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Bio-flu (organic Extract)
• Helps fight upper respiratory tract infections and reduce their duration
• Helps relieve the symptoms of colds, flu, and mild fevers
• Quickly relieves sore throats and reduces nasal congestion
NPN: 80054781
Full description
Helps relieve the symptoms of colds, flu and mild fevers.
NPN: 80054781
Actions: Immune stimulant, fever reducer, diaphoretic, emollient, astringent, antibacterial, antiviral, antitussive, expectorant, analgesic, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory
Organic medicinal ingredients* fresh plants: 1:2 Each 1ml contains:
- Echinacea Echinacea purpurea root 68mg and flowering tops 68mg
- Meadowsweet* Filipendula ulmaria flowering tops 66mg
- Elecampane Inula helenium root 52mg,
- Black elderberry** Sambucus nigra flower 44mg,
- Peppermint Mentha x piperita leaf 44mg,
- Marshmallow root Althaea officinalis 42mg,
- True angelica Angelica archangelica root 42mg,
- Yarrow Achillea millefolium flowering tops 30mg,
- Thyme Thymus vulgaris leaf 30mg and
- Catnip Nepeta cataria tops 14mg. Non-medicinal ingredients: 50% organic ethyl alcohol, water.
Meadowsweet is traditionally used for fever and flu-like conditions, and as a supportive treatment for the common cold. One of its components is spirea (a salicylate derivative). The salicylic acid molecule was isolated from meadowsweet, hence its name (Aspirin/Spirae, its old name). It helps relieve headaches, body aches, and respiratory inflammation that can accompany the flu.
**Elderflowers are astringent; they can dry and tone the mucous membranes lining the nose and throat, which reduces sneezing, itching, and a "runny nose" in conditions such as the common cold, allergic rhinitis, and hay fever.
USES
Traditionally used in herbal medicine to help relieve cold and flu symptoms such as fever and cough.
- Helps relieve the symptoms of colds, flu, and mild fevers
- Helps fight upper respiratory tract infections and reduce their duration
- Reduces nasal congestion
- Lowers fever by promoting sweating
- Quickly relieves sore throat
- Rich in mucilage, it soothes irritation of the oral and pharyngeal mucous membranes.
- Relieves dry coughs, bronchitis and tracheitis with irritating secretions
- Helps to expel mucus, while soothing the bronchial tubes.
DOSAGE
Adults : Take 1ml (30 drops) 3 to 4 times daily in a little water a few hours before or after taking medication or natural health products.
DURATION OF USE
If use continues beyond 8 weeks, consult a healthcare practitioner.
PRECAUTIONS
Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding . Do not use if you are hypersensitive to salicylates (ASA - acetylsalicylic acid). Do not use if you are allergic to plants in the Asteraceae (daisy) family. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you are taking immunosuppressants, have an autoimmune disease, have gallstones, are anemic, or have a peptic ulcer. Do not use if you have heart, kidney, or liver disease, high or low blood pressure, diabetes, or edema, or if you are taking products containing diuretics.
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Bio-flu (organic Extract)
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We place paramount importance on the quality of our ingredients. Our plants (organic or wild-harvested) are extracted in a mixture of demineralized spring water and organic cane alcohol.
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Full description
Helps relieve the symptoms of colds, flu and mild fevers.
NPN: 80054781
Actions: Immune stimulant, fever reducer, diaphoretic, emollient, astringent, antibacterial, antiviral, antitussive, expectorant, analgesic, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory
Organic medicinal ingredients* fresh plants: 1:2 Each 1ml contains:
- Echinacea Echinacea purpurea root 68mg and flowering tops 68mg
- Meadowsweet* Filipendula ulmaria flowering tops 66mg
- Elecampane Inula helenium root 52mg,
- Black elderberry** Sambucus nigra flower 44mg,
- Peppermint Mentha x piperita leaf 44mg,
- Marshmallow root Althaea officinalis 42mg,
- True angelica Angelica archangelica root 42mg,
- Yarrow Achillea millefolium flowering tops 30mg,
- Thyme Thymus vulgaris leaf 30mg and
- Catnip Nepeta cataria tops 14mg. Non-medicinal ingredients: 50% organic ethyl alcohol, water.
Meadowsweet is traditionally used for fever and flu-like conditions, and as a supportive treatment for the common cold. One of its components is spirea (a salicylate derivative). The salicylic acid molecule was isolated from meadowsweet, hence its name (Aspirin/Spirae, its old name). It helps relieve headaches, body aches, and respiratory inflammation that can accompany the flu.
**Elderflowers are astringent; they can dry and tone the mucous membranes lining the nose and throat, which reduces sneezing, itching, and a "runny nose" in conditions such as the common cold, allergic rhinitis, and hay fever.
