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Dietary supplement

Lung & Bronchial Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Christopher's Original Formulas

Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Major
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Major

Lung & Bronchial is a dietary supplement by Christopher's Original Formulas with 6 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for cough and sore throat, dry mouth and throat irritation, digestive upset and heartburn.Based on those ingredients, 2,044 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Marshmallow, Mullein, Pleurisy Root. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Lung & Bronchial by Christopher's Original Formulas

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 6 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.

This formula contains six active ingredients chosen for respiratory support. Marshmallow root and mullein leaf are traditional herbs for the respiratory tract, while lobelia leaf has been used historically for breathing and cough, though evidence for its effectiveness is limited.

Pleurisy root, chickweed, and lungwort round out the blend. The capsule itself is plant-derived.

The product also contains inactive ingredients listed as plant-derived capsule material.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: lung and bronchial health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Influenza, Pneumonia, Respiratory tract infections — and 4 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Lobelia is rated "Possibly Ineffective" for Smoking cessation (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Mullein is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Bronchitis, Asthma, Cough, Influenza, and more.
  • Also on file: Marshmallow is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for ACE inhibitor-induced cough.

The evidence on whether these ingredients actually work is thin. Marshmallow, mullein, chickweed, and lungwort all carry a rating of insufficient reliable evidence — meaning we don't have solid trial data showing they help with cough, bronchitis, respiratory infections, or the other conditions they're used for.

Lobelia is rated possibly ineffective for smoking cessation. Pleurisy root's effectiveness hasn't been rated in our data.

Bottom line: this is a traditional formula, but we don't have modern evidence that it does what the label suggests.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Marshmallow Mullein Lobelia Chickweed Pleurisy Root Lungwort

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 4 of the 6 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 6 of 6.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 6 of 6.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Marshmallow and mullein are generally well tolerated for short-term use, but human safety data are limited for both. Chickweed is considered lower-risk short-term, though data are sparse.

Lobelia is the real caution here — it can be toxic at higher doses, causing nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, tremors, and throat irritation even at doses as low as 50 mg. At 600 mg or higher, it may cause serious toxicity with sweating, fast heart rate, convulsions, low blood pressure, and potentially death.

Pleurisy root contains digitalis-like compounds and carries a caution for the same reason — it can cause gastrointestinal upset and, in large amounts, digitalis-like poisoning with irregular heartbeat and cardiovascular collapse. One case report noted contact dermatitis from topical chickweed.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Marshmallow Mullein Lobelia Chickweed Pleurisy Root Lungwort

Meds to double-check

Major interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Major identified

At least one ingredient has a documented Major-severity interaction. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 4 of the 6 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Lobelia, Pleurisy Root, Mullein, Marshmallow.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Major.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; heart-rhythm medications; lithium.
  • For scale: 2,045 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking this product, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take digoxin (Lanoxin) for your heart — this is the most serious interaction and can be dangerous. Also flag lithium (for mood), estrogen-based drugs like birth control or hormone therapy, diuretics or water pills, anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs (blood thinners or aspirin), or any other oral medications, since spacing may be needed.

If none of those apply, no interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check, but that doesn't mean none exist — your pharmacist can review your full medication list.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This is a traditional herbal blend for respiratory symptoms, but evidence it works is lacking, and it contains ingredients with real toxicity risks — especially lobelia and pleurisy root. If you take lithium, digoxin, estrogen therapy, blood thinners, or diuretics, you need to check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

Even without those medications, discuss this product with your own healthcare provider to make sure it's appropriate for you.

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Assessment coverage: 6 of 6 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 25, 2019.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Lung & Bronchial, straight from the product label.

Brand Christopher's Original Formulas
Barcode (UPC) 084783891154
Net contents 100 Vegetarian Cap(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 25, 2019
DSLD ID 200463
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Lung & Bronchial by Christopher's Original Formulas, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
50
UPC/BARCODE
084783891154
IngredientAmount% DV
Marshmallow0 NP--
Proprietary Blend0 NP--
Mullein0 NP--
Lobelia0 NP--
Chickweed0 NP--
Pleurisy Root0 NP--
Lungwort0 NP--

Other ingredients: plant-derived Capsule

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules three times daily, or as directed by your health care professional.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place.

Precautions

Warning: do not use during pregnancy, or while nursing, except as directed by your health care professional.

Brand IP Statement(s)

2010 Wholistic Botanicals L.L.C. All Rights Reserved

John R. Christopher

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General Statements

425 mg each

Formulation

No Added Fillers or Chemicals

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.

