Echinaforce® Echinacea drops are a traditional herbal remedy used for the symptomatic relief of colds, influenza type infections and similar upper respiratory tract conditions. Always read the leaflet. Echinaforce drops leaflet.
Echinaforce® Echinacea is made from fresh extracts of Echinacea purpurea herb (95%) and root (5%). It is available as drops (tincture in 15ml, 50ml & 100ml bottles) and as tablets (42 tablets & 120 tablets).
Echinacea is a plant native to America but is now cultivated extensively in Europe. The echinacea plants used in this product are cultivated organically in Switzerland at our own herb farms.
Up to 10 species of Echinacea have been identified, but only three (E. purpurea, E. angustifolia and E. pallida) are used medicinally. Echinacea purpurea is considered to be the one which has been most widely researched and this is the species we use.
Our Echinacea is produced using extracts of freshly harvested, organically grown Echinacea purpurea herb and root, picked fresh and used within 24 hours of harvest. The benefit of using freshly harvested herbs has been demonstrated in research - extracts produced from fresh plants contain almost 3 times as many active substances compared with those obtained from equivalent amounts of dried herb*.
This is why, when you need a herbal remedy to help you fight the symptoms of colds and flu, not all Echinaceas are the same.
*Tobler M et al: Characteristics of whole fresh plant extracts. Schweizerische Zeitschrift fur GanzheitMedizin, 1994
A.Vogel Echinaforce® Echinacea drops (tincture) may be used by adults and children over the age of 12 years to fight the symptoms of colds and flu.
Dosage of Echinaforce® drops:
Adults, elderly and children over 12 years: 15 drops (0.6ml) of tincture in a small amount of water, 2 to 3 times daily.
1 ml of oral liquid contains the tinctures of: Fresh Echinacea herb (Echinacea purpurea (L) Moench) (1:7.5-14.6) 860 mg. Extraction solvent: ethanol 65% v/v Fresh Echinacea root (Echinacea purpurea (L) Moench) (1:7.1-12.5) 45 mg. Extraction solvent: ethanol 65% v/v
1 ml of Echinaforce is equivalent to 25 oral drops.
The other ingredients used for the liquid are ethanol.
Do not use this product if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not use if you are:
You should also be aware that our Echinacea drops, like all herbal tinctures, contains ethanol (alcohol). Each dose of tincture contains up to 350mg of ethanol - equivalent to 8.8ml of beer (less than a tablespoon) or 3.7ml of wine (less than a teaspoon). If you suffer from alcoholism, the alcohol content may be harmful. If you are in a high-risk group (eg. patients with liver disease or epilepsy) you should consider the alcohol content before taking this product.
1. What are the benefits of Echinaforce®?
Our Echinacea drops and tablets may be used to relieve the symptoms of the common cold and flu, helping the body fight these and other similar infections of the upper respiratory tract.
2. How does it work?
It helps maintain the body's resistance by strengthening the immune system. The benefit of this is that the body is able to fight the symptoms of cold, flu and upper respiratory tract infections better.
3. Are summer colds different from ordinary common colds experienced during the winter?
No, these are similar infections and although they may give rise to different symptoms they will behave and respond to treatment in the same way.
4. How do I know if I have the flu?
It can sometimes be difficult to tell. Flu (or influenza) produces similar symptoms to the common cold but these are usually more severe. In addition, you may experience fever, sweats and muscle aches.
5. Can I take Echinaforce® if I’m due to have the flu jab or vaccination?
Whilst there are no contraindications for the use of Echinacea drops or tablets either immediately before or after the flu vaccination, if you currently have a cold or flu infection, you should speak to the person administering the vaccine to confirm that you are able to proceed with it.
Getting sufficient sleep may also help to improve one’s response to vaccinations. Research has suggested that we may not get the maximum benefit from the flu jab, in terms of our body’s ability to produce sufficient antibodies, if we regularly sleep less than 6 hours per night.1
6. What is a head cold?
There really is no proper definition for the term 'head cold'. It is a commonly used expression usually indicating that symptoms, such as a blocked nose or sore throat, are confined to the head.
