Orange Naturals Cough+Cold Care Tincture | 100mL
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| Serving | 2 mL, 3 times per day |
| Licensed Natural Health Product | NPN 80035155 |
| Quality Standards | GMP-compliant facility |
| Country | Made in Canada  |
About this item
- 4-HERB NATUROPATHIC FORMULA: Combines Echinacea, Ginger, Lungwort and Thyme in a fast-absorbing liquid tincture to help fight off infections that settle in the nose and chest.
- HELPS RELIEVE COUGHS AND FIGHT COLDS: Used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve coughs and fight colds and infections - this product's Health Canada-authorized use.
- 150 MG ECHINACEA PER ML: Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea, 1:4 root extract), the most studied cold-season herb, at a full 150 mg dose per mL.
- GINGER, LUNGWORT AND THYME FOR CONGESTION: Ginger and Lungwort help clear away congestion, while Thyme brings antibacterial properties traditionally used for chest colds.
- FAST-ABSORBING TINCTURE, TAKE AT THE FIRST SIGN OF INFECTION: Take 2 mL, 3 times per day at the first sign of infection, preferably on an empty stomach.
- MADE IN CANADA, LICENSED BY HEALTH CANADA: Formulated by Orange Naturals and licensed under NPN 80035155.
Product Description
Cough+Cold Care Tincture - 4-Herb Naturopathic Support
Orange Naturals Cough+Cold Care Tincture combines Echinacea (150 mg), Ginger (60 mg), Lungwort (50 mg) and Thyme (12.5 mg) per mL in a fast-absorbing naturopathic tincture. Used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve coughs and fight colds and infections, this 4-herb formula is designed to help fight off infections that settle in the nose and chest at the first sign of illness. This 100 mL tincture is licensed as a Natural Health Product. Licensed Natural Health Product NPN 80035155.
La teinture Cough+Cold Care d'Orange Naturals combine échinacée (150 mg), gingembre (60 mg), pulmonaire (50 mg) et thym (12,5 mg) par mL dans une teinture naturopathique à absorption rapide. Utilisée en phytothérapie pour aider à soulager la toux et combattre les rhumes et les infections, cette formule à 4 plantes est conçue pour aider à combattre les infections qui s'installent dans le nez et la poitrine dès les premiers signes de la maladie. Cette teinture de 100 mL est homologuée comme produit de santé naturel. NPN 80035155.
4 Traditional Herbs, One Fast-Absorbing Tincture
Echinacea, Ginger, Lungwort and Thyme - fast-absorbing liquid format, 2 mL 3 times daily at the first sign of infection
150 mg Echinacea Per mL
Each mL delivers 150 mg of Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea, 1:4 root extract), one of the most widely used herbs for cold season, alongside Ginger, Lungwort and Thyme.
Fast-Absorbing Tincture Format
As a liquid tincture, this 4-herb blend can begin absorbing in the mouth, offering a fast-acting alternative to capsules or tablets at the first sign of infection.
Advanced Ingredients, Superior Results
Echinacea, Ginger, Lungwort and Thyme are each long-studied individually for immune, respiratory and antimicrobial support. Here is what the wider research explores about each.
Echinacea (root, Echinacea purpurea)
One of the most widely used herbs for cold season, traditionally used to help the body fight off infections.
150 mg per mL, 1:4 extractGinger (rhizome, Zingiber officinale)
A warming rhizome traditionally used to help clear congestion and calm coughs.
60 mg per mL, 1:5 extract
Lungwort (leaf, Pulmonaria officinalis)
A traditional respiratory herb used to help clear congestion from the chest.
50 mg per mL, 1:1 extractThyme (leaf, Thymus vulgaris)
An aromatic herb valued for its antibacterial properties, traditionally used for coughs and chest colds.
12.5 mg per mL, 1:4 extractOrange Naturals Cough+Cold Care Tincture: Supplement Facts
Each mL contains:
- Echinacea (root, Echinacea purpurea), 1:4 extract150 mg
- Ginger (rhizome, Zingiber officinale), 1:5 extract60 mg
- Lungwort (leaf, Pulmonaria officinalis), 1:1 extract50 mg
- Thyme (leaf, Thymus vulgaris), 1:4 extract12.5 mg
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Non-medicinal ingredients: 40% grain alcohol, purified water.
Recommended Use or Purpose: Helps to relieve coughs and fight colds and infections.
Recommended Dose (Adults): Take 2 mL, 3 times per day at the first sign of infection, preferably on an empty stomach. Recommended Duration of Use: Consult a healthcare practitioner for use beyond 2 months.
Cautions and Warnings: Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you have a progressive systemic disease such as tuberculosis, leukosis, collagenosis or multiple sclerosis, or if you are taking immunosuppressants. Hypersensitivity has been known to occur - discontinue use if this occurs. Keep out of reach of children.
Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and different information than what is shown on our website. We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. This item is sold and shipped by Amazon.ca.
Chaque mL contient :
- Échinacée (racine, Echinacea purpurea), extrait 1:4150 mg
- Gingembre (rhizome, Zingiber officinale), extrait 1:560 mg
- Pulmonaire (feuille, Pulmonaria officinalis), extrait 1:150 mg
- Thym (feuille, Thymus vulgaris), extrait 1:412.5 mg
Ingrédients non médicinaux : Ingrédients non médicinaux : Alcool de grain à 40 %, eau purifiée.
