{"product_id":"pelargonium-1-5-optimalrx","title":"Pelargonium 1:5 (OptimalRx)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePelargonium sidoides.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePelargonium is a \u003cstrong\u003erespiratory antimicrobial, mucolytic, and immune-modulating \u003c\/strong\u003eherb traditionally used in southern African ethnomedicine for \u003cstrong\u003eacute and chronic respiratory infections, bronchitis, and consumptive lung conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e. It enhances \u003cstrong\u003emucociliary clearance, disrupts microbial adhesion, reduces cough severity, and supports innate immune defenses\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it highly useful for productive and unproductive \u003cstrong\u003ecoughs, acute bronchitis, sinusitis, and lingering post-infectious respiratory complaints\u003c\/strong\u003e. Clinically it is valued for \u003cstrong\u003eshortening illness duration and reducing symptom intensity\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly in children and recurrent respiratory presentations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"861\"\u003eTraditional Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003eTraditionally used by Zulu and other southern African peoples for tuberculosis-like lung disorders, chronic cough, respiratory catarrh, dysentery, and fatigue; later popularized in Europe as a botanical treatment for bronchitis and lung infections under the name \u003cem data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003eUmckaloabo\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003eActions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003eAntimicrobial, antiviral, immune-modulating, mucolytic, expectorant, bronchodilating (mild), anti-inflammatory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003eIndications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003e• Acute and chronic bronchitis\u003cbr data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003e• Post-infectious cough + lingering catarrh\u003cbr data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003e• Sinusitis + nasopharyngitis\u003cbr data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003e• Children’s recurrent respiratory infections\u003cbr data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003e• Upper respiratory viral infections\u003cbr data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003e• Smoker’s cough and thickened mucus states\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003eEnergetics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003eCooling, drying, clearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003eUse in Pregnancy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003eInsufficient evidence — avoid unless advised by a qualified practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003eContraindications \u0026amp; Cautions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003eMay cause mild gastrointestinal upset in sensitive individuals; use caution in autoimmune conditions due to immune-modulating effects; theoretical caution in bleeding disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1920\"\u003eDrug Interactions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003eTheoretical caution with anticoagulants, immunosuppressants, or immune-modulating medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003eDietary Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003eVegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2104\"\u003eSubstitutes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2353\"\u003eFor viral URTI + bronchitis: Andrographis, Elderflower, Baical Skullcap\u003cbr data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2191\"\u003eFor mucous + post-infectious cough: Elecampane, Thyme, Grindelia, Mullein\u003cbr data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2267\"\u003eFor pediatric respiratory support: Thyme, Marshmallow root, Elderflower\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OptimalRx","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45073415045316,"sku":"Pelargonium sidoides","price":0.21,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/9374\/5348\/files\/OptimalRxPelargonium_1in5_500ml.webp?v=1754451510","url":"https:\/\/innerbloomdispensary.com.au\/products\/pelargonium-1-5-optimalrx","provider":"Inner Bloom Dispensary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}