Initial Defense 2 Oz

I originally go this from my acupuncturist. She advised me to use 10 to 12 drops under my tongue mixed with a smidge of water a couple of times a day for a few days when I first start to feel sick (hence the name, Initial Defense). It worked like a miracle. Sometimes I will feel tired and little "less than" for a few days but almost never get full blow, in the bed, sick.I am not seeing her anymore and am almost out of this tincture and so I looked for it online and found it at Amazon. I have to confess that I haven't opened and started using this bottle yet so this review is based on the formula I got from my acupuncturist. I can only assume it is the same and will work the same.The taste is very earthly but not bitter or horribly unpleasant like some tinctures can be.

My family has used this for the past 15 years. My kids (grown now) continue to use it when they think they are getting sick or feeling run-down and it works well to boost their immune system. They have learned the bitter taste is no big deal when they avoid getting sick or end up with a mild case of whatever is going around.

I always keep this on hand for the first hint of illness. It has kept many a cold at bay for me. I take this with olive leaf and oregano oil extract capsules for maximum protection. Also us these when traveling.

While I can't prove a negative, every time I've thought I was about to catch cold, and used initial defense (with some added Vitamin C) I've avoided the illness. Was I REALLY catching cold? No way to be sure.

This is pricey but I've been using this for 20 years to shorten or head off colds, I recommend it.

works!! as soon as you get the feeling of a cold...start taking.