7. I have glaucoma and can’t take some cold and flu remedies because they contain antihistamines. Can I use Echinaforce®?
Yes, you can use Echinaforce®. There are no known reasons why people with glaucoma should not use Echinaforce®.
8. Will Echinaforce® affect my blood pressure? It is high and I have been told not to use some cold and flu remedies.
There are no known problems for people with high blood pressure taking Echinaforce®, which is an extract of freshly harvested Echinacea purpurea.
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Customer rating:
4th September 2024
“Started using this product when flying - you tend to catch infections in a plane. Now take it, one a day, as regular immune booster, and have not had a cold in years.”
Response from A.Vogel: Delighted to hear that you've not had a cold for years.
Customer rating:
4th September 2024
“Great product! Haven't had a cold since I started taking it!”
Response from A.Vogel: Superb!
Customer rating:
13th March 2024
“Works for me highly recommended for cold symptoms”
Sandra Penson
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Customer rating:
5th March 2024
“good for when you have a cold seems to help along with a vitamin c supplement.”
Michael Mc Laughlin
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Customer rating:
5th March 2024
“great spray for a sore throat, it keeps the throat moist, and lets you get a better sleep.”
Michael Mc Laughlin
Response from A.Vogel: Great comments, thank you.
Customer rating:
28th February 2024
“It works for some viruses together with 4-8g vitamin C and concentrated garlic capsules”
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Customer rating:
28th February 2024
“An excellent product, which my family have used for many years. Also prompt, efficient service.”
Larraine Spalding
Response from A.Vogel: Lovely comments, thank you.
Customer rating:
1st November 2023
“Excellent works well at boosting immunity.”
Customer rating:
1st November 2023
“This product always fights off colds in the very early stages. I take it regularly in winter and it is highly protective.”
Elizabeth J Cowley
Customer rating:
16th August 2023
“It has been very helpful. Thank you.”
Response from A.Vogel: We are delighted to have helped with Echinaforce Hot Drink.
Customer rating:
31st July 2023
“Always great products and service. Highly recommend this product for coughs colds sore throats and general well being.”
Trudi Day
Response from A.Vogel: Thank you very much for your recommendation and comments.
Customer rating:
21st April 2023
“WHY ELSE if 5 stars are given means the product is good”
Mary Jackman
Response from A.Vogel: Great comment.
Customer rating:
24th March 2023
“V. Good customer service discount for next purchase a good incentive”
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Customer rating:
24th March 2023
“Strengthens immune system and gets rid of viruses”
Response from A.Vogel: Thank you for your feedback!
Customer rating:
24th March 2023
“I can recommend A.Vogel Echinaforce Forte for sure but I am not impressed with their mail order operation I am a regular customer but twice in the past I needed the stuff the next day so I placed the order in time and paid the little bit extra they asked for but I didn't get my items the following day. They use Royal Mail and I don't think Royal Mail don't do tracked 24 from their location but when I tried to bring it to their attention they were dismissive outright, so, am I impressed, absolutely not”
Response from A.Vogel: Sorry to hear that you had a couple of issues receiving your orders - we don't like unhappy customers. We use a trackable service, so we're surprised that it appears to have failed twice. Please contact our Customer Service Dept. 0800 085 0821 should you wish to discuss this matter further.
Customer rating:
21st March 2023
“Good product at a reasonable price.”
Mark Ostheimer
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Customer rating:
16th March 2023
“Consistently excellent service and quality products.”
R A Hough
Response from A.Vogel: Lovely comments, thank you very much.
Customer rating:
7th March 2023
“I discovered echina force when I had a bad cold following an airline flight. It was fabulously effective at keeping us well enough to enjoy a city break to celebrate a significant milestone. We have used it and reccomended it ever since. A Vogel UK are a very efficient online supplier, and were easy to contact by phone when I had a problem with my order. They were quick to help and provide the information I needed.”
