Enhancing the Health Benefits

If dealing with a miserable cold, an herbal tincture or two can be added to a small container of the syrup.  Here are some options:

• Elderberry tincture is effective in reducing illness severity and duration, as well as prevention in many situations.

• Echinacea has been shown to be specific for the streptococcus pyogenes bacteria that causes strep throat.

• Spilanthes is synergistic with Echinacea, helping it to work deeper and faster.

• Mullein Leaf is effective for a basic dry, hoarse throat, and may also help strengthen weakened lungs.

• Elecampane is an expectorant.

• Yarrow, Elderflower, Boneset, and Peppermint help relieve fever.

• Prickly Ash and Boneset help relieve body aches.

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If the sore throat continues to progress, get into your clinic to see if an antibiotic prescription is necessary.  Strep is nothing to take lightly!