Margo Marrone's Essential Five Back to School Remedies
Immune Tonic
Immune Tonic is a herbal blend of five herbs specially designed to gently support the immune system, using herbs that are gentle
enough for children as well as adults.
Dosage:
Ideally start to give Immune Tonic to your children two to three days before the start of the new school term to boost their
immune system. Continue for the first week and then keep a bottle in your medicine cabinet and at the first sign of a cold,
begin dosage again. During an infection give five drops at least four times a day. Don’t forget the rest of the family.
Astragalus:
Inhibits viruses from establishing themselves and can destroy harmful bacteria. Also increases the body's production of white
blood cells, crucial for a strong immune system.
Elderberry:
Contains a natural antiviral called antivirin to reduce symptoms and antioxidant flavonoids to speed recovery.
Echinacea:
Whilst echinacea does not have direct antibacterial or antiviral effects, it does act on the immune system to boost production
of the natural protein interferon (which helps kill viruses) and white blood cell production - key weapons against infection.
It also boosts white cell activity, which helps clear bacterial infections more quickly.
Thyme:
Antiseptic and disinfecting, particularly effective at combatting infections of the throat and chest.
Plantain:
Contains anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties along with decongestant and mucous-clearing actives.
Cough and Mucous Tincture
Coughs are notoriously difficult to treat in children and adults. They often become protracted and troublesome causing sleepless
nights and a vicious circle of infection. The Organic Pharmacy's Cough & Mucous Tincture is a herbal mixture, specially developed
to help ease coughs and eliminate mucous gently and effectively.
Dosage: For children five drops three or four times a day while cough is active. For adults
fifteen drops three to four times a day. Sinus & Catarrh Pills.
Elecampane: Elecampane has been used for many years for the treatment of coughs, bronchitis
and other chest infections. It helps treat the infection and helps with expectoration.
Coltsfoot: A well known remedy for coughs, Coltsfoot not only soothes coughs but also helps
with expectoration.
Lungwort: As the name suggests this herb has a great affinity for the lungs with soothing,
healing and anti-inflammatory action.
Liqorice: High in mucilage, Liquorice soothes the lining of the mucous membranes and reduces
irritation as well as having an expectorant effect.
Mullein: Another excellent lung remedy, Mullein acts as a demulcent and soothing herb.
Sinus & Catarrh Pills
This homeopathic mixture of Pulsatilla, Hydrastis, Hepar sulph, Kali Bich, Thuja, Merc Sol & Chamomilla 30cH was specifically blended to
treat symptoms with yellow/green mucous, coughs, runny noses and sneezes.
Dosage: One pill three times a day.
Cold and Flu Pills
A homeopathic mixture of Aconite, Gelsemium, Aanas Barb, Arsen Alb, Eupatorium and Pyrogen, this mixture helps treat the symptoms
of colds and influenza including aching joints, fever and lethargy.
Dosage: One pill every two hours during fever.
Aconite Belladonna Chamomilla Pills
Better Known as ABC, this combination should be taken at the first sign of fever and continued throughout fever along with Immune Tonic.