Ginger Zinger Cough Syrup is a soothing formula that reduces pain in the throat, coats, makes coughs more productive and helps clear the lungs and bronchial tract of congestion and resolve lingering mucus that needs to be expelled. If mucus stays in the lungs too long, it becomes a breeding ground for viruses and bacteria to continually live, thus prolonging recovery from colds and flues. Ginger Zinger Cough Syrup is helpful for all respiratory conditions including coughs, colds, flu asthma, smokers lung and bronchitis. It will increase oxygen uptake and is indicated for athletes, altitude sickness, oxygen depleted individuals and asthmatics. It is great for high altitude sports. It brings blood into the capillaries of the lungs (Osha), thus facilitating oxygen uptake via hemoglobin. Ginger increases circulation and warms up the body. It vasodilates blood to the peripheral tissues which can promote a sweat, increasing the body s ability to detoxify and help sweat out a fever. Ginger is a traditional remedy for soothing sore throats