I have personally experienced this fact countless times. The results of this 1989 study were published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. Another quick acting immune booster is Echinacea, the American purple cone flower, which has been shown to have antibiotic, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. For those sensitive to alcohol, Eclectic Institute makes a flavored glycerite tincture. Most practitioners recommend 2 capsules three times per day when symptoms occur.
Children receive the dose.
From the Chinese herbal pharmacy comes a marvelous formula called Yin Chaio. Planetary Formulas makes a good Yin Chaio Classic formula, as well as one with Echinacea, which is available in Health Food Stores. It is important that this formula be taken in the first 48 hours of cold symptoms. Once a cold has lodged in, Yin Chaio will not be as effective. Thanks to the work of Nobel prize winner Linus Pauling and many others, we know how helpful Vitamin C can be to keep our bodies strong and to avoid infection.