Response from A.Vogel: Lovely feedback, thank you so much for passing it on.
Customer rating:
7th March 2023
“Great quality supplements; Look forward to you making Rest Well spray which Higher Nature used to supply”
Eleonora Murnaghan
Customer rating:
22nd February 2023
“pleasant drink though don't know if I can say it helped with cold”
Verra Soanes
Response from A.Vogel: Thanks for the feedback.
Customer rating:
22nd February 2023
“All good & a discount for future”
Stephen Mansie
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Customer rating:
22nd February 2023
“All good & quick delivery”
Stephen Mansie
Response from A.Vogel: Thanks for the review.
Customer rating:
22nd February 2023
“Prompt delivery,excellent quality and good prices.”
Helen Drury
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Customer rating:
22nd February 2023
“Fast efficient service very pleased and a good price with money off future purchases”
Stanley Douglas
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Customer rating:
20th February 2023
“Pleasant comforting helps cope with any colds,etc. A winter standby. Soothes sore throat”
Vyvienne Nash
Response from A.Vogel: Lovely comments, thank you.
Customer rating:
20th February 2023
“Its a good product and you are a good company ! many years ago you donated a large amount to a childrens Hospice in Romania, and saved lives because the government would not allow the charity to give flu jabs. I havent forgotten so I rate you highly”
Christine Cook
Response from A.Vogel: Thank you very much for your lovely comments.
Customer rating:
20th February 2023
“Love this it really does help to fight a sore throat straight away”
Response from A.Vogel: Great feedback for Echinacea Sore Throat spray!
Customer rating:
20th February 2023
“I found this to be a soothing drink.”
Sue Harrison
Response from A.Vogel: Delighted that Echinacea Hot Drink helped to soothe you.
Customer rating:
10th February 2023
“Great product, I definitely recommend it for cold and flu symptoms. I enjoyed the taste too.”
Response from A.Vogel: Thank you for the great comments regarding Echinaforce Hot Drink.
Customer rating:
10th February 2023
“Consistently excellent service.”
R A Hough
Response from A.Vogel: Great comment, thank you.
Customer rating:
10th February 2023
“Handy to have when you feel a sore throat coming on.”
Response from A.Vogel: Thanks for the feedback.
Customer rating:
10th February 2023
“This spray is excellent. It feels a tad "hot" when you spray but the relief is more or less instant and very long lasting. I wouldn't be without it now,”
Barbara Walter
Response from A.Vogel: We too love the warm, soothing effect of Echinaforce Sore Throat spray; delighted that it's one of your go to products.
Customer rating:
9th February 2023
“Very refreshing, would recommend to family and friends.”
Response from A.Vogel: Lovely comments, thank you.
Customer rating:
9th February 2023
“It's an amazing product. Protects against colds etc very effectively. Very good as a boost to the immune system.”
Irena Paxton
Response from A.Vogel: Wonderful comments, thank you.
Customer rating:
3rd February 2023
“Lovely to have echinacea in a warming drink”
Barbara Thomas-Brown
Response from A.Vogel: Glad you're enjoying the warmth of Echinaforce Hot Drink
Customer rating:
2nd February 2023
“This tastes good and I think it definitely speeded up the healing process of a cough and cold . Highly recommend!”
Kathleen Aiken
Response from A.Vogel: Super result!
Customer rating:
27th January 2023
“Would like them to be a pastille”
Janis Rayner
Response from A.Vogel: The spray helps direct Echinacea to hit the spot immediately
Customer rating:
27th January 2023
“Great product and good delivery times”
Valerie Bransby
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Customer rating:
26th January 2023
“Very impressed with the service and product”
Customer rating:
2nd February 2023
“I always take echinaforce at the first sign of a cold and I am sure it prevents it from progressing to something more serious.”
