First Defense
Supports the immune system at the first sign of attack in cold season.
This formula is especially effective during the early stages of an upper respiratory infection, when you know your animal friend has been exposed to cold bacteria or flu virus but hasn’t
shown any symptoms.
Colds and flu are common ailments affecting ourselves and our animal friends. Many are exposed to bacteria and viruses, yet not all who are exposed will catch a cold.
A body with a strong immune system will fight off most common viral and bacterial infections using its own defenses.
Herbal medicines can help keep the immune system strong; this formula helps the body’s defenses fight off invading pathogens.
The Eastern formula, Yin Qiao, is very popular in China. The Western herb, Echinacea, long used by the Native Americans has demonstrated in studies to decrease the duration of illness.
Goldenseal is also a wonderful antibiotic type herb that clears heat and dries phlegm; along
with Elderberry these herbs are well known for their ability to raise immunity and have natural antiviral and antibacterial properties.
ORIGIN: Based on Honeysuckle & Forsythia powder, Yin Qiao San (1798 A.D.) Lonicera & Forsythia Combination.
INGREDIENTS: Honeysuckle flower, forsythia fruit, balloon flower root, burdock root, field mint, lophatherum stem and leaf, schizonepeta stem or bud, licorice root, perilla seed,
chrysanthemum flower, echinacea root, goldenseal root, elderberry fruit and leaf, stevia leaf.
COMBINATION: Add Lung Soothe to moisten a dry croup-like cough. Add Dry Ease for a wet cough. Add Protect for repeated upper respiratory infections.
SYMPTOMS:
- Upper respiration.
- Infection.
- Stuffy nose.
- Nasal discharge.
- Common cold.
- Slight fever.
- Watery eyes.
- Sneezing and sniffles.
- Swollen lymph glands.
- Early kennel cough.
- Early feline viral rhinotracheitis.
DOSAGE:
Continue a few days after symptoms abate.
Small cats & dogs: 1/2-1 level scoop mixed in with food.
Medium dogs: 1-2 level scoops mixed in with food.
Large dogs: 2-3 level scoops mixed in with food.