A.Vogel Echinaforce Sore Throat Spray | Extracts of Fresh Echinacea & Sage | 136 Sprays | Used for Targeted Relief from Sore Throats | Suitable for Vegans | 30ml

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In addition to helping fight infection and providing pain relief, honey can also make certain remedies taste better. Roschek Jr., Bill, et al. “Elderberry Flavonoids Bind to and Prevent H1N1 Infection in Vitro.” Phytochemistry 70, no. 10 (2009): 1255–61. doi:10.1016/j.phytochem.2009.06.003. ↩

Clove Oil– proven to show antimicrobial activity against many multi-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis. It’s anti-viral and able to purify the blood and increase resistance to many diseases, including a throat infection. One study found that gargling with licorice water before surgery reduced the risk of getting a sore throat by 50%, compared with gargling with sugar water ( 14).This is a high strength product for those who are already infected or require extra protection during winter.

Aim the spray arm at the sore part of your throat or mouth and press the plunger. Press the plunger 4 times if your dose is 4 sprays, 8 times for 8 sprays.Both Echinaforce Chewable and our Echinaforce Tablets help to strengthen the immune system and help fight current episodes of cold or flu. You can start taking these tablets at the first sign of an infection or take them longer-term for more general immune support.

As is the case with our other Echinacea products, the tablets combine both the root and fresh parts of the plant because this combination has been found to be more effective than dried extracts. 3 tablespoon apple cider vinegar + 1 teaspoon of honey or sweetener of choice in hot water (Thanks Victoria!) When taking a lozenge, put it in your mouth and allow to dissolve slowly. Do not chew or swallow it whole. You can have 1 lozenge up to 3 times a day. What if I forget to use it?

Sage, also called Salvia officinalis, originated in the Mediterranean. Now, people grow it around the world. Put all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce to a simmer for about 45mins. Remove from heat and let it cool where it’s no longer hot. Mash the berries to let out all the natural juices. Pour a strainer into a bowl and mash the berries. Add the honey and stir well. Pour elderberry syrup into a glass mason jar. You can store it in the fridge for about 2 months in an airtight container like mason jars. It has properties similar to aspirin that may help reduce sore throat pain. It also has antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory effects ( 12). Honarmand, A., et al. (2016). The efficacy of different doses of liquorice gargling for attenuating postoperative sore throat and cough after tracheal intubation.