What Are the Vapolung Ingredients?
Answer: Each four-spray serving of Vapolung contains a 154 mg proprietary blend of mullein leaf extract 10:1, ginger root extract, bromelain (2400 GDU/g), organic lemon extract and organic Cordyceps militaris extract, in purified water and glycerin with natural flavors, citric acid, potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate. Below, each botanical is graded for evidence, with cautions.
| Serving size | 4 sprays (0.60 mL) |
|---|---|
| Servings per container | 100 |
| Proprietary blend | 154 mg per serving (daily value not established) |
| Blend contains | Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) leaf extract 10:1, Ginger (Zingiber officinale) root extract, Bromelain (Ananas comosus stem) powder std. to 2400 GDU/g, Organic Lemon extract, Organic Cordyceps militaris (fruit) extract |
| Other ingredients | Purified water, glycerin, natural flavors, citric acid, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate |
Proprietary blend: the label gives the total blend weight, 154 mg per serving, but not the amount of each botanical. Formulas can be updated, so the panel on the bottle you receive is always the final word.
The five botanicals at a glance
Use this table to read your Vapolung label with a critical eye and see how deep the research on each ingredient goes.
| Ingredient | Type | Evidence level |
|---|---|---|
| Mullein leaf | Leaf extract 10:1 · herb | Long traditional use; very few human trials |
| Ginger root | Root extract · spice | Many studies, mostly for nausea; early airway lab work |
| Bromelain | Pineapple stem enzyme · 2400 GDU/g | Small studies on sinus symptoms; mixed |
| Lemon | Organic fruit extract | Flavor and small amounts of vitamin C |
| Cordyceps militaris | Organic mushroom fruit extract | Mostly lab and small exercise studies |
Read these cautions first
Blood thinners and surgery: ginger and bromelain may add to bleeding risk with warfarin, antiplatelet drugs and similar medicines (NCCIH: Ginger, NCCIH: Bromelain). Ask your doctor before use and stop before planned surgery unless told otherwise.
Antibiotics and allergies: bromelain may increase the absorption of some antibiotics, such as amoxicillin and tetracyclines. Avoid it if you are allergic to pineapple. Stop and seek help for rash, swelling or wheezing after use.
Pregnancy, children and conditions: the label asks pregnant or nursing mothers, anyone under 18 and anyone with a medical condition to consult a physician first. Stomach upset is the most common complaint with supplements in general (MedlinePlus: Dietary Supplements).
Mullein leaf
Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) has been used in folk medicine for coughs and chest comfort for centuries, usually as a tea. Its leaves contain saponins and mucilage, but modern human research is thin and mostly lab-based, so we treat it as traditional support, not proven action. Read the source.
Ginger root
Ginger is well studied for nausea. Lab studies have looked at how ginger compounds affect airway smooth muscle, but this is early work. NCCIH notes ginger is generally safe in food amounts and may add to bleeding risk with blood thinners. Read the source.
Bromelain
An enzyme from pineapple stems, standardized on the label to 2400 GDU/g. It has been studied for swelling and sinus symptoms with limited, mixed results. It may interact with blood thinners and some antibiotics, and people allergic to pineapple should avoid it. Read the source.
Lemon
Organic lemon extract adds a clean citrus taste and contributes small amounts of vitamin C, an antioxidant involved in normal immune function. A spray serving supplies far less than food sources such as citrus fruit, peppers or broccoli. Read the source.
Cordyceps militaris
A cultivated medicinal mushroom long used in East Asian tradition for energy and stamina. Small human studies have looked at exercise capacity with mixed results; there is no solid evidence it changes lung function in healthy adults. Read the source.
The spray base
Purified water and glycerin carry the extracts; natural flavors and citric acid shape the taste; potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate are widely used preservatives that keep an opened liquid fresh. These are listed on the label as other ingredients.
Why we do not print milligrams for each botanical
The label uses a proprietary blend, so it discloses the 154 mg total but not each share. We will not guess. The NIH label guide shows how to read the panel, our Vapolung label guide walks through it line by line, and proprietary blends explained covers what blends hide.
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Related questions
Does Vapolung contain sugar or alcohol?
The label lists purified water, glycerin, natural flavors, citric acid, potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate as other ingredients. Glycerin gives a mild sweetness. No alcohol is listed.
Is Vapolung safe with a pineapple allergy?
No. Bromelain comes from pineapple stems. Do not use it without your doctor's advice if you are allergic to pineapple.
Is Vapolung vegan?
The listed ingredients are plant-based or synthetic, with no animal ingredients named. Check the panel on your bottle if you follow a strict diet.