Sore throat

Andrographis is an antviral and an anti-inflammatory; enhances immune system; soothes sore throat; alleviates symptoms, reduces duration and severity; used for prevention and treatment. Take 0.2-2.0 g of andrographis extract daily, containing 5% of andrographolide, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Echinacea enhances immune system; fights infection; alleviates symptoms; reduces duration and severity; may be used during the onset of disease. Take echinacea daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

American ginseng enhances immune system; alleviates symptoms; reduces duration and severity; used for prevention and treatment. Take 1.5-3.0 g of dried American ginseng root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Asian ginseng is an adaptogen; enhances immune system; fights infection; reduces duration and severity; used during the onset of disease and for prevention. Take 0.5-1.5 g of dried Asian ginseng root or 75-225 mg of standardized Asian ginseng root extract containing 5-7% of ginsenosides daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Eucalyptus oil is an antibacterial; fights infection; reduces duration and severity. Take eucalyptus oil daily, containing 400-600 mg of cineole or 1-5 drops of eucalyptus oil, in divided doses, for many weeks or use it as a lozenge, as suggested on the label. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

Probiotics alleviate symptoms; reduce duration and severity; used for prevention and treatment. Take probiotics daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Vitamin C enhances immune system; alleviates symptoms; reduces duration and severity; used for prevention and treatment. Take 0.5-6.0 g of vitamin C daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Garlic enhances immune system. Take garlic, containing 5-15 mg of alliin or 2.5-5.0 mg of allicin potential or 2-6 g of aged garlic daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Goldenseal is an antiviral; enhances immune system; fights infection; alleviates symptoms; soothes mucous membranes. Take 1.5-6.0 g dried goldenseal root or standardized goldenseal root extract containing 60-180 mg of berberine daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Linden flower is a diaphoretic; promotes sweating; enhances immune system. Take 2-10 g linden flower daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.