Pukka Andrographis, Organic Herbal Supplement, Supports Seasonal Wellbeing, Non-GM, Vegan, Sustainably Sourced), 30 capsules

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Ms Kriese says the trial might be even more effective if GPs were given a basic training in traditional herbal remedies. Whether that happens remains to be seen. We wanted to share the wisdom and empowering vision of health that springs from the fountain of Ayurveda. It is expressed as a way of life that flows with the changes of the seasons, weather, time and place. Like a true doctor it teaches dietary and behavioural adjustments that can be adopted as you mature from childhood through to adult- hood and into old age. It gives advice on how to prevent illness as one season becomes another, and specific recommendations on how to adjust your daily habits as well as detailed diagnostic and pathological interpretation. This way of wholesome living prescribes a routine for all the different climates and geographical regions of the world. At the root of Ayurveda is its focus on the unique- ness of each individual. As such it is a universal system applicable to every individual living in any part of the world – and we wanted to share its wisdom. Pharmacopoeial-grade herbs Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin, which means it cannot be stored in the body and we must take it from dietary sources. It is an antioxidant, which can help to neutralise free radicals in the body and contributes to the protection if cells against oxidative stress. Vitamin C also contributes to the normal function of the immune system, natural energy-yielding metabolism and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Three of the Sambucol products contain artificial sweeteners. Sambucol Immuno Forte Sugar Free Liquid contains Sorbitol. Sambucol Immuno Forte Effervescent Tablets contain Sucralose & Sorbitol. Sambucol Immuno Forte Pastilles contain Maltitol in addition to the natural sweetener, Stevia.

Alma Tildesley hates having to take antibiotics for the frequent coughs, colds and sore throats to which she is vulnerable, but this is the downside of using steroid inhalers for the asthma that has affected her since childhood. It is a case of needs must – as antibiotic resistance “poses a threat as big as climate change”, according to Dame Sally Davies, chief medical officer of the NHS. How can we reduce use of antibiotics? When we started Pukka Herbs, we knew – well we hoped – that we were going to create something special; Tim and I were both utterly passionate about bringing plants and people together and we set off with the inspiring tailwind of Ayurveda behind us. We really wanted to be a part of the positive change that was at the heart of the organic health community and so we dived in, head first. And, wow, what a welcome we have received! With its goals of healing, it emphasises an individualised holistic approach, self-management and the practitioner-patient relationship with multi-disciplinary collaborative teams.” Today, Professor Ernst remains cautious. “It is often the case that initial trials are encouraging and later, more rigorous studies fail to confirm the early findings. I think it is too early to say whether that is also true for andrographis.” Reasons for optimismBut one in three people still takes a course of antibiotics each year – with three in four of these prescriptions for antibiotics handed out by GPs and at least one in four of these prescriptions being “inappropriately prescribed”, according to the latest statistics.

Uncontrolled wild harvesting is threatening the medicinal plants on which the herbal medicines industry depends’.Pukka Andrographis is a potent anti-bacterial and anti-microbial for the digestive, liver and respiratory systems. whilst also moderating inflammatory response_ It acts both as an immunostimulant and an immunomodulator. This gives Andrographis the ability to reduce the severity and duration of infections such as colds. flu and sore throats We recently joined with Unilever to help us expand and grow. Their commitment to finding a sustainable way for business to bring positive impact throughout their network is sorely needed in leading the way for big business to take the responsibility for their actions and impacts. With 300 to 500 businesses controlling 70% of global trade – feeding and clothing the 7 billion of us – influencing the behaviour of these giants offers us the greatest opportunity for the positive change we urgently need to promote more regenerative business practices. As most of the world gets behind the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, it’s a once in history chance to coordinate social change through responsible government and business. The majority of Sambucol products are suitable for vegans with the exception of Sambucol Immuno Forte Pastilles (which contains honey), Sambucol Baby Powder and Sambucol Extra Defence Liquid (which contains Vitamin D3, derived from sheep’s wool lanolin). The World Health Assembly, the governing body of the World Health Organisation, included a chapter on traditional medicine last month in its influential global compendium for the first time.