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WINTER ESSENTIALS

ECHINACEA

Echinacea species are perennials that belong to the Aster family and originate in eastern North America. Traditionally used for a range of infections and malignancies, the roots and herb (above ground parts) of echinacea species have attracted recent scientific interest due to purported “immune stimulant” properties. Oral preparations are popular in Europe and the United States for prevention and treatment of upper respiratory tract infections (URI), and  Echinacea purpurea  herb is believed to be the most potent echinacea species for this indication. In the United States, sales of echinacea are believed to represent approximately 10% of the dietary supplement market.

GOLDEN SEAL

- Helps maintain the integrity of the mucous membranes

- Contains levels of the important constituents hydrastine and berberine.

GARLIC

- Helps prevent cold symptoms

- Need an enterically coated to ensure the stabilized alliin is converted to allicin in the intestines.

ASTRAGALUS

 Historically, astragalus has been used in traditional Chinese medicine, usually in combination with other herbs, to support and enhance the immune system. It is still widely used in China for chronic hepatitis and as an adjunctive therapy in cancer.

 It is also used to prevent and treat common colds and upper respiratory infections.

 Astragalus has also been used for heart disease.

 All or some of these are found in the following remedies:

 Allisyn, Astragalus Combination#1, Echinacea Mix, HTyp, TIM