Our first step is to figure out why we want this herbal formula in the first place. In our example, we want to create a sore throat spray formula, but we need to take a closer look at the situation.

As Echinacea helps to support the immune system, and can therefore keep cold and flu infections at bay, it is particularly useful in the winter months when these infections are rife. Echinaforce Forte tablespoon apple cider vinegar + 1 teaspoon of honey or sweetener of choice in hot water (Thanks Victoria!)Echinacea can reduce the risk of repeated cold or flu infections so it can be particularly helpful for anyone who finds they are prone to these. 2 Echinaforce Chewable/Tablets Tobler M, et al: Characteristics of whole fresh plant extracts. Schweizerische Zeitschrift fur GanzheitMedizin,1994. The answer is a definite no. As long as the herbs you are using are generally regarded as safe and are given in safe doses, then the end result will be safe.

Echinaforce ® Echinacea tablets – these tablets are unique as they are made from our Echinaforce ® tincture. Available in jars containing 42 and 120 tablets. The recipe suggests using Licorice root as well, which was found (in this study) to soothe patients’ throats after surgery. However, children under the age of 1 should avoid honey. Their guts have not yet acquired healthy bacteria that can fight off some germs, such as botulism spores, that sometimes occur in honey.Lemon Oil – Lemon (Citrus limon) oil is made from the skin of the lemon and is proven to relieve sore throats since it is antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, has a lot of Vitamin C increases your saliva (which keeps your throat moist) and cleanses toxins. The active ingredient – menthol– promotes a cooling and calming effect on any inflamed area, while thinning mucus and phlegm. It is also antimicrobial and a decongestant. One of the biggest hurdles people have when starting out in making herbal formulas is the concern about safety. A question I often get is, “Can you ever combine herbs in an unsafe way?” or “Does combining two or more herbs ever end up with a toxic result?” You’ll need an amber or blue glass travel-size spray bottle – I got mine HERE. 1. Sore Throat Spray with Apple Cider Vinegar

The plants used to produce A.Vogel Sore Throat Spray are cultivated organically in Switzerland at our own herb farms. Another option is to make cinnamon almond milk, which may be especially soothing for a sore throat. Cinnamon almond milk Intahphuak, S., et al. (2010). Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic activities of virgin coconut oil. Sage may help with many inflammatory conditions, and controlled studies suggest that it can help relieve throat pain ( 4, 5, 6).

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Those who benefited most included groups more at risk of infection, such as smokers, people with high stress levels and poor sleepers.