Best echinaceea herbal supplements according to redditors

You aren't a smoker, right?

This is the supplement I take to get my fenugreek in every day:

http://www.amazon.com/Gaia-Herbs-Lactation-Support-Phyto-Capsules/dp/B00F1J8HUA/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1453244980&sr=1-1&keywords=gaia+lactation+support

Not saying that you have to buy it from Amazon, but that's a great price.

Fenugreek lends a sweeter taste to breast milk, and the marshmallow in there makes breastmilk creamier. Take 1 3 times a day, and make sure that you're getting adequate water and fresh fruit intake!

here's a comprehensive list of things to try

http://vaginapagina.livejournal.com/16972050.html#cutid1

I've hear good things about cramp bark and I have decent results with raspberry leaf supplements, I take vitamin e and it does make my flow lighter/less crampy

cramp bark

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0016B7TC4/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_2?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00065KDWY&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0Q3J2PKZJVDP2A7RF661

herbal teas with raspberry leaf and raspberry leaf + other stuff that helps

http://www.amazon.com/Yogi-Womans-Herbal-Supplement-16-Count/dp/B0009F3QLQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1317620516&sr=8-1

http://www.amazon.com/Yogi-Womans-Raspberry-Supplement-16-Count/dp/B0009F3SFK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1317620544&sr=8-1

Source Naturals Wellness Formula Bio-Aligned Vitamin Herbal Defense Complex Immune System Support & Immunity Booster

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GFSVI2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_CoC8AbNGYD89N

I've been taking these for a few years and i swear by them. Highly rated on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Wormwood-Herb-Wildcrafted-Cut-Sifted/dp/B002DY1G7W/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1481956799&sr=8-3&keywords=wormwood

All tea is good hot to me, but that's just because I love tea in general. But some of the ones that help me relax the most are Lady Grey steeped with lavender flowers (lavender steeped Lady grey makes awesome muffins too btw), and milk and sugar added, or tieguanyin (an oolong) no additions, or genmaicha ( a green tea with toasted rice in it) no additions. The effect of stress relief with these teas isn't so much a particular compound that does anything. It's really just the warmth, the smell, and the taste. Consuming something warm cozy and tasty makes me feel good. Plus antioxidants are just good for you in general. And it's a water based drink, so the hydration is always a plus. It's incredible how much a little water can provide relief some stresses and some headaches.

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Here's a tea that helps for sore throats- this Throat Coat Lemon Echinacea tea, with a little honey added. It soothes my throat way better that cough drops and such. Some other people I've recommended it to have agreed, others find it did nothing for them. Either way if you decide to try it be warned that it tastes...not great. It's not awful either but it's not one I'd drink for the taste. It has licorice root in it and I just don't like licorice.

I just queried Google (not really knowing what I was looking for) and used the handy "Shopping" link on the left and ended up at an Amazon vendor selling at $12.50/lb

iBuyHerb via Amazon.com

its an herbal supplement that's supposed to help relieve cramps. the taste/smell is horrid but i definitely feel that it helps me with some pain relief.
This is the one I get: https://www.amazon.com/Herb-Pharm-Extract-Musculoskeletal-Support/dp/B0016B7TC4#customerReviews

M cat was crashing due to loss of appetite nd extreme weight loss. I started giving her slippery elm bark and pet probiotics to help with the stomach acid and nausea. It gave her a bit more energy, she literally couldn't walk, but after her first dose I was surprised to find her at my feet in the kitchen an hour later! She only ate tiny amounts but gradually build her strength back up. I fed her anything she would eat. A few days later I gave her a couple of doses of Mirataz and it worked well. She began eating more, getting stronger, and gaining wait. I also started giving her CBD oil from holista pet, which also helps with her appetite. She has made a miraculous turnaround. I know that her disease is terminal, but I want to make sure she has the best quality of life possible. Also, I am going to start making her food with help from BalanceIT, they provide speciality formulated vitamins and recipes, so at least she will be getting high quality meat and better nutrition.

These are tue links to the Slippery Elm Bark and Probiotics I used:

Wholistic Pet Organics Feline Digest-All Plus Supplement, 4 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005EO5I5E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_tUxCCbRAVJK0Y

Slippery Elm Powder, 4 Oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0049VEB38/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_hVxCCbBEZ1ZZN

I think I definitely missed the train on this, but if you can, find throat spray that has licorice root in it. It tastes like death (or rotten celery, depending on who you ask), but I find it works fantastic for my throat.

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Here's an amazon link to the stuff I use:

https://www.amazon.com/Singers-Saving-Strength-Original-Herbs/dp/B0015PDL1Y

Thanks so much for your advice!! I actually looked up a bit about the echinacea after I saw your first comment and saw a few articles about how to go a week on a week or 2 off so they dont build up a tolerance to it.

