Total Echinacea Formula This formula contains all the benefits of Echinacea plus herbs that can enhance the anti-microbial and surface immune stimulating actions of this remarkable plant.

Contents: Echinacea angustifolia and purpurea root and flower, Black Elder berry and flower, Chinese Astragalus root, Yarrow flowers and Golden Seal root in a base containing concentrated Rose Hips extract. 20 to 40 drops 2-4 times daily or 1-2 teaspoons (60-120 drops) at the onset of viral infection and 1/2-1 teaspoon every 2 hours for no more than 5 days. Child?s dose should be modified to 5 drops for every year of age until the adult dose is reached. Not recommended for long term use or if nursing or pregnant.

Ingredient descriptions:

Echinacea Root (Echinacea angustifolia)

Actions: Antimicrobial, alterative, antiseptic, antibacterial, immune stimulant, anticatarrhal.

Common Use: Echinacea is the prime remedy to help rid the body of microbial infections. This plant shows up in most herbal cold, flu and fever formulas, for this purpose it combines well with golden seal. In conjunction with other herbs it may be used for any infection, anywhere in the body. Not recommended for long term use in large amounts.

Elderberry and flower (Sambucus nigra v. sp.)

Actions: Diaphoretic, anticatarrhal, depurative.

Common Use: Elder flowers are a very valuable remedy in the relief of colds and influenza and any catarrhal inflammations of the upper respitory tract. Their diaphoretic action helps to eliminate acids and other impurities through the skin. Elder leaf extract has recently been shown to have antiviral activity in virus-culture studies.

Chinese Astragalus Root (Astragalus membranaceus)

Actions: Deep immune activator, diuretic, tonic, hypotensive, vasodilator, anti-stress agent.

Common Use: Used as a daily tonic when one is not feeling well; it has the ability to build the energy reserves in the body and exhibits several anti-stress properties.

Yarrow flower (Achillea millefolium)

Actions: Diaphoretic, stimulant, hypotensive, astringent, diuretic, tonic, alterative, antiseptic, depurative.

Common Use: Yarrow is one of the best diaphoretic herbs and is a standard remedy for aiding the body to deal with fevers. It lowers blood pressure due to a dilation of the peripheral vessels, stimulates digestion and tones the blood vessels. As a urinary antiseptic it is indicated in infections such as cystitis. Preparations of yarrow flower have been shown to stimulate the gastric juices, this would account for yarrows effectiveness as a tonic, with improved digestion of foods, which is due to the presence of bitter substances in the blossoms. Test tube studies have shown yarrow to possess antibiotic properties. Not recommended if nursing or pregnant.

Golden Seal Root (Hydrastis canadensis)

Actions: Tonic, astringent, anticatarrhal, laxative, muscular stimulant, bitter, pectoral.

Common Use: Golden seal owes most of its specific uses to the powerful tonic qualities shown towards the mucous membranes of the body. It is therefore helpful in all digestive problems. Its bitter stimulation gives it a role in loss of appetite. Also known to improve all catarrhal conditions, especially those of the sinuses. Not recommended for long term use or if pregnant or nursing.

Rose Hips (Rosa canina)

Actions: Nutrient, mild laxative, mild diuretic, mild astringent

Common Use: Rose hips provide one of the best natural sources of vitamin C available. They are also rich in vitamins A, E and Rutin. They contain valuable nutrients believed to combat acute disease. Rose hips is a nutritional herb used to build up the body and strengthen the immune system.