Pukka Andrographis, Organic Herbal Supplement, Supports Seasonal Wellbeing, Non-GM, Vegan, Sustainably Sourced), 30 capsules

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Information stated regarding dietary supplements is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. The pharma industry is spewing out nonsense about their commitment to producing antibiotics instead of helping to develop them,” Jim O’Neill, chair of the Chatham House think tank and a former Goldman Sachs chief economist, told a conference on antimicrobial resistance organised by the Wellcome Trust in January. Sambucol is available in a range of formats including liquids, capsules, gummies, pastilles, chewy tablets and effervescent tablet formats. The pharmaceuticalisation of herbalism has resulted in a health industry obsession with concentrated 95% curcumin products that are essentially isolated drug compounds – and, according to the WHO, not herbal.

Jankasem M, Wuthi-Udomlert M, Gritsanapan W (2013) Antidermatophytic properties of ar-turmerone, turmeric oil, and curcuma longa preparations.Other herbal remedies are also being tested – with a handful already showing promise as an alternative. Pukka Andrographis is a potent anti-bacterial and anti-microbial for the digestive, liver and respiratory systems. With this ‘holistic’ approach in mind, we developed an extraction method for our wholistic turmeric supplement using carbon dioxide (‘super critical extraction’), alcoholic tinctures and whole herb powder that captured the curcuminoids at around 30% as well as the volatile compounds and full-spectrum of other phytonutrients – combining the best of tradition and science. Although its sad news for supplements, the incredible benefits of organic herbs can still be experienced through our teas and tea gifts.

And there’s the extra worry now that my frequent use of antibiotics will add to the risk of antimicrobial resistance.But one in three people still takes a course of antibiotics each year – with three in four of these prescriptions for antibiotics handed out by GPs and at least one in four of these prescriptions being “inappropriately prescribed”, according to the latest statistics.

It is an antioxidant, which can help to neutralise free radicals in the body and contributes to the protection if cells against oxidative stress. By making organic farming practices worth more than soil- destroying conventional methods we could incentivise conservation of the Earth. Therefore, after a great deal of consideration, we have made the decision to stop producing our range of supplements by the end June 2023.Sambucol can be taken daily for immune protection and dosage can be increased for additional support. We apply values to our work at Pukka to create energy, inspiration, better results and satisfaction for ourselves and others. References Aggarwal BB, Yuan W, Shiyou Li, Gupta SC (2013) Curcumin-free turmeric exhibits anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities: Identification of novel components of turmeric. Details of the uses of Elderberry have been recorded since ancient times, as far back as the writings from the Greek Physician Hippocrates (460-370 BC), known as ‘The father of Medicine’, who even referred to elderberry as “nature’s medicine chest.

That insight into the world of Ayurvedic anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology and treatment opened my eyes to a whole new world. Content on this site is not intended to substitute for advice given by medical practitioner, pharmacist, or other licensed health-care professional. These herbs are rarely cultivated, as they are so readily available for ‘free’ in the local environment. Sambucol Immune Forte Effervescent Tabletscontainnatural Black Elderberries as well as Vitamin C and Zinc to help strengthen the immune system. Pressure from patients, anxious to leave the surgery with a prescription to beat what can feel like a never-ending sniffle or sore throat, is a big part of the problem, even though there’s little or no evidence that antibiotics have any impact on the length or severity of respiratory infections.Fortunately, says Alma, she has an alternative that prevents at least half of her respiratory infections. Doctors have been asked to avoid prescribing antibiotics for self-limiting illness such as respiratory infections and ensure that they are only prescribed for serious infections such as pneumonia and kidney infection. I met Pukka’s other founder, Tim Westwell, through an advert he had placed in Bristol’s monthly Venue magazine. I came across the remarkable world of traditional herbal medicine in 1991 on meeting an Ayurvedic doctor (more officially, vaidya) in India. With that end in mind, 20% of our 120-strong team are qualified as herbalists,nutritionists or plant scientists.