Calm Cough (formerly Bark Is Worse Than the Bite)

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A balanced cough response is a calm one. This formula supports natural airway function during seasonal challenges.

Supports a healthy cough reflex and respiratory tract comfort.*

May be sold as either Calm Cough or Bark Is Worse Than the Bite. 

Ingredients: Yerba santa leaf, Khella seed, Lungwort lichen thallus, Anise fruit, Black cherry bark, Horehound aerial parts in flower, California spikenard root, Ginger rhizome, Lobelia aerial parts in flower & fruit

Other ingredients: alcohol, water, vegetable glycerin, citric acid

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Made to the standards of Dr. Eric Yarnell and used in his clinical practice. If they aren’t good enough for his clinical practice, they aren’t good enough for us.

Ingredients

Ingredients: water, alcohol, vegetable glycerin, yerba santa leaf, Jamaica dogwood bark, lungwort lichen thallus, anise fruit, black cherry bark, horehound aerial parts in flower, California spikenard root, ginger rhizome, lobelia aerial parts in flower & fruit, citric acid

Fresh-Plant Craftsmanship

We specialize in fresh botanicals processed at peak vitality. Carefully calibrated extraction ratios preserve a broad spectrum of constituents for clinical-level use.

Regenerative, Local Herbs

Over 65% of our herbs are grown in the Pacific Northwest using regenerative practices. We prioritize soil health, biodiversity, and a resilient domestic herb supply.

Practitioner-Centered

Our products are designed for trained practitioners who individualize care. They’re tools for thoughtful clinical practice—not consumer shortcuts.

Clinical Lineage

Heron Botanicals was built by naturopathic physicians and lead by naturopathic physicians. Doctors have refined our products through decades of experience in real-world patient care.