KOFFTONIC 🍂NOVEMBER'S 20% SALE *Cough-clearing, airway-soothing, breath-balancing

Coughing is a perfectly normal, healthy reflex the body uses to clear the airways of irritations, i.e. bacterial/viral microorganisms, via mucous, the lungs' natural secretion.

Sadly, there's not a lot we can do to prevent these organisms invading, but we need them shifted out before they start replicating and turning into an infection.

Why support the cough reflex?

The coughing reflex agitates the clearance of mucous, the lungs’ natural secretion, which acts as a barrier to trap and remove irritants. Suppressing a cough can hinder this essential process; what we should be doing is making that expectoration - the capacity to bring mucous up – as effective as it can be as it's an important part of the process.

For the latest respiratory insights, see our main Respiration page in the Advice Centre above

🌿 Ideal for horses who...

• Have developed a seasonal cough due to dust, pollen, or stable irritants.
• Are showing persistent coughing, nasal discharge, or signs of deeper respiratory distress.
• NOTE: If your horse experiences a throat-clearing cough at the start of work, this is normal. However, if it persists throughout exercise or worsens over time, it’s worth reviewing management factors such as bedding, forage quality, or ventilation - or considering targeted support with KoffTonic.

⚠️ Not suitable for horses who...

• Are currently on long-term steroid, immune-suppressant, or diuretic medications unless under veterinary supervision (due to the Glycyrrhiza content).
• Are pregnant or nursing mares.
• Have chronic or allergic airway issues such as COPD/RAO or heaves — see BreathePlus for ongoing respiratory resilience.

Comparisons - which blend?

KoffTonic, BreathePlus, or PollenTonic?

Here’s how each one supports different breathing needs:

→ KoffTonic – for short-term, occasional coughs linked to dust, pollen, or mild irritation. Helps clear mucous and soothe the airways during recovery or after environmental exposure.

→ BreathePlus – for chronic or allergic respiratory issues such as COPD, RAO, or long-term airway inflammation. Supports deeper lung health, immune balance, and resilience.

→ PollenTonic – for seasonal spring pollen-related flare-ups. Best started early in the allergy season to help calm histamine response and reduce reactivity.

If your horse’s cough appears suddenly or coincides with stabling, KoffTonic is the best place to start. For ongoing or recurring respiratory challenges, step up to BreathePlus or pair it in spring with PollenTonic.

Each herb in KoffTonic plays a vital role in soothing the airways, supporting mucous clearance, and maintaining calm, comfortable breathing.

This synergistic blend combines gentle expectorant, demulcent, and antitussive botanicals that help clear irritation, ease throat sensitivity, and sustain the body’s natural respiratory defences.

KoffTonic is a nutritional, functional food supplement and not veterinary medicine. For more on this, see Dr Kellon's article - Nutrition is not 'Alternative' Therapy .

Composition Glossary

1. Pimpinella anisum – Aromatic seed rich in volatile oils that help relax airway muscles, ease throat irritation, and support gentle expectoration.
2. Tussilago farfara – Traditionally used to soothe the throat and calm the cough reflex; supports comfortable breathing and healthy mucous membranes.
3. Foeniculum vulgare – Mild aromatic expectorant and carminative that helps loosen mucous while calming digestive tension often linked to respiratory stress.
4. Inula helenium – Powerful expectorant herb supporting mucous clearance and respiratory comfort, particularly beneficial for stubborn or deep coughs.
5. Glycyrrhiza glabra radix – Naturally sweet, soothing demulcent that helps coat and protect irritated airways, promoting calm, comfortable breathing.
6. Althaea officinalis Herba – Rich in mucilage that helps ease throat irritation and soften dryness within the upper airways.
7. Verbascum thapsus – Our favourite respiratory herb - a traditional lung tonic known for its gentle clearing and moistening effects on the respiratory tract with potent expectorant properties.
8. Plantago lanceolata – Naturally rich in soothing polysaccharides and tannins; tones and protects mucous membranes while supporting airway comfort and immune balance.

💧Tincture

Our organic tinctures provide a ready-to-absorb potent source of phytonutrients, for immediate absorption into the bloodstream.

• Laboratory tested for identification and compliance to the British and European Pharmacopoeia standards.
• Human grade.
• ♻️ Eco Note: Our packaging is recyclable and refillable.
• 🧊 Storage Tip: Keep cool and dry.

Fussy Eater?

Horses sometimes have their own opinions (and strong tastebuds!), so now and then a new blend might need a little extra encouragement. This doesn’t reflect the quality or efficacy of the product, but rather their natural instinct towards new flavours.

Check out our Fussy Eaters page, or send us a message - we've many helpful tips to make introducing new supplements easier.