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Lung & Bronchial by Christopher's Original Formulas label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Lung & Bronchial by Christopher's Original Formulas

These are the 6 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container50 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Proprietary Blend

0 NP per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Plant-derived Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Lung & Bronchial by Christopher's Original Formulas Drug Interactions

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2,044Drugs
1 Major 117 Moderate 1,926 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Marshmallow 2,040
Mullein 122

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Lung & Bronchial with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Marshmallow3 drug types · 2,040 drugs

Lithium

Theoretically, due to potential diuretic effects, marshmallow might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium.
Marshmallow is thought to have diuretic properties. To avoid lithium toxicity, the dose of lithium might need to be decreased when used with marshmallow.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, marshmallow flower might have antiplatelet effects.
Animal research suggests that marshmallow flower extract has antiplatelet effects. However, the root and leaf of marshmallow, not the flower, are the plant parts most commonly found in dietary supplements. Theoretically, use of marshmallow flower with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs can have additive effects, and might increase the risk for bleeding in some patients.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
Oral Drugs

Theoretically, mucilage in marshmallow might impair absorption of oral drugs.
Marshmallow contains mucilage which can affect oral drug absorption. To avoid changes in absorption, take marshmallow 30-60 minutes after oral medications.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D

Mullein1 drug type · 122 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Lab tests on extracts from different parts of common and dense-flowered mullein plants show that they do have some blood-thinning effects, as they increase the time it takes for blood to clot. This is likely due to at least one of the known constituents of muellein, triterpenoid saponins. However, the effects appear to be mild and results have been inconsistent. Extracts from different plant parts have been show to have varying anticoagulant strengths, with water-based ones being more potent than alcohol-based extracts.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence A

Pleurisy Root3 drug types · 117 drugs

Digoxin (Lanoxin)

Pleurisy root contains digitalis-like cardenolide glycosides. Taking pleurisy root in combination with digoxin could increase the risk of adverse effects and toxicity.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Diuretic Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use of potassium-depleting diuretics and pleurisy root can increase the risk of cardiac glycoside toxicity due to potassium depletion. Some diuretics that can deplete potassium include chlorothiazide (Diuril), chlorthalidone (Thalitone), furosemide (Lasix), hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, Hydrodiuril, Microzide), and others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Estrogens

Theoretically, excessive amounts of pleurisy root might interfere with hormone drug therapy.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D

Lobelia1 drug type · 1 drug

Lithium

Lobelia is thought to have diuretic properties. Theoretically, due to these potential diuretic effects, lobelia might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Lung & Bronchial, from the product label.

Christopher's Original Formulas

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Name
Wholistic Botanicals L.L.C.
City
Spanish Fork
State
UT
ZipCode
84660
Phone Number
1-800-453-1406
Web Address
www.drchristopher.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Lung & Bronchial by Christopher's Original Formulas: Common Questions

Does Lung & Bronchial by Christopher's Original Formulas interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Lung & Bronchial has a known interaction with 2,044 medications, including 1 rated major. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Lung & Bronchial contains 6 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is this safe during pregnancy?
No. Marshmallow, mullein, chickweed, and lungwort don't have enough safety data and should be avoided in pregnancy. Lobelia is rated likely unsafe due to toxicity concerns, and pleurisy root is traditionally used to stimulate the uterus and is considered unsafe. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Is this safe while breastfeeding?
No. Marshmallow, mullein, chickweed, and lungwort all lack enough safety data for breastfeeding and are best avoided. Lobelia is rated likely unsafe due to toxicity risk, and pleurisy root is rated possibly unsafe. Discuss any herbal supplement with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it while breastfeeding.
What does lobelia do, and why is it in here?
Lobelia leaf is included in this formula for its traditional use in respiratory and cough support. However, lobelia can be toxic — it causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, tremors, and throat irritation even at low doses, and serious toxicity at 600 mg or higher. The evidence doesn't show it works for smoking cessation. Because of these safety concerns, this ingredient warrants caution and close attention to dosing.
Does this product actually help with cough or bronchitis?
There isn't solid evidence showing it does. Both marshmallow and mullein carry a rating of insufficient reliable evidence for cough, bronchitis, and respiratory infections. Lobelia is rated possibly ineffective for smoking cessation, and we don't have effectiveness data for pleurisy root, chickweed, or lungwort. This is a traditional formula, but modern trials haven't proven it works.
Can I take this with my other medications?
That depends on what you take. This product interacts with digoxin (heart medication), lithium (mood-stabilizer), estrogen drugs (birth control, hormone therapy), diuretics (water pills), blood thinners, and aspirin, among many others. Run your exact medications through the search tool on this page, and confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

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The Full Monographs Behind Lung & Bronchial’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Marshmallow

Interacts with 2,040 drugs

Marshmallow root is a traditional herb rich in soothing, gel-like fibers called mucilage, which is why it has long been used for coughs, sore throats, and stomach irritation. Evidence for th...

