Herbal Tonics - cold & flu

cold & flu. is a liquid herbal tincture that may help to reduce the duration and intensity of the common cold or flu while providing immune system support.  Cold & Flu may also help to reduce body aches, headaches, fever, congestion and inflammation associated with the common cold or flu. Works well with COLDnFLU herbal tea.

Suggested Use: Take 5 ml in approximately 30 ml of warm water three times daily. Continue for one week after symptoms have passed.  

Ingredients:

Calendula (Calendula Officinalis), Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea root, Echinacea angustifolia root), Elder Flowers (Sambucus nigra), Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), Alcohol.

Contraindications: Not to be used during pregnancy or when breastfeeding.  Do not take with alcoholic beverages. 

Tinctures are alcohol-based preparations. Alcohol is generally a better solvent than water for extracting most plant constituents. It also acts as a preservative allowing the tincture to have a much longer shelf life. If you are avoiding alcohol entirely, then this tincture should be avoided.