A.Vogel Bronchoforce Chesty Cough vs MaryRuth‘s, Respiratory Health Herbal Blend Drops, 30ml

Pros

• ✓Clear labelling: each herb is listed with its amount per ml and its extraction ratio
• ✓A few reviewers say they've used it for years and find it reliable
• ✓One reviewer says it cleared up a bad cough virus and was worth the price
• ✓One reviewer with recurring chest infections says it helps keep their chest clear, and another uses it to head off chesty coughs early

Cons

• ✗Its claims are based on traditional use, not on clinical evidence
• ✗One reviewer rated it 3 stars and said it was not worth the money
• ✗Made with ethanol, so it contains alcohol, which won't suit everyone
• ✗No third-party testing listed

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Pros

• ✓Several reviewers report clearer airways, easier breathing or a more productive cough, some within the first few days or week
• ✓Taste is mostly well received, with comments ranging from 'not bad' to 'tastes great', and one reviewer compared it to root beer
• ✓Liquid format mixes into water or juice, and one reviewer used it in coffee without tasting it; suits people who dislike capsules
• ✓A few reviewers gave it to children or grandchildren without trouble

Cons

• ✗Proprietary 1,180 mg blend hides how much of each of the five herbs is in a serving
• ✗Two reviewers felt no benefit at all, and one of them said a different herbal expectorant worked better
• ✗One reviewer reported hives, burning skin, itching, chest pain and nausea after taking it
• ✗Not third-party tested, and two reviewers found it a bit pricey even though others called it good value

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