I tried looking on amazon and I found this: https://www.amazon.com/Herb-Pharm-Certified-Organic-Alcohol-Free-Echinacea/dp/B0012XCT4O/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1493674931&sr=8-1&keywords=childrens%2Bliquid%2Bechinacea&th=1

Its a childrens kind thats alcohol free. Do you think that would be okay? I am going to take mine to the vet still just to make sure that hes okay and he gets the meds he needs. But it would be nice to have this stuff too in case of flare ups.

I wouldn't buy supplements off eBay. lol


Solaray Mullein Leaf 330mg | Herbal Support for Healthy Respiratory, Bronchial & Immune Function | Vegan | 100 ct https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012HJI30

Hi, I commented in the general thread about what worked for me. I had a huge hair loss problem and it brought me a lot of anxiety and stress because as a 23-24 year old female who used to have really thick, healthy hair it was disheartening. My hair is thankfully back to normal but it took a while to get it back to peak health. I actually got a haircut this weekend and the hairstylist commented on how healthy and full my hair is. When I told her that I worried about my hair thinning out and hair loss she said that what the last thing I should worry about. But little did she know what had been happening the last two years (I had never gone to that salon before).

I see that you are taking a lot of vitamins, I also take vitamins and have read quite a bit about it.

You are taking vitamin B & D which is really good, but you said you are also taking a multivitamin, and hair/skin/nails vitamin and also want to take Biotin. Just so you know, biotin is a form of vitamin B. You also already take vitamin B and I don’t know if you multivitamin has vitamin B. I am also pretty sure your hair/skin/nails vitamin has biotin or some form of vitamin B. Vitamin B is great for hair, but your body can only absorb/process so much of it.

I would recommend asking your doctor if you should really be taking all of those. I personally would say drop the vitamin B (unless you are taking it because you are vegan, know you are deficient due to a blood test, or it’s a specific kind that your doctor told you you needed). Also, a lot of the times those hair/skin/nails have “filler” ingredients so I would make sure you are getting a reputable kind or skip it all together and just take plain Biotin. You can get it at Whole Foods or amazon for pretty cheap.

In the AM I take: Biotin, vitamin C, vitamin D, ashwagandha, and two of these . In the PM I take: ashwagandha, a probiotic, and magnesium.

I need to check my pill cases but I’m pretty sure that’s it. Also, I learned from a nutritionist that sometimes some vitamins “interact” and if you take them at the same they might prevent one another from being absorbed. I can’t explain it well because I’m not a professional but if you are taking a lot of vitamins that’s something to look into.

Hope this helps!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GFSVI2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_GMMyCbB6D8Z2T

Wellness Formula is amazing, I highly recommend it. It’s got all the vitamins and minerals that you and others have mentioned, plus more. You can take it as a daily dose which honestly sounds like would be good for you at least during the winter, and then the back of the bottle recommends, I believe, tripling it if you start feeling another virus coming on. Maybe even amp up the dose if you are around a coworker or client you suspect to be sick, too.

I had this issue back when I used to teach in preschool so I totally know where you’re coming from, and hope this helps!!

There are definitely some questionable (and contradictory) recommendations on here.

1. EmergenC doesn't do anything once you are already feeling symptoms of a cold/flu. Vitamin C isn't going to hurt you, but it's not going 'cure' or eradicate whatever you've got.
   
   
2. A lot of people are recommending sleep and lots of fluids (water). This is HUGE. I also recommend exercising. I always feel better after breaking a good sweat. Do what's right for you.
   
   
3. (ZINC) I was getting sick before a big test I had spent months studying for last fall. My mom brought me these wellness supplements from Whole Foods. They are a little expensive (I think ~$30/bottle), but man did they work. Check the dosage recommendations on the back, but I think I maxed out at taking 12 of these a day. My roommate, in pharmacy school, tells me one of the main ingredients is zinc that starts to get rid of some of your symptoms. Increasing my zinc intake did make me nauseous in the morning, but it kept me alive during a crucial week of my life. Give it a try if you're desperate.
   
   https://www.amazon.com/Source-Naturals-Bio-Aligned-Wholefood-Multivitamin/dp/B000GFSVI2/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1523287597&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=wellness+formula&psc=1&smid=A2N44LUYOJDE0S
   
   Good luck!

I highly reccomend Gaia Phytoliquid caps - https://www.amazon.com/Gaia-Herbs-Basil-Liquid-Phyto-Capsules/dp/B007W8O8J2/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1473553813&sr=8-1&keywords=gaia+holy+basil

I use Gaia, specifically this one: https://www.amazon.com/Gaia-Herbs-Basil-Liquid-Phyto-Capsules/dp/B00F1J8EQ2

They have a 60-count, too.

You should look at Passionflower extract. It has been shown to be effective when coming off of opiates to reduce withdrawal symptoms, perhaps it can help in this instance as well. It also is pretty handy for anxiety in general and panic attacks.

When I came off antidepressants I went cold turkey and under my own direction....Wouldn't recommend it to my worst enemy.

