Complete label ingredient list
| Ingredient | Label form | Evidence note |
|---|---|---|
| Lemon peel | Part of proprietary blend | Citrus peel contains flavonoids and volatile compounds; Breathe-specific effect is not established. |
| Peppermint leaf | Leaf | NCCIH notes very limited research on peppermint leaf specifically. |
| Ginger | Zingiber officinale root | Human research exists mainly for uses unrelated to proving respiratory benefit from Breathe. |
| Manuka honey | Food-derived ingredient | Research context and dose vary widely. |
| Mullein extract | Verbascum thapsus leaf | Traditional respiratory use is common; rigorous human evidence is limited. |
| Thyme leaf | Leaf | Traditional and combination-product research exists; not proof for Breathe. |
| Wild-crafted mullein leaf | Leaf | The plant appears twice in different label forms. |
| Microencapsulated peppermint oil | Oil | Human research is concentrated mainly in gastrointestinal settings. |
What “550 mg proprietary blend” means
The label discloses the total weight of the blend but not the amount of each botanical. FDA labeling guidance permits proprietary blends to declare the total blend weight while listing ingredients beneath the blend name. That limits direct comparison with study doses.
Other ingredients
The current label lists water, glycerin, natural flavors and potassium sorbate outside the proprietary blend.
Why ingredient research is not product proof
A study about ginger, peppermint or another ingredient does not establish that the complete Breathe formula produces the same result. A finished formula can differ in dose, extraction method, route and ingredient interactions. Unless a finished-product clinical trial is available, the responsible wording is “ingredient background,” not “Breathe is clinically proven.”
Ingredient research library
References & further reading
Sources below support the labeling, ingredient or respiratory background discussed here. Ingredient evidence is not proof that the finished Breathe formula is clinically proven.
- FDA — Dietary Supplement Labeling Guide
- NCCIH — Ginger: Usefulness and Safety
- NCCIH — Peppermint Oil: Usefulness and Safety