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Indications

Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help fight off infections, especially of the upper respiratory tract, (e.g. common cold).

Helps to relieve the symptoms and shorten the duration of upper respiratory tract infections.

Directions

• Adults: 3 full pipettes (3 ml) daily. Take at the first sign of infection.

Caution

• Consult a healthcare practitioner before using if you have a progressive systemic disease such as tuberculosis, collagenosis, multiple sclerosis, AIDS or HIV infection, an auto-immune disorder, or are taking immunosuppressants.
• If symptoms persist or worsen or if use extends beyond 8 weeks, consult a healthcare practitioner.

Known adverse reaction

• Rare cases of severe allergic reactions have been known to occur; use caution if allergic to Asteraceae plants (daisy family).

Here are a few usage suggestions:

• Adjustment periods (to a situation or event)
• Stressful periods
• In a state of fatigue, exhaustion, overexertion
• Lack of concentration
• Sleep disturbances
• Sustained physical or mental effort
• Sporting activities
• Drowsiness after meals
• pH imbalance
• In replacement of: soft drinks, juices or other energy drinks

Directions

• Adults: 1 tablespoon (15 ml) mixed with 250 ml of water 1 to 3 times daily.

Contraindications

• Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you have a history of asthma or allergies. Hypersensitivity, such as allergy, has been known to occur, in which case, discontinue use immediately.

Indications

• American ginseng is traditionally used in herbal medicine to help maintain a healthy immune system.
• Source of antioxidants that helps protect cells against the oxidative damages caused by free radicals.

Directions

• Adults: 2 teaspoons (10 ml) daily, alone or with water, a few hours before or after taking other medication, with food.

Caution

• Consult a healthcare practitioner before using if you are taking blood thinners or digoxin, if you have a history of kidney stones or hormonal disease or are at high risk of having a hormonal disease including breast cancer, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• In case of gastrointestinal upsets (abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea) or if you are allergic to plants of the Oleacea family and an allergic reaction occurs, discontinue use.
• If you experience dizziness, confusion, muscle weakness or pain, abnormal heart beat or difficult breathing, stop usage and seek medicinal attention immediately.
• A diuretic effect may occur.

Contraindications

• Do not use if you have heart disease, high or low blood pressure, kidney disorder, diabetes or edema (swelling of hands, face and feet) or are taking products containing diuretics.