Read the full Marshmallow monograph →
Herb & supplement monograph

Mullein

Interacts with 122 drugs

Mullein is a traditional herbal remedy most often used as a tea or syrup to soothe coughs, sore throats, and respiratory irritation. High-quality human studies are lacking, so its benefits a...

Read the full Mullein monograph →
Herb & supplement monograph

Lobelia

Interacts with 1 drug

Lobelia is a traditional herb once used for breathing problems and to help people quit smoking, but reliable evidence supporting these uses is lacking. It can be toxic in higher amounts, cau...

Read the full Lobelia monograph →
Herb & supplement monograph

Chickweed

Chickweed is a common edible wild plant traditionally used on the skin for itching and minor irritation, and taken as a tea or tincture for various complaints. Solid human studies are lackin...

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Herb & supplement monograph

Pleurisy Root

Interacts with 117 drugs

Pleurisy root is the dried root of Asclepias tuberosa (butterfly weed), a plant used in traditional North American and herbal medicine mainly for respiratory complaints. There is very little...

Read the full Pleurisy Root monograph →
Herb & supplement monograph

Lungwort

Lungwort (Pulmonaria officinalis) is a traditional European herb long used as a tea for coughs and minor breathing complaints, named for its lung-shaped, spotted leaves. There is very little...

Read the full Lungwort monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Lung & Bronchial's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 25 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Marshmallow 5 references
  1. Monographs on the medicinal uses of plant drugs. Exeter, UK: European Scientific Co-op Phytother, 1997.
  2. Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
  3. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  4. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  5. Hage-Sleiman R, Mroueh M, Daher CF. Pharmacological evaluation of aqueous extract of Althaea officinalis flower grown in Lebanon. Pharm Biol 2011;49(3):327-33.

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Mullein 2 references
  1. Castro AI, Carmona JB, Gonzales FG, Nestar OB. Occupational airborne dermatitis from gordolobo (Verbascum densiflorum). Contact Dermatitis 2006;55(5):301.
  2. Flores Echaiz C, Al Ali A, Cao AQ, Sasseville D. Simultaneous contact dermatitis caused by Asteraceae and Verbascum thapsus. Contact Dermatitis 2017;76(5):316-8.

See these in context on the Mullein monograph →

Lobelia 6 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. Leung AY, Foster S. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. 2nd ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
  3. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  4. McChargue DE, Collins FL Jr, Cohen LM. Effect of non-nicotinic moist snuff replacement and lobeline on withdrawal symptoms during 48-h smokeless tobacco deprivation. Nicotine Tob Res 2002;4:195-200. PubMed
  5. Stead LF, Hughes JR. Lobeline for smoking cessation. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2000;2:CD000124. PubMed
  6. Plakun, A. L., Ambrus, J., Bross, I., Graham, S., Levin, M. L., and Ross, C. A. Clinical factors in smoking withdrawal: preliminary report. Am J Public Health Nations.Health 1966;56(3):434-441. PubMed

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Chickweed 4 references
  1. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  2. Jovanovic M, Mimica-Dukic N, Poljacki M, Boza P. Erythema multiforme due to contact with weeds: a recurrence after patch testing. Contact Dermatitis 2003;48:17-25. PubMed
  3. Jovanovic, M., Poljacki, M., Mimica-Dukic, N., Boza, P., Vujanovic, Lj, Duran, V., and Stojanovic, S. Sesquiterpene lactone mix patch testing supplemented with dandelion extract in patients with allergic contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis and non-alle
  4. Poljacki, M., Jovanovic, M., Boza, P., Mimica-Dukic, N., Petrovic, A., and Novovic, Z. [Is Vojvodina a risk area for contact weed allergies?]. Med Pregl. 2005;58(3-4):123-126. PubMed

See these in context on the Chickweed monograph →

Pleurisy Root 7 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
  3. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  4. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
  5. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  6. Gossel TA, Bricker JD. Principles of Clinical Toxicology. New York, NY:Raven Press, 1994.
  7. De Smet PAGM, Keller K, Hansel R, Chandler RF, Eds. Adverse Effects of Herbal Drugs 1. Verlag, Berlin: Springer, 1992. DOI

See these in context on the Pleurisy Root monograph →

Lungwort 1 reference
  1. Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids — NIH LiverTox Source

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