Flu Supplements and Regimen

Gaia Herbs Extra Strength Echinacea Supreme is one of the most powerful full spectrum echinacea extracts available, although like many liquid extracts, not rated for potency. Good quality echinacea can be told be how much it numbs the tongue. Gaia's Extra Strength Echinacea Supreme numbs the tongue more so than any other commonly available echinacea extract to the point of it being uncomfortable. Use small amounts of mix with water until one is acclimated to this sensation. There is also a regular (non extra strength) formula. See the Antiviral Regimen for more information.
Grain Alcohol Content: 45-55%
Ingredients: Echinacea Angustifolia Root, fresh, undried Echinacea Purpurea Root, Flower Head, Seed, Pure Grain Alcohol, Spring Water
Take 20 drops of extract in a small amount of warm water 2 times daily between meals.

Now Ascorbic Acid is plain acid-type vitamin C powder of USP purity. Since it is one of the least expensive brands of USP ascorbic acid, it is often recommended by eRegimens when ascorbic acid is called for. Can be mixed with Ecological Formula's Tri-Salt Bicarbonates to make mineral ascorbates. See the Vitamin C section for more information.
1/2 tsp provides Vitamin C 2.25g (2250mg)

Gaia Herbs Olive Leaf extract - Olive leaf extract is a premier antiseptic, effective against many bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi.  Gaia's product is standardized for 10% oleuropeins, which is less than the 18% or more that many products now offer, but it is extracted using water instead of toxic solvents so preferable for long term use. See the Antifungal General, Antibacterial General, and Antiviral General regimens for more information.
Formula: 1 capsule provides:
250 mg/cap standardized extract of Olive Leaf, 10% oleuropeins


Jarrow Formulas Jarro-Dophilus with FOS - Jarrodophilus is an excellent beneficial bacteria supplement useful for repopulation of the intestinal flora.  Includes fructo-oligosacharrides (FOS) which may be as useful as the bacteria itself.
Formula:  Each 280 mg capsule contains:
6 species of the hardiest of the Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria at a potency of 10-15 Billion per gram at time of manufacture. Each non-dairy capsule contains approximately 3.36 Billion organisms in the following percentages and amounts:
FOS (FructoOligoSaccharides) 210 mg
Vitamin C 1mg
Lactobacillus Rhamnosus R049 -20% 672 Million 
Lactobacillus Casei R215  -20% 672 Million
Lactobacillus Plantarum R202  - 20% 672 Million
Lactobacillus Acidophilus R052  - 10% 336 Million
Bifidobacterium Longum R023 - 20% 672 Million
Bifidobacterium  Breve R070 - 10% 336 Million
TOTAL  - 100%  3.36 Billion


North American Herb and Spice Co. Oregano Oil. - One of the most useful supplements with the widest spectrum to fight bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites, and is also antiinflammatory.  North American's is widely available at health food stores.  The standard product is diluted with olive oil to make it less caustic and can be taken a drop or two on the tongue at a time, or larger doses mixed in water or juice. The Super Strengh Oreganol is not really that much more potent than the regular, and comes in a 1 oz size instead of the 0.45 oz size of the regular Oreganol. See the Antifungal General, Antibacterial General, and Antiviral General regimens for more information.