Response from A.Vogel: Good comments!
Customer rating:
3rd February 2023
“used them before very good for colds or flu”
Response from A.Vogel: Thank you for your repeat purchase.
Customer rating:
3rd February 2023
“Excellent service! Definitely worth buying direct.”
Helen Drury
Response from A.Vogel: Thank you for the kind words.
Customer rating:
3rd February 2023
“Super quick delivery and my favourite echinacea product.”
Victori
Response from A.Vogel: We love being a favourite!
Customer rating:
20th January 2023
“Lovely product, I had a bit of a sore throat and it was soothing, I havent tried it for a cold yet, but im sure it would be good for the immune system.”
Response from A.Vogel: Thank you for your feedback, much appreciated.
Customer rating:
20th January 2023
“This product did not help in any way.”
Owen Scott
Response from A.Vogel: Sorry to hear that Echinaforce Hot Drink didn't help you. Please phone our Product Helpline should you wish any recommendations for any other products to help you: 0845 608 5858
Customer rating:
20th January 2023
“Very soothing and a natural, effective product.”
Deborah Francis
Response from A.Vogel: Great feedback, thank you.
Customer rating:
16th January 2023
“Excellent product & first class service. I am very happy with the products & the customer service supplied by A Vogel & would recommend them to my friends & family .”
Response from A.Vogel: Lovely comments, thank you very much.
Customer rating:
5th December 2022
“Pleased with this company and my purchase, Thank you”
Erika Fischer
Response from A.Vogel: Good to know!
Customer rating:
5th December 2022
“I've been using these drops for years to ward off colds and strengthen my immune system.”
Irena Paxton
Response from A.Vogel: Thank you for passing on your comments.
Customer rating:
5th December 2022
“Both items genuine fast delivery and easy to purchase have no hesitt y ration in recommending highly recommend”
Judy Fenton
Response from A.Vogel: Brilliant review! Thank you for posting!
Customer rating:
5th December 2022
“Excellent at warding off infections by improving my immunity.Many times I,ve thought i was developing a cold but sfter taking these it has come to nothing”
Ann Shirley
Response from A.Vogel: Fantastic feedback, thank you!
Customer rating:
5th December 2022
“Not had to use these yet but expect usual good results from Vogel.”
Pamela Williamson
Response from A.Vogel: Here's hoping it's a while before you need to use!
Customer rating:
5th December 2022
“Very effective for sore throats - and easy to use.”
Charleen Agostini
Response from A.Vogel: Great review, thank you.
Customer rating:
5th December 2022
“Excellent as usual great value”
Gillian Lamont
Response from A.Vogel: Thank you for your review, much appreciated.
Customer rating:
5th December 2022
“Works well for me if used correctly .”
Response from A.Vogel: Great feedback...remember to take them!
Customer rating:
5th December 2022
“I have had two minor colds in ten years so it works for me”
Response from A.Vogel: Wow!
Customer rating:
9th December 2022
“really good spray for throat, and it enables you to get a good sleep”
Michael Mc Laughlin
Response from A.Vogel: You definitely need a good sleep, especially when you're not 100%
Customer rating:
5th December 2022
“I have been buying Vogels brand of Echinacea for years, we are never without a bottle in the house as it cures many ills, from colds & Flu to minor infections like sore gums & the start of a sore throat to gargle with, it’s the best Echinacea of all of the brands, in my opinion.”
Response from A.Vogel: We are bowled over with your fantastic comments!
Customer rating:
21st November 2022
“I find Echinaforce plus excellent for the onset of a cold or any time I'm feeling a trifle peelie wallie! Always turns unwell feelings around rapidly. I often recommend to friends and family”
Ruth Bailey
Response from A.Vogel: We are really pleased to hear that Echinaforce Forte rapidly turns around your colds.
Customer rating:
9th December 2022
“Took these when I had a sore throat. Fixed it”
Elizabeth Mason
Response from A.Vogel: Great result.
