Reading a Supplement Facts Panel for Herbal Sprays

Step 1: Serving size

Everything on the panel is per serving, so start there. For sprays, the serving is a number of pumps and a volume. BreathiZen's label states 4 sprays (0.60 mL). If you used one spray thinking it was a serving, you would get a quarter of the listed amounts. Likewise, the directions matter: the label says to spray 4 pumps directly into the mouth or onto the tongue once daily and not to exceed the recommended dose.

Step 2: Servings per container

This tells you how long a bottle should last. The label says 100 servings per container (a 2 fl oz / 60 mL bottle). At one serving a day, that is about 100 days. Be aware that the order page we reviewed describes each bottle as a "30-day supply," which conflicts with the label. This matters for value: see our pricing breakdown for the math under both readings. When the two disagree, the label's serving count is the authority, and it is fair to ask the seller to clarify.

Step 3: Amount per serving

Look for milligrams or micrograms beside each named ingredient. Here the panel shows a single line instead: a proprietary blend of 154 mg, daily value not established. Under it sit mullein (Verbascum thapsus) leaf extract 10:1, ginger (Zingiber officinale) root extract and organic lemon extract. Individual amounts are not published. We explain why that limits your ability to judge in our proprietary blends guide.

Step 4: Daily value

The % Daily Value shows how a serving compares to a reference intake for vitamins and minerals. Herbs usually have no established daily value, which the panel indicates with a symbol or the words "daily value not established." That is normal and is not a warning, but it also means there is no benchmark for "enough" or "too much." The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements fact sheets are useful for nutrients that do have established values.

Step 5: Plant names and extract ratios

Good herbal labeling gives the Latin name, the plant part and the extract form. Check that all three are present:

• Latin name: confirms the species (Verbascum thapsus, Zingiber officinale).
• Part: leaf versus root versus flower matters.
• Ratio: 10:1 means the extract was made from roughly ten parts herb per part extract. It describes concentration, not the dose.

BreathiZen's label gives all three for mullein and gives species and part for ginger. For a deeper look at each herb, see the ingredients guide.

Step 6: Other ingredients

This line lists everything that is not the active blend, in descending order. Here: purified water, glycerin, natural flavors, citric acid, potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate. Scan it for allergens or sensitivities and note whether alcohol appears (it does not on this label). Our piece on glycerin and preservatives explains their roles.

Step 7: Cautions, storage and the fine print

The label advises shaking well, storing away from heat, light and humidity, and not using the product if the safety seal is damaged. It cautions that pregnant or nursing mothers, children under 18 and people with a known medical condition should consult a physician. It also states it is made in the USA with globally sourced ingredients in an FDA-registered facility, distributed by GEX Corp in Lakeland, FL. These are brand statements. The FDA dietary supplement information explains what registration and supplement regulation do and do not cover.

A two-minute routine for any label

Once you know the steps, you can run them quickly on any bottle. Photograph the panel, note the serving size and servings per container, do the per-day math yourself, circle anything in a blend, and read the other ingredients for allergens. Then write down the three questions you could not answer from the label. For this product, those would be the individual herb amounts, the vegetable or animal source of the glycerin, and the real number of days a bottle lasts.

Taking this approach protects you from the pull of attractive marketing and puts your attention on facts you can verify. It also gives you a ready list to take to a pharmacist.

One more habit: compare the label on the bottle that arrives with the label images you saw before ordering. Formulas can change between batches, and a mismatch is a good reason to contact the seller before you use it.

Step 8: Compare against what you read elsewhere

Some third-party sites list up to seven ingredients for BreathiZen, such as bromelain, cordyceps, green tea and L-theanine. The label we reviewed lists three. When sources differ, follow the label on the bottle you receive.

The label's marketing lines, such as "supports healthy lung function and immune health," are not FDA-evaluated. BreathiZen does not treat asthma, COPD or any respiratory condition. If, after reading, you want to try it, the official order page lists a 60-day money-back guarantee.