Fusion Cold & Flu contains echinacea, which is traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to support the immune system in fighting illnesses like common colds and flu, relieve their symptoms including a runny nose, nasal congestion and mild fever and shorten their duration.
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Echinacea relieves common cold and flu symptoms including a runny nose, nasal congestion and mild fever, based on its traditional use in Western herbal medicine
Echinacea also supports the immune system to fight illnesses like common cold and flu, as well as shortens their duration, based on its traditional use in Western herbal medicine
In Western herbal medicine, echinacea is also taken to relieve symptoms of mild tonsilitis
Also contains the Chinese herbs honeysuckle, forsythia, isatis leaf and root, balloonflower, Japanese catnip and Chinese licorice
How it works
Upper respiratory tract infections are very common. Most adults catch a common cold between two and five times a year, complete with symptoms like a runny nose and nasal congestion, which usually last around 7-10 days.1
Echinacea: traditionally used to reduce common cold duration in Western herbal medicine
Fusion Cold & Flu Liquid contains echinacea, which is traditionally used to relieve symptoms of common colds and flu in Western herbal medicine including runny nose, nasal congestion and mild fever.
Being a renowned herb for immune support in the Western herbalists’ dispensary, echinacea is traditionally used to fight illnesses such as common colds and flu, while also shortening the time it takes to recover from them.
In Western herbal medicine, echinacea is also traditionally taken to relieve the symptoms of mild tonsillitis (inflammation of the two oval-shaped glands that sit at the back of the throat).
Echinacea taken traditionally to relieve common cold symptoms in Chinese medicine
Echinacea is also traditionally used to ease common cold symptoms such as fever and nasal congestion.
Other Chinese herbs
Fusion Cold & Flu also contains the Chinese herbs honeysuckle, forsythia, isatis leaf and root, balloonflower, Japanese catnip and Chinese licorice.
Fusion Cold & Flu Liquid is suitable for use in conjunction with Fusion Zinc Advanced, Fusion Vitamin C 1000 Advanced, Fusion ActiViral or Fusion Cough Lung Tonic.
If you’re experiencing recurrent common colds or slow recovery after illness, also consider Fusion Astra 8 Immune Tonic.
References: 1. Eccles, R. Lancet Infect Dis, 2005;5(11):718-25.
Fusion Cold & Flu contains andrographis to relieve common cold and flu symptoms, including:
- Sore throat
- Runny nose
- Mild fever
- Cough
- Fatigue
- Disturbed sleep
Cold & Flu also includes echinacea to support the immune system when fighting illnesses like common cold symptoms and to decrease the duration of common colds, based on its traditional use in Western herbal medicine.
Plus Chinese herbs, including honeysuckle, forsythia and isatis.
How it works
Andrographis: relief for common cold symptoms
Andrographis reduces symptoms of common colds and flu including cough, runny nose, fever, sore throat, tiredness and disturbed sleep.
Echinacea: traditionally used to reduce common cold duration
Echinacea is native to North America, and has a long history of use in Western herbal medicine, where it has traditionally been taken to relieve symptoms of common colds and flu including a blocked or runny nose and mild fever.
Echinacea is also traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to support the immune system to fight illness, such as the symptoms of common colds, decrease the length of common colds and relieve symptoms of mild tonsillitis.
Plus, more herbs
Fusion Cold & Flu combines andrographis and echinacea with honeysuckle flower bud, forsythia fruit, isatis leaf and root, balloonflower (platycodon) root, magnolia flower bud and Japanese catnip leaf. Also available as a herbal liquid.
Liquid:
Each 5mL contains herbal liquid extracts dry concentrate:
Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) root 434mg, dry equiv. 434mg
Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) flower bud 666mg, dry equiv. 666mg
Forsythia (Forsythia suspensa) fruit 334mg, dry equiv. 334mg
Balloonflower (Platycodon grandiflorus) root 334mg, dry equiv. 334mg
Isatis (Isatis tinctoria) root 224mg, dry equiv. 224mg
Isatis (Isatis tinctoria) leaf 224mg, dry equiv. 224mg
Japanese Catnip (Schizonepeta tenuifolia) herb 200mg, dry equiv. 200mg
Chinese licorice (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) root 21mg, dry equiv. 84mg
Contains ethanol 24% v/v, spearmint oil, glycerol and purified water.
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
No added artificial colours, flavours or preservatives, gluten, wheat, nuts, dairy or animal products.
Tablets:
Each tablet contains herbal extracts dry concentrate:
Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) root 104.17mg, dry equiv. 625mg
Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata) leaf 33.93mg, min. dry equiv. 475mg
std. to andrographolides 11.88mg
Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) flower bud 55mg, dry equiv. 550mg
Forsythia (Forsythia suspensa) fruit 87.5mg, dry equiv. 525mg
Isatis (Isatis tinctoria) leaf 90mg, dry equiv. 450mg
Isatis (Isatis tinctoria) root 90mg, dry equiv. 450mg
Balloonflower (Platycodon grandiflorus) root 75mg, dry equiv. 375mg
Magnolia (Magnolia liliflora) flower bud 58.33mg, dry equiv. 350mg
Japanese catnip (Schizonepeta tenuifolia) leaf 60mg, dry equiv. 300mg
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
No added artificial colours, flavours or preservatives, gluten, wheat, nuts, dairy or animal products.
Liquid:
Adults: Take 10mL two to three times a day, or as professionally prescribed. Dilute each dose in 50mL of water or juice and consume immediately.
Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, worsen or change unexpectedly, talk to your health professional.
Tablets:
Adults: Take 2 to 3 tablets two times a day, for a maximum of two weeks.
Always read the label. Follow the directions for use.If symptoms persist, worsen or change unexpectedly, talk to your health professional.
Warnings:
Liquid: Adults only. Do not use in children. Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Contains ethanol 24% v/v. Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.
If you have any pre-existing conditions, are on any medications, always talk to your health professional before use.
Some products should be ceased at least two weeks before any elective surgery, please confirm with your health professional.
Tablets: Adults only. Andrographis may cause taste disturbance, including loss of taste, loss of appetite, vomiting and abdominal discomfort. Andrographis may cause allergic reactions in some people. If you have a severe reaction (such as anaphylaxis) stop use and seek immediate medical attention.
Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Not to be used in children under 5 years.
Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, worsen or change unexpectedly, talk to your health professional.
Fusion Cold & Flu Liquid is available online at Wicked NRG, Darwin, Australia