Not trying to scare you, just saying how not to do it. You're doing it the right way, finding something to fill the void. I recommend working with your doctor on tapering and ending the dosage. Good luck

Some info on passionflower: http://universityhealthnews.com/daily/depression/passionflower-benefits-anti-anxiety-and-insomnia-without-the-side-effects/

The extract I use: Herb Pharm Certified Organic Passionflower Extract for Mild and Occasional Anxiety - 1 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006O2KOO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_uL2yybRM47Q64

Quassia chips are not too expensive on Amazon - at least in the US - not sure where in the world you're located.

I would introduce nootropics one at a time so you know what each one does to you. I personally take them in the morning with food to avoid stomach upset.

I don't use creatine regularly because I bought a powder a while back and it has an extremely sour/bitter taste. I would try to get capsules of creatine or mix it with something really sweet.

You can definitely mix l-theanine powder into a shake and drink that. It tastes a little sweet. If you find it works for you, you may want to invest in a weighing machine and just buy the l-theanine powder in bulk. I don't know about caffeine.

I definitely felt Bacopa's effects when I took it as drops. It has a very bitter taste but I could tolerate it better than creatine. I would definitely dilute the drops or the pills from the tablets in water.

ABSOLUTELY. I've struggled with acne since my pre-teens, and have tried every treatment under the sun. Accutane, retin-a, laser treatments, all sorts of creams and techniques, and nothing has worked to truly eradicate my acne. However, a few months ago I wondered the same thing as you, and did some research on probiotics that could help regulate my gut and hopefully tackle my acne once and for all.

I purchased the Gaia Source probiotic from Amazon because it has four different types of probiotics. I've been taking it once a day for the past two months, and I have not had a single breakout since. I can't stress how unprecedented this is. I've usually had at least a pimple a week, sometimes more, since I was 12 years old (I'm now 25).

I hope I'm not jinxing myself by spreading the news, haha, but honestly since I've been so frustrated by every other option out there, I want other people to know about this! Now, I've never had all the issues you've described, so I would definitely follow through on visiting a doctor who will be able to give you the best recommendations.

Good luck!

Three weeks of antibiotics is not enough, do whatever you can to get yourself six weeks worth. 200mg twice a day is also a better protocol.

Cleavers tincture will help to reduce your lymph nodes, here's a product via Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Botanic-Choice-Cleavers-Alcohol-Extract/dp/B007N0A4T2/

I'm unsure what to recommend for your rashes other than benadryl or a similar antihistamine like loratadine. If problems persist beyond 6 weeks and you need an LLMD (lyme-literate medical doctor) use the doctor referral form at http://ilads.org. Not to depress you, but whatever you do, avoid lyme-illiterate doctors as they have no clue and will often only make things worse.

Pm me if you want to talk or need a direct LLMD referral.

https://www.amazon.com/Herb-Pharm-Certified-Organic-Lavender/dp/B0001TL6FS/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1498245396&sr=8-1&keywords=lavender+tincture

30 isn't that old.

First off you, you have to cope with the depression. It's VERY important that your life is WORTH LIVING. That's the "meaning of life." That you enjoy it, for it's own sake. So do what you have to do to make that happen. Find out who you are and what you want and do that. Figure out what you want to be, and become that.

Second, you could also take a medical approach. GHB is used in Europe to treat people with depression but in America, It's considered a "date rape" drug. One thing I've found very powerful for depression is electro-acupuncture, with the electrodes placed on the head at acupuncture points Du20 and Du24.

You could also try an herbal formula like Xiao Yao Wan, smooths out that stagnated liver qi. http://www.amazon.com/Plum-Flower-Economy-Size-Wanderer/dp/B0036LMKOO/ref=sr_1_2?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1426860668&sr=1-2&keywords=xiao+yao+wan

http://www.amazon.com/Wormwood-Herb-Wildcrafted-Cut-Sifted/dp/B002DY1G7W/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hpc_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0JT77NK821F3ZWJ5Q50F

Spanish sage correct? Where do you recommend buying from? Amazon?

Wellness Formula - Take according to directions as soon as you start to feel a cold coming on. I usually skip 3 of 4 colds completely, and the ones I don't I get minimal symptoms. It can be complimented with Echinacea & Goldenseal, Colloidal Silver, and Oregano Oil for colds that just won't go away.

Why is this stuff so great? Medications treat the symptoms only. Wellness gives your immune system what it needs to work (what you should be getting from your diet, but most Americans aren't). Your immune system ends up defeating the cold almost immediately.

http://amzn.com/B0006O2KOO - passion flower extract

It sounds idiotic but go buy him some of this. The stuff works better than you can believe. They will help him to relax and not get so worked up. I promise, you won't be sorry.

I originally was going to make a tincture myself however I found that premade tinctures were sold a better price at my local health food store. The brand I use is Herb Pharm and is a lot more concentrated then would be practical to make at home. I usually used a few drops up to a few tsp daily in smoothies and tea when I used it.

Mild rebound anxiety was an experience I and a few friends got after using daily for several months. It wasn't that bad but took a little bit of time to normalize.