Cold and flu season is upon us, and many are looking for the best over-the-counter medicine for sore throat and cough, among other uncomfortable symptoms. But there is a well-known plant medicine that can offer the body both natural and effective support, not only to relieve symptoms but also to fight back against seasonal viruses and infections.

You may be familiar with echinacea, sometimes referred to as the “purple coneflower,” as an herb that helps support the immune system throughout the winter months. However, not everyone is sure about how to choose the best echinacea supplement to combat cold and flu symptoms like a runny nose, sore throat, and general malaise.

St. Francis Herb Farm makes it easy with effective, premium echinacea formulas for the whole family!

Echinacea Plus formulas from St. Francis Herb Farm combine two types of this immune-boosting herb – a distinctive blend of Echinacea purpurea and Echinacea angustifolia. But why two types?

• Clinical trials examined the effectiveness of echinacea for acute upper respiratory viral infections, noting a 58% reduction in catching a cold, as well as a diminished duration for colds. Among these studies, a significant portion utilized formulas that combine Echinacea purpurea and Echinacea angustifolia.
• The active compounds in Echinacea purpurea that are essential for its therapeutic effects are quickly metabolized and excreted from the body unless they are in the presence of similar compounds in Echinacea angustifolia. In other words, Echinacea angustifolia extends and enhances the medicinal effects of Echinacea purpurea for greater therapeutic benefits!

These two forms are harvested from certified organic, Canadian-grown echinacea plants and traditionally crafted from fresh herb into highly absorbable tincture formulas to help support an effective immune response against colds and flu.

Echinacea Formulas for General Cold & Flu Symptoms

Formulas featuring this unique echinacea blend should be taken at the first onset of cold & flu symptoms.

EchinaSeal^® amplifies the benefits of Echinacea Plus by combining it with goldenseal, a potent herb that offers broad-spectrum antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory benefits, propolis, which has the added benefit of easing the pain of sore throats, and more. The result is a targeted infection-fighting tincture that effectively works to help nip sickness in the bud.

Echinacea Plus Kids helps lessen the severity and length of colds and flu in children, in a mild-tasting formula with St. Francis Herb Farm’s signature blend of antiviral and antibacterial echinacea species – suitable for toddlers and children ages two and up.

Targeted Cold & Flu Symptom Relief

St. Francis Herb Farm also has echinacea formulas for relief from common, specific, secondary cold and flu symptoms!

Sinafect^® offers plant medicine for sinus congestion due to colds. A blend of nine targeted herbs complements their echinacea blend in an effective formula with antihistamine, antibacterial, and antiviral properties for treating the common cold, as well as acute and chronic sinusitis.

Respirafect^® offers herbal medicine for coughs. This liquid formula works to combat respiratory infection, making for soothing action that reduces inflammation and wet coughs – helping the lungs expel sticky, glutinous mucus.

Be prepared for cold & flu season! Taken at the first signs of infection, these unique Echinacea Plus blends effectively help support your body in its fight against uncomfortable symptoms PLUS address the root cause, so you can feel better – faster!

About the Author: St. Francis Herb Farm

At St. Francis Herb Farm, they work with nature to understand, nurture, and extract healing compounds. They are obsessed with herbs and the wisdom they unlock in our bodies to heal and nourish naturally. A proudly Canadian second-generation owned company of organic farmers who, for over 30 years, have crafted well-made plant medicine.