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 one study, a sage-echinacea spray was slightly more effective at reducing throat pain than a chlorhexidine lidocaine spray. Neither treatment caused any negative side effects ( 7). The recipe also includes an herbal infusion (which is strained tea) of sage and propolis and a few drops of Peppermint cooling oil. Eucalyptus Oil – the active ingredient inside Eucalyptus – cineole – is proven to hold amazing medicinal effects, including reducing inflammation and pain, and even killing cancer cells. Researchers have tested lozenges containing marshmallow root in animals and found them to be effective and nontoxic, even at very high doses. It may also help soothe a dry cough ( 1, 2, 3). Marshmallow root infusion Eating fresh pineapple and then boiling the pineapple skin with ginger, lemon, turmeric, and water to cover and then leaving it to sit overnight then straining it and driving the liquid (thanks Cara!)

There are many factors in our day-to-day lives, such as stress or an unhealthy diet, that can weaken the immune system. Echinacea can be beneficial here as it is well-known for its ability to strengthen the immune system and keep colds and flu at bay. Echinaforce Echinacea Drops Echinaforce® Sore Throat spray is part of the Echinaforce® range of herbal remedies for colds and flu. It contains extracts of freshly harvested Echinacea purpurea herb and root, and sage leaves (Salvia officinalis). That said, studies have reported that after surgery, licorice could significantly reduce throat pain due to breathing tube removal ( 13, 14).

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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).

But this isn’t to say that all herbal combinations are a great idea. Creating herbal formulas is a bit like combining food: sure, you could add ketchup to your coffee – it wouldn’t hurt you – but it also doesn’t make sense and the end result would be nasty. “Double shot Americano with two pumps of ketchup, please” – probably not! Herbs in supporting roles boost the efficacy of the main herbs and they can also bring other gifts to a formula that the main herbs don’t possess. Herbalists generally use supporting herbs in smaller amounts than those in the main roles. Top tip: One Echinaforce Tablet equates to around 11 drops of the Echinaforce tincture! Echinacea… to ease viral symptomsHoney is a sweetener that people often combine with other natural ingredients to soothe a sore throat. Oil of oregano, 3 drops in 1/2 cup of water, drink (Thanks Cheri!). See the proven health benefits of the amazing Oregano oil – my top choice for a natural antibiotic.