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 A.Vogel (Bioforce) Echinacea Throat Spray
with sage and echinacea
Award winner
Study shows that Vogel's
Throat Spray is as good as Collunosol spray for the resolution of
symptoms of sore throat (scroll down for details of study)
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Code: bf31100
Size : 30ml
Price: £
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Directions for use:
Adults: 2 sprays twice daily. In acute
cases: 2 sprays 6 to 10 times per day as required.
Children (6-12 years): 1 spray twice daily. In acute
cases: 1 spray 6 to 10 times per day as required.
How long can it be taken for?
If a sore throat does not start to improve
within 5 days or it if worsens after this time, a Healthcare
Professional should be consulted. |
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A.Vogel (Bioforce) Echinacea Throat Spray
Who should not
use this product:
A.Vogel (Bioforce)
Echinacea Throat Spray is not recommended for children under 6 years of
age.
It is not
recommended for people with epilepsy, because of the theoretical risk
that thujone, an essential oil found in Sage, can adversely affect
pre-existing epilepsy.
Apply the spray onto the back of the throat. Do not breathe during
application. Do not spray into the nose. It is best to use the spray
after meals.
Do not take if you are allergic to Echinacea or any other members of the
daisy family.
Pregnancy and Nursing:
This product is not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding
unless directed by a Healthcare Professional.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.
Store in a cool dry place. |
| Why is it needed?
Sore throats are among the most common
complaints encountered in general medical practice and usually occur in
conjunction with upper respiratory tract infections. Viral infections
account for at least 65% of all sore throats, so the use of antibiotics only
plays a minor part in the treatment of sore throats.
A.Vogel Echinacea Throat Spray is a
combination of Sage and Echinacea, which has acute anaesthetic and
anti-inflammatory action in sore throats, as well as beneficially
influencing the further course of the illness due to the immunomodulatory,
antiviral and antibacterial properties of the herbs. It has a soothing
effect on dry sore throats. |
How does it work?
- Antiviral
- Antibacterial
- Anti-inflammatory
Salvia officinalis (Sage) has antiviral and
antibacterial as well as anti-inflammatory and astringent properties. This
suggests the usefulness of Sage extracts in the local treatment of sore
throats.
Echinacea purpurea also has
anti-inflammatory properties on topical application. Echinacea furthermore
modulates the local immune response, increasing lymphocyte count and
activity. Local and gastrointestinal absorption of Echinacea leads to a more
systemic immunomodulatory effect, which may beneficially influence the
further course of the respiratory infection.
The Spray format targets the tissues most
in need of immune support. |
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A.Vogel (Bioforce) Echinacea Throat Spray
Echinacea Throat Spray
contains extracts of A.Vogel’s Echinacea purpurea, the wellknown herbal
remedy, combined with Sage. It delivers the herbal extracts directly to the
throat where it is readily absorbed. It is a convenient way of using
Echinacea every day. There is no need for water – just spray it into your
mouth and throat. 2 sprays = 0.44ml = 1 Echinaforce Echinacea Tablet (250mg)
or 11 drops of Echinaforce Echinacea Drops.
Echinacea Throat Spray is prepared from
freshly harvested, organically cultivated herbs and manufactured in
Switzerland to the highest quality standards
Ingredients:
Each spray contains the tinctures of:
fresh Echinacea purpurea* (Purple Coneflower) herb 190mg,
fresh Salvia officinalis* (Sage) leaves
95mg and fresh Echinacea purpurea* (Purple Coneflower) root 10mg.
Also contains sorbitol solution, ethanol, soya lecithin, sucrose ester and
peppermint oil.
Alcohol content: 40% v/v.
*Organically grown. |
| Also see: A.Vogel (Bioforce)
Echinaforce
and
Echinacea Complex for Children |
| Clinical Research
A multicentre, randomised, double-blind,
placebo-controlled, double-dummy study to assess the efficacy and
tolerability of A.Vogel Throat Spray compared to a chlorhexidine/lidocaine
spray in patients with acute sore throats.
This trial was conducted in accordance with
the ICH-GCP guidelines.
151 patients were recruited, aged between
12 and 75, with acute pharyngitis or tonsilitis with throat pain and
inflammation of the pharynx and/or tonsils, and onset of the sore throat
less than 72 hours prior to the start of the study. The study was continued
until the patients were symptom-free, up to a maximum of 5 days.
The response rates after the first day
of treatment were 13% in the Vogel group and 14.1% in the Collunosol
group.
The response rates after the second day
of treatment were 39.1% in both groups.
The response rates after the third day
of treatment were 63.8% in the Vogel group and 57.8% in the Collunosol
group.
The combined results showed that Vogel's
Throat Spray was as good as Collunosol spray for the resolution of symptoms
of sore throat. |
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A.Vogel (Bioforce) 100%
Natural – 100% Reliable
At A.Vogel the cultivation and harvesting of herbal remedies as well as
their production are transparent.
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All plants are cultivated according to the strict
guidelines of BIO-SUISSE, i.e. without synthetic fertiliser,
insecticides, herbicides or pesticides.
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Their
plants are left to grow and mature until they reach their optimum
potential.
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One
section of each crop is not harvested to allow the seeds to ripen,
ensuring that they obtain their own seed stock.
All
natural remedies are produced according to stringent GMP Guidelines (Good
Manufacturing Practice) of the European and Swiss Medical Authorities.
A. Vogel (Bioforce) Echinacea
Throat Spray More about Bioforce (Words by Bioforce)
Bioforce is the UK market leader for Herbal Medicines. The company produces an extensive range of products focusing on A.Vogel organic fresh herb tinctures and tincture tablets. Established in 1987 and based in Irvine, Scotland, we are at the forefront of Phytotherapy, the science of using herbs to maintain health and influence illness.
The A.Vogel range of fresh herb tinctures and tablets are manufactured in Switzerland and transported to Scotland where they are bottled in our modern facility in Irvine, which also operates to GMP standards. All our products are distributed throughout Britain and Ireland.
We are a modern science-based company, grounded in the knowledge and traditions of the herbalist. We offer a comprehensive programme of education to ensure that the most up-to-date information is available to those who use our products. Our team of Territory Managers is supplemented by a Nutritionist, Pharmacists and Quality Control staff and headed by our Medical Director, Dr Jen Tan.
Our leading products include Echinaforce, Atrogel Arnica Gel, Atrosan Devil's Claw tablets, Prostasan Saw Palmetto capsules, Venaforce Horse Chestnut tablets and Hyperiforce St John's Wort tablets.
Our parent company, based in Roggwil, Switzerland, was founded in 1963 by Alfred Vogel, the eminent Swiss Naturopath and pioneer in natural health, and now supplies fresh herb tinctures to over 30 countries world-wide.
The majority of herbs used to produce the A.Vogel range are grown using a strict organic protocol, mainly in the fertile conditions of Roggwil. This allows the company to exert complete control over the cultivation of plants, from planting through to harvesting using Good Agricultural and Collection Practice (GACP).
All our products are manufactured under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) protocols and control. Stringent quality controls and a full range of scientific tests throughout growth and manufacture also ensure the best of quality. Certain herbs such as Arnica montana, Saw Palmetto and Devil’s Claw are cultivated on special farms in other parts of the world, again using organic protocols."
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treatment, or prevention of any disease.
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particularly if you have an existing medical condition, and that you do
not take any products during pregnancy or breast-feeding without first
referring to your primary medical advisor.
Store out of reach of young children. Food supplements must not be
used as a substitute for a varied diet. Although we take great care in
what we say about products on this site, you should always read the
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supplements. |
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