Customer rating:
14th November 2022
“Good product, great service and prompt delivery by Royal Mail.”
John Clark
Response from A.Vogel: Thank you for your comments.
Customer rating:
14th November 2022
“I can always rely on A. Vogel products to help a variety of problems”
Response from A.Vogel: Lovely comments, thank you.
Customer rating:
14th November 2022
“I take 15 drops of this every night and have not had a chest infection ( which I previously got every 2-4 months) for over a year.”
Debra Cooper
Response from A.Vogel: That's a great result from Echinacea.
Customer rating:
14th November 2022
“A Vogel are a very reliable company. I have used their echinacea drops for a long time, and they work for me. Goods are always delivered quickly from them, I highly recommend.”
Response from A.Vogel: Lovely feedback, thank you.
Customer rating:
14th November 2022
“Always take this when I think a cold is imminent.”
Linda Forrister
Response from A.Vogel: Delighted that Echinacea Hot Drink is a go to product for you!
Customer rating:
3rd November 2022
“I have been using this product for a while . And it works”
Josette Kaiser
Response from A.Vogel: Delighted that Echinaforce Hot Drink works for you.
Customer rating:
27th October 2022
“Easy to order, arrived quickly. Been using these dropped for a long time, I believe they work.”
Barry Moore
Customer rating:
24th October 2022
“Excellent product and service”
Alexandra Scott
Response from A.Vogel: Thank you for passing on your comments.
Customer rating:
19th October 2022
“It works I’ve used it before. This is just the same. Love Vogel. Willbye again”
Response from A.Vogel: We thank you for your custom, and your feedback.
Customer rating:
13th October 2022
“This is our go to! We don’tgo with it!”
Response from A.Vogel: Glad to hear that Echinaforce is on your go to list.
Customer rating:
1st April 2022
“I buy echinacea from Vogel on a regular basis. I now have a standing order and receive it regularly with a slight discount. The produce is excellent and helps to prevent colds. Since taking it, over the last few years I have had only one cold. At the first sign of symptoms I start taking it and the cold never develops. I prefer the liquid as it seems to work quicker for me.”
Sylvia Beattie
Response from A.Vogel: Wonderful result and thank you for your regular custom.
Customer rating:
1st April 2022
“This is the best sore throat remedy you will ever buy! The design of the bottle and wand make it perfect to get right to the back of your throat. Can taste a bit strong/weird but the benefits soon outweigh this”
Response from A.Vogel: Great comments, thank you for passing on.
Customer rating:
15th March 2022
“It works. Full stop. I have used it for many years”
Richard Urbach
Response from A.Vogel: Thank you for your loyal custom.
Customer rating:
7th March 2022
“GREAT PRODUCT. GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE”
Anne Smith
Response from A.Vogel: And great comments, thank you.
Customer rating:
23rd February 2022
“I have been using this product for many years and it has never let me down. As soon as I feel slightly under the weather, generally when I know a cold or worse is coming on, I immediately take and keep taking echinacea drops over an extended period. Generally it backs the symptoms right away, and, if not, it relieves the worst the cold or flu can throw at me. Yes, I’m convinced that it does boost the immune system in the longer term.”
Alexander Mckinven
Response from A.Vogel: Fantastic comments, we at A.Vogel all love Echinaforce, it keeps us all going through the cold and flu seasons.
Customer rating:
23rd February 2022
“Great service and good product and prices”
Pam Thorpe
Response from A.Vogel: Thank you for your lovely comments.
Customer rating:
2nd March 2022
“Great product, helps keeping cold viruses at bay.”
Trischian Livie
Response from A.Vogel: Glad Echinaforce is helping to keep those dreaded bugs at bay.
Customer rating:
25th February 2022
“My family have been using this product for years, as we have good results when taking it at the first signs of cold symptoms.”
Response from A.Vogel: Thank you for your loyal and continued custom, we are delighted that Echinaforce is family go to product.
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