How Fritillaria in NDF Immune® Helps Maintain Lung and Immune Health
By Stephanie Ray, ND, Naturopath, Chinese Herbalist & Mom
Back-to-school brings children back together—sharing classrooms, playing sports, eating together and being exposed to more of what is going around.
This can mean stuffy noses, thicker mucus and coughs that linger. Giving the body the right help during this time can make a difference.
The intestines are the first line of defense, which is why healthy digestion and regular elimination are so important. During times of increased exposure, the Lungs and respiratory tract also have an important job to do.
Mucus helps protect the respiratory tract by trapping particles and other things we don't want traveling deeper into the Lungs. Tiny hair-like structures called cilia help move that mucus up and out.
For this system to work well, mucus needs to stay moist and moving. When it becomes thick and stagnant, it becomes harder for the body to clear.
This is where Fritillaria comes in.
Fritillaria: Nourishing the Lungs and Transforming Phlegm
Fritillaria is a precious, cooling herb that has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries to nourish and moisten the Lungs, transform stubborn phlegm and ease coughs.
The combination of moisture and movement is important. Healthy respiratory tissues need moisture, and mucus needs to be able to move so the body can clear what it has trapped.
Fritillaria provides both, which is why it is an important herb in NDF Immune®.
Why Fritillaria Is in NDF Immune®
NDF Immune® has a long history in our family. In 1999, when Maxwell was 6 years old, he and his father, Dr. Timothy Ray, OMD, made a wellness formula for children. Stephanie later added fermented antioxidant-rich fruits to round out the formula for kids.
Today, Fritillaria is combined with carefully chosen herbs and antioxidant-rich fruits in NDF Immune®.
Fritillaria works with White Mulberry to keep the Lungs moist, Chen Pi to help loosen and move phlegm, and Ophiopogon to nourish dry respiratory tissues.
Camu camu, blueberry, cranberry and elderberry provide antioxidants and naturally occurring nutrients. The herbs and foods are fermented using BIORAY’s low-heat fermentation process, making their nutrients and plant compounds easier for the body to use.
NDF®, our micronized chlorella, provides trace minerals and vitamins while helping bind the things we don't want in our kids' bodies.
Each part of the formula has a purpose: nourish the respiratory tissues, help mucus move, provide nutrients and antioxidants, and help the body bind and remove what it doesn't need.
Giving Kids the Help They Need
Our kids are going to interact with the world around them. Their immune and respiratory systems are constantly adapting and responding to what they encounter. NDF Immune® was created to give them the herbs, nutrients and nourishment they need during back-to-school, seasonal changes and times of increased exposure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fritillaria?
Fritillaria is a cooling herb that has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries. It is traditionally used to nourish and moisten the Lungs, transform phlegm and ease coughs.
Why is Fritillaria used for Lung health?
Fritillaria helps nourish and moisten the Lungs while transforming phlegm. Moisture helps mucus remain fluid so the cilia can move it up and out of the respiratory tract.
Why is mucus important?
Mucus is part of the body's natural protection. It traps particles and other things we don't want traveling deeper into the Lungs so they can be moved out of the respiratory tract.
What herbs work with Fritillaria in NDF Immune®?
Fritillaria works with White Mulberry to keep the Lungs moist, Chen Pi to help loosen and move phlegm, and Ophiopogon to nourish dry respiratory tissues.
Why are the herbs and foods in NDF Immune® fermented?
The herbs and foods are fermented using BIORAY’s low-heat fermentation process, making their nutrients and plant compounds easier for the body to use.
What is NDF®?
NDF® is BIORAY's micronized chlorella. It provides trace minerals and vitamins while helping bind the things we don't want in our kids' bodies.
Is NDF Immune® only for back-to-school season?
No. NDF Immune® can give kids additional help during seasonal changes and other times when their Lungs and immune system are working harder.
Stephanie Ray, ND
Naturopath, Chinese Herbalist & Mom
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.