Technology is advancing, but it could not exist without tradition. There are state-of-the-art herbal products and herbal products that are prepared “the old-fashioned way.”

They remind us of the so-called “grandma’s remedies,” made from natural ingredients and used to treat minor everyday ailments in a simple way.

Would you ever drink snail slime? Maybe your first reaction would be to say no, but once you finish reading this article, you'll probably change your mind.

We drew inspiration from an old Bavarian recipe to create MediLum, a syrup for dry and productive coughs made from Alpine snail slime.

Let's take a closer look at the specific benefits of this very unique ingredient.

History and Fun Facts About Snail Slime

Snail mucus is the secretion produced by the common “snail” to move across surfaces and minimize the risk of abrasions.
It has a transparent, gelatinous appearance and is produced to hydrate the body.

The use of snail slime in cosmetics and medicine has made a comeback in recent times, but in fact, its use dates back to ancient times in both the East and the West.

The greatest physician in history, Hippocrates, described its anti-inflammatory properties in treating skin irritations.
Pliny the Elder also mentioned it in his writings, as a remedy for treating ulcers and as a syrup to soothe coughs and loosen phlegm.

Properties and Benefits of Snail Mucus

Snail Slime contains a high concentration of active ingredients, such as vitamins A, B, and C; allantoin, which stimulates cell renewal and promotes healing; and mucopolysaccharides, which, when combined with water, form a protective gel.

For this reason, snail mucus is particularly effective not only for making the skin smooth and velvety, but also for treating respiratory tract infections and irritation of the oropharyngeal mucosa.

To createMediLum, the natural syrup for dry and productive coughs, we followed an ancient Bavarian recipe that combines 20% Alpine snail slime extract with raspberry juice, which together provide the following benefits:

• stimulates the regeneration of damaged tissue and moisturizes the mucous membranes;

• has anti-inflammatory, soothing, and calming properties;

• contains enzymes, peptides, and antibacterial substances that fight harmful bacteria in the mouth.

MediLum syrupcan be taken straight or diluted in herbal teas, juices, or milk, and thanks to its pleasant taste, it is also suitable for children.