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Herb Valley Horseradish and Garlic Complex and Vitamin C 100 Tablets
Herb Valley Horseradish & Garlic Complex is a traditional remedy for
the symptomatic relief of hay fever, upper respiratory tract infections,
colds, flu and mucous congestion.
Horseradish is traditionally used in combination with other ingredients
such as garlic in herbal decongestant formulas.i
Garlic is recognised world wide as an antimicrobial and immune-
enhancing agent1. Alliin, found in garlic, has been shown to exert
antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic and antiviral activities2. It may
also help to reduce the duration of the common cold3.
Calcium Ascorbate is a form of Vitamin C is an antioxidant and is gentle to the
stomach.
Fenugreek has been shown to exhibit some anti-inflammatory and immuno-stimulant
properties1.
St John's Wort may help inflammation and has been shown in the past to possess
some antiviral and bactericidal activity1.
Peppermint has been included to help soothe nasal irritation1.
Therapeutic Benefits
· Assists with supporting the immune system for the symptomatic relief of hay fever
and catarrh.
· Assists with the relief of symptoms of colds and flu.
· May provide relief of mucous congestion.
· Beneficial for use in upper respiratory tract infections.
Active Ingredients per tablet
Armoracia rusticana (Horseradish) root extract dry concentrate 50mg
Equivalent to:
Root dry 250mg
Essential Oils not more than 375mcg
Allium sativum (Garlic)bulb extract dry concentrate 2.5mg
Equivalent to:
Bulb fresh 30mg
Alliin 85mcg
Garlic Bulb Powder 375mg
D,L-alpha-tocopherol (Vitamin E) 20mcg
Horseradish & Garlic Complex
Calcium Ascorbate Dihydrate 50mg
Equivalent to:
Ascorbic Acid 41mg
Calcium 4.7mg
Hypromellose 1.49mg
Tartaric Acid 52mcg
Trigonella foenum-graecum (Fenugreek) seed extract dry 7.5mg
concentrate
Equivalent to:
Seed dry 30mg
Maltodextrin 1.5mg
Gluten Nil
Hypericum perforatum (St John's Wort) extract concentrate 5mg
Equivalent to:
Herb Dry 30mg
Hypericin 15mcg
Maltodextrin 500mcg
Gluten Nil
Peppermint Oil 10mg
Non Active Ingredients
· Calcium Hydrogen Phosphate · Pollen Powder
· Cellulose Microcrystalline · Silica colloidal anhydrous
· Povidone · Magnesium Stearate
· Soy Polysaccharide
Additional Information
No added sugar, salt, yeast, gluten, starch, wheat, corn, milk derivatives,
preservatives, artificial colours and sweeteners.
Recommended Daily Dosage for adults
Take two tablets three times daily with food.
Or as directed by your Healthcare Practitioner.
Medicine Interactions
Consult your healthcare professional before use if you are taking, or think you may
be taking, cyclosporine, oral contraceptives (birth control pills), warfarin, protease
inhibitors or reverse transcriptase inhibitors (antiviral drugs), amitriptyline, simvastatin
or irinotecan. St John's Wort has been noted to increase the action of the hepatic
Horseradish & Garlic Complex
P450 enzyme system, which may decrease the efficacy of these medications.
Consult your health care professional before use if you are taking prescription
antidepressants (tricyclics or SSRIs). St John's Wort may interfere with the action of
these medications.
Consult your healthcare professional before use if you are taking digoxin. St John's
Wort may interfere with the action of this medication.
Consult your healthcare professional before use if taking warfarin. Garlic may
increase the risk of bleeding with this medication.
Consult your healthcare profession if you are receiving hypoglycaemic therapy.
Fenugreek may lower blood glucose levels.
Seek Medical advice before taking if you are currently using any prescribed
medications.
Caution
People with bleeding abnormalities should avoid therapeutic doses of garlic.
Garlic may increase the risk of bleeding associated with surgery. Discontinue use at
least 2 weeks before surgery.
St John's Wort affects the way many prescription medications work, including oral
contraceptives. Consult your doctor.
This product may cause allergic reactions in individuals with an allergy to pollen.
Vitamin, mineral, and herbal supplements are not intended to replace a balanced
diet.
Always read the label.
Take only as directed.
If symptoms persist consult your Healthcare Practitioner.
Storage
Store below 300C in a dry place away from sunlight.
Packaging
Code Quantity
100136 100 Tablets
100137 250 Tablets
Horseradish & Garlic Complex
Regulatory Information
ARTG Number: 28985
Revision Information
Last Revised 9 June 2006
Disclaimer
This information is general in nature and should not be used for diagnosing or
treating a health problem or disease.
This information is not intended to replace the advice of qualified health care
practitioners.
This information is being continually updated and is subject to change without notice.
No warranty or guarantee of a cure is expressed or implied with any information
included herein, nor does Essential Nutrients Pty Ltd make any representations
regarding the use or the results obtained with the information. In no event shall
Essential Nutrients Pty Ltd, its employees or associates be liable to any person or
individual for any loss or damage whatsoever which may arise from the use of this
information.
The information contained herein should be used at your own discretion.
Reference:
i Braun L. & Cohen M. 2004, Herbs & Natural Supplements: An Evidence Based Guide, Elsevier Mosby,
Sydney.
2 Ankri S. & Mirelman D. 1999, Antimicrobial properties of allicin from garlic, Microbes Infect, vol. 1, no.2,
pp.125-129.
3 Josling P. 2001, Preventing the common cold with a garlic supplement: a double-blind, placebo-controlled
survey, Adv Ther, vol. 18, no. 4, pp. 189-193.
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