Usage ou fins recommandés : Aide à soulager la toux et à combattre les rhumes et les infections.
Posologie recommandée (adultes) : Prendre 2 mL, 3 fois par jour dès les premiers signes d'infection, de préférence à jeun. Durée d'utilisation recommandée : Consulter un praticien de la santé pour un usage de plus de 2 mois.
Mises en garde : Consulter un praticien de la santé avant d'en faire l'usage si vous souffrez d'une maladie systémique évolutive telle que la tuberculose, la leucose, la collagénose ou la sclérose en plaques, ou si vous prenez des immunosuppresseurs. Une hypersensibilité a été signalée - cesser l'utilisation si cela se produit. Garder hors de la portée des enfants.
NPN 80035155
Fight coughs and colds with a 4-herb naturopathic tincture
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Get it on Amazon.caWhy Orange Naturals Cough+Cold Care Tincture
Echinacea, Ginger, Lungwort and Thyme in one fast-absorbing tincture - used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve coughs and fight colds and infections.
150 mg Echinacea + 3 More Traditional Herbs
Each mL delivers Echinacea, Ginger, Lungwort and Thyme - a 4-herb blend to help fight off infections at the first sign of illness.
Helps relieve coughs and fight colds
Used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve coughs and fight colds and infections.
Fast-absorbing liquid tincture
Take 2 mL, 3 times per day at the first sign of infection - a fast-acting alternative to capsules.
Made in Canada, Health Canada licensed
Formulated by Orange Naturals and licensed as a Natural Health Product. NPN 80035155.
Inside every mL
150 mg Echinacea, 60 mg Ginger, 50 mg Lungwort and 12.5 mg Thyme per mL - take 2 mL, 3 times per day at the first sign of infection. Non-medicinal ingredients: 40% grain alcohol and purified water.
How to use it
Take 2 mL, 3 times daily at the first sign of infection
Adults: take 2 mL, 3 times per day at the first sign of infection, preferably on an empty stomach.
Use the dropper for accurate dosing
Each 100 mL bottle is designed for precise, drop-by-drop dosing directly into the mouth or diluted in water.
Consult a practitioner for use beyond 2 months
Consult a healthcare practitioner for use beyond 2 months, or if you have a progressive systemic disease or are taking immunosuppressants.
What the research says about these ingredients
Educational summaries of published research on Echinacea, Ginger, Lungwort and Thyme generally; not product-specific claims. Orange Naturals Cough+Cold Care Tincture's own authorized use under NPN 80035155 is that it is used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve coughs and fight colds and infections.
A randomized trial found no statistically significant benefit of an Echinacea purpurea root extract over placebo for treating the common cold
In 719 adults and children with new-onset common cold randomized to no pills, blinded placebo, blinded Echinacea, or open-label Echinacea, illness duration and global severity trended lower with Echinacea (a 28-point severity trend and 0.53-day duration trend favoring Echinacea versus blinded placebo) but did not reach statistical significance - an honest, mixed result for this single-herb Echinacea root formulation.
Human RCT (n=719)A multicenter randomized trial found a fixed combination of Echinacea, Baptisia and Thuja significantly reduced common cold symptoms versus placebo
In 263 patients with an acute common cold treated at 15 practice centres, a fixed combination herbal remedy (Radix echinaceae, Radix baptisiae, Herba thujae) significantly outperformed placebo on the primary efficacy measure, with response rates of 55.3% versus 27.3% among patients with at least moderate symptoms, and a benefit that emerged as early as day 2 and reached significance by day 4.
Human RCT (n=263)A randomized trial found Echinaforce and concentrated Echinacea purpurea preparations significantly reduced common cold symptoms versus placebo
Among 246 of 559 healthy adults who developed a common cold after enrollment, those taking Echinaforce (a 95% herb/5% root Echinacea purpurea preparation) or its 7-times-concentrated version had significantly greater reduction in a 12-symptom complaint index than a differently-prepared Echinacea root extract or placebo, with all preparations well tolerated.
Human RCT (n=246)A pharmacokinetic study found a combined Echinacea angustifolia and ginger extract produced anti-inflammatory gene-expression changes similar to hydrocortisone
In 10 healthy volunteers given softgel capsules combining Echinacea angustifolia and Zingiber officinale extracts, the bioactive compounds of both herbs were rapidly absorbed into plasma, and gene-expression profiling of blood cells showed immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory transcriptional changes comparable to those produced by hydrocortisone.
Human pharmacokinetic study (n=10)A randomized trial found higher-dose Echinacea purpurea formulations produced faster viral clearance than conventional formulations in adults with respiratory infections
In 246 adults treated for an acute respiratory tract infection, new higher-dose Echinacea purpurea formulations (lozenges or spray) produced significantly faster PCR-confirmed viral clearance by day 10 than conventional lower, prevention-dose formulations (70% versus 53%), with a trend toward faster clinical recovery and similar tolerability between formulations.
Human RCT (n=246)A review proposes Echinacea preparations as a candidate to help target