What is grindelia extract used for?
Today Grindelia continues to be used in herbal therapies to support the respiratory system and assist in the normal production and elimination of mucous. It also provides soothing support to the respiratory tract. This plant has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is also antibacterial thanks to the action of its polyphenols and saponosides. Thanks to its expectorant and antispasmodic properties, grindelia helps to soothe coughs.Grindelia squarrosa well-known in South America, Asia and Europe is still sold as complex preparations (liquid extracts, syrups) for treating cough and bronchitis (Strzelecka, 2000). According to European Medicines Agency (EMA) there are various types of preparations: tincture or herbal tea (Table 1).