Can be used to relieve and shorten the duration of a cold.
Precautions
You should never use herbal medicine if you suspect that you may have symptoms that should be clarified by a doctor.
If you do not feel better within a month, you should contact a phytotherapist or a naturopath.
Contraindications
Should not be used during pregnancy or while breast-feeding.
Side effects
Overdose can cause stomach problems, loss of appetite and vomiting.
Dosage
1:2 extract: 3 ml. or a spoonful a day. Take it with some water. Extracts are strong - rinse with your favourite beverage.
Further fortification
Good in combination with Siberian ginseng, Eleutherococcus senticosus, in case of common cold.
Also read about:
Astragalus membranaceous, Echinacea purpurea root, Sambucus nigra, and Uncaria tomentosa.
Or see the ready-made complexes that fortifiy the immune system: Echinacea Complex or Sambucus Complex.
For more information
www.phytotherapies.org
