A. Vogel Echinaforce Hot Drink Cold & Flu Echinacea Concentrate
£13.49
5 ml of concentrate contains: 1140 mg of extract (as tincture) of fresh Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench herb (1:12-13) and 60 mg of extract (as tincture) of fresh Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench root (1:11-12). Extraction solvent: Ethanol 65% V/V
Traditional herbal support for cold and flu symptoms.
When the chill of a cold or the ache of flu symptoms set in, Echinaforce Hot Drink offers a herbal solution. Crafted from freshly harvested, organically grown Echinacea purpurea (purple coneflower) herb and root, this traditional herbal medicinal product is formulated to relieve symptoms associated with the common cold and influenza-like infections.
Why it stands out
– Freshly harvested: Made from organically grown Echinacea purpurea herb (95%) and root (5%), picked fresh and used within 24 hours to preserve active compounds.
– Traditional use: Exclusively based upon long-standing use as a traditional remedy for cold and flu symptoms.
– Pleasant flavor: Flavoured with black elderberry juice (Sambucus nigra), offering a soothing and palatable experience.
How to use
– Adults and children over 12 years: Dilute 5 ml of concentrate in half a cup of hot water.
– For the first 3 days, take 5 ml five times daily.
– From day 4 to day 10, take 5 ml three times daily.
– Maximum duration: Do not take for more than 10 days.
Important considerations
– Not suitable for children under 12 years of age.
– Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
– Avoid if allergic to Echinacea purpurea, Sambucus nigra, or any other ingredients.
– Contains ethanol (alcohol); up to 341 mg per 20-drop dose.
Additional information
If a cold (or that flu‑ish ache) starts to crowd your day, it can be grounding to reach for something simple, warm, and regulated. Echinaforce Hot Drink is a UK Traditional Herbal Registration (THR) medicine made from fresh Echinacea purpurea herb and root, with black elderberry juice for flavour. Under THR, it’s registered to relieve symptoms of the common cold and influenza‑like infections, based on long‑standing traditional use. 【(bhma.info)】
What it is
- A concentrated echinacea extract you dilute with hot water. Each 5 ml contains extract from fresh E. purpurea herb (95%) and root (5%); the elderberry adds a soothing, berry‑like taste. 【(patient-info.co.uk)】
- It’s a THR‑registered product (quality and safety assessed; wording is set by regulators). 【(bhma.info)】
How the evidence reads
- Echinacea research is mixed. The best‑known review (Cochrane) found no clear treatment effect for established colds overall, though some preparations show small, possible benefits; differences between species, plant parts, and extracts make results variable. Think “gentle support,” not a guaranteed fix. 【(cochrane.org)】
- Separate trials on a fresh E. purpurea extract suggest potential preventive effects over months of use, but prevention isn’t the licensed purpose of this hot drink and findings don’t automatically extend across all formulations. 【(pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)】
Why you might consider it
- You want a regulated herbal option you can fold into a calming ritual—hot, berry‑toned, and straightforward to use. 【(bhma.info)】
- You value fresh plant sourcing and a short ingredient list you can understand. 【(patient-info.co.uk)】
How to use
- Adults and 12+: dilute 5 ml in half a cup of hot water. Days 1–3: five times daily; days 4–10: three times daily. Don’t use for more than 10 days; if you’re not improving, check in with a clinician. Not for under‑12s. 【(patient-info.co.uk)】
Good to know (fit and safety)
- Contains sucrose and small amounts of alcohol—less than 100 mg per 5 ml dose (further diluted when you add hot water). If you’re avoiding alcohol entirely, note this; if you have sugar intolerances, speak with a healthcare professional first. 【(natureshealthbox.co.uk)】
- Not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding; avoid if you’re allergic to echinacea (daisy family) or elderberry. Side‑effects are uncommon but can include mild digestive upset or allergy. 【(patient-info.co.uk)】
A gentle ritual
- Measure 5 ml, add hot water, pause for three slow breaths while it steeps, then sip. Pair it with fluids, rest, and simple comforts; small, steady cues often help more than any “big promise.” 【(landyschemist.com)】
Educational note
- This is general information, not medical advice. THR products are registered for traditional use rather than licensed on modern efficacy data. If you’d like, we can compare this with other evidence‑led options for cold comfort—saline sprays, paracetamol for aches, or honey before bed for cough—so you can choose what fits your rhythm and values. 【(cochrane.org)】
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