysuckle encourages healthy mucus balance and helps to clear and detoxify “heat” in order to maintain immune homeostasis.*
As a blood tonic and lymphatic + immune superstar, Red Root helps to maintain healthy lymphatic flow and normal fluid balance.*
Known as a universal herbal ally in TCM, Ginger is able to assist our “digestive fire,” immune health, and even maintain a healthy inflammatory response. Considered a “guiding herb” in formulas, ginger “warms the body and spirit” as it boosts Spleen Qi and supports vitality.*
ALL ABOUT
The Formula
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The “gut-oral-lung” microbiome
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Both the gut and the lungs have their own microbiome, which communicate in a constant, bidirectional manner via the “gut-lung axis”. The health of one directly affects the health of the other, with countless studies observing that lung imbalances are directly associated with gut microbiome disturbances.
When looking at lung health in terms of the ‘big picture’ (rather than a quick fix), we know that restoring balance to the gut microbiome leads to lung health and resilience in the face of both environmental and immune challenges. This formula goes a step further to support both the gut and oral microbiome, as these two are intimately intertwined.*
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Formulated with traditional herbs
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This blend contains Ginger and Sweet Annie, which are considered “damp-draining” herbs that support mucus balance in the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Honeysuckle is considered “heat-clearing” to specifically target damp heat that can impact the lung microbiome. Dong Quai and Osha are included for healthy circulation to the lungs, as their rich aromatics are considered energetically opening and clearing. Red Root encourages lymphatic health to round out the formula with immune support for a complete approach.*
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Benefits & Uses
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- Helps maintain upper respiratory health*
- Supports healthy lung function*
- Aids immune defenses*
- Support to help keep you breathing easy*
- Helps balance the gut-oral-lung microbiome*
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Early immune support
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This formula is designed to be utilized early on, as soon as you’re feeling out of sorts and want to keep your lungs feeling well. By supporting the gut-lung axis at onset, Microbiome Guard helps to keep you breathing easy and maintains upper respiratory health.*
Suggested use: 2 full droppers 2-4x daily
How to Use:
Benefits & Uses
- Helps maintain upper respiratory health*
- Supports healthy lung function*
- Aids immune defenses*
- Support to help keep you breathing easy*
- Helps balance the gut-oral-lung microbiome*
Take 1-2 full squeezes of the dropper bulb (approx. 30-60 drops) 2-4x daily between meals.
FROM OUR HERBALIST
Pair for targeted support
Microbiome (Lung) Guard
$23.10
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$19.60
WHY THE PAIRING
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ImmuneShroom
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WHY THE PAIRING
The story behind the formula
This formula was developed in 2020 as part of a three-piece care package for friends, family, and my community. It contains a blend of tonic, damp-draining, and heat-clearing herbs to provide various angles of early support for the lung microbiome.*
All three components of the Guardian Bundle (Microbiome Guard, the Guardian Tea, and Zinc Plus+) are designed to complement each other in order to maintain upper respiratory health and support immune function during seasonal challenges*
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