USES
Traditionally used in herbal medicine to help relieve cold and flu symptoms such as fever and cough.
- Helps relieve the symptoms of colds, flu, and mild fevers
- Helps fight upper respiratory tract infections and reduce their duration
- Reduces nasal congestion
- Lowers fever by promoting sweating
- Quickly relieves sore throat
- Rich in mucilage, it soothes irritation of the oral and pharyngeal mucous membranes.
- Relieves dry coughs, bronchitis and tracheitis with irritating secretions
- Helps to expel mucus, while soothing the bronchial tubes.
DOSAGE
Adults : Take 1ml (30 drops) 3 to 4 times daily in a little water a few hours before or after taking medication or natural health products.
DURATION OF USE
If use continues beyond 8 weeks, consult a healthcare practitioner.
PRECAUTIONS
Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding . Do not use if you are hypersensitive to salicylates (ASA - acetylsalicylic acid). Do not use if you are allergic to plants in the Asteraceae (daisy) family. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you are taking immunosuppressants, have an autoimmune disease, have gallstones, are anemic, or have a peptic ulcer. Do not use if you have heart, kidney, or liver disease, high or low blood pressure, diabetes, or edema, or if you are taking products containing diuretics.
Health one drop at a time
Our liquid concentrates allow you to enjoy the benefits of organic medicinal plants with documented actions for a long time, with real ease of use.
Add the indicated number of drops to half a glass of water and drink preferably before a meal.
Follow the dosage instructions; some concentrates are taken occasionally, others as a course of treatment, and the doses vary from one product to another.
TIP: Pour your drops of liquid concentrate into hot water to get rid of the alcohol while retaining the expected properties!
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about liquid extracts (or liquid concentrates, or tinctures, or hydroalcoholic extracts...)
What is a mother tincture (Hydroalcoolic extract)?
A mother tincture is a liquid extract obtained by cold maceration of fresh (or more rarely dried) plants in alcohol, glycerin or vinegar.
At Val'Heureuse, we carry out our macerations in alcohol, and they last at least 4 weeks. This process allows us to extract and preserve the phytocomplex (the majority of the active ingredients) of the plant for a long time.
What is the difference with essential oils?
Manufacturing
- The mother tincture is obtained by macerating the plant in alcohol. It contains active ingredients soluble in water and alcohol.
- Essential oil is extracted by steam distillation (or cold pressing for citrus fruits). This process only recovers the volatile and fragrant substances of the plant.
Concentration
- The mother tincture is less concentrated than an essential oil but more concentrated than an infusion. It allows for a gentler and more comprehensive action, as it retains a wider variety of the plant's components.
- Essential oil is an ultra-powerful concentrate . A single drop of essential oil can represent the equivalent of several dozen cups of herbal tea or numerous doses of mother tincture.
Usage and Safety
- Route of administration: Mother tinctures are specifically designed to be ingested (diluted in water). Essential oils, although sometimes usable orally under medical supervision, are more often used in diffusion or topical application (diluted in a vegetable oil).
- Precautions:
Essential oils present a much higher risk of toxicity (liver, nervous system) if misused. Mother tinctures, although containing alcohol, are generally easier to dose for daily internal use.
What is the difference with homeopathy?
Mother tinctures can be used as the basis for homeopathic formulations. In homeopathy, extremely diluted substances are used (e.g., 9CH, 15CH), whereas in herbal medicine, the mother tincture is a concentrated form . It is only diluted at the time of administration, in water or fruit juice, to ensure the correct dosage.
How to use mother tinctures and at what dosage?
Oral use: Please note that our tinctures are more concentrated than other commercially available tinctures. Be sure to follow the dosage instructions on the labels. The drops should be diluted in half a glass of water, preferably between meals.
Duration: Highly dependent on the concentrate. Some are for occasional use, others are only truly effective as a course of treatment.
A course of treatment usually lasts 3 weeks (21 to 25 days), followed by a one-week break before resuming if necessary.
Are there any contraindications?
There are contraindications which are indicated on the label of our products.
- Sensitive individuals: Not recommended for children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or people undergoing alcohol withdrawal without medical advice. However, it is possible to eliminate the alcohol by taking the drops in hot water (the alcohol will evaporate quickly).
- Interactions: They may interact with certain medications. Consult a healthcare professional.
- Allergies: Our concentrates are formulated with plants, some of which may pose risks to people with allergies.
How do I store my mother tincture?
Duration: A sealed mother tincture can generally be kept for up to 5 years according to regulations.
Our concentrates all carry an expiry date based on stability studies specific to our range.
Storage conditions:
It must be stored away from light, heat, and humidity to preserve the active ingredients. Once opened, it is recommended to use it within one year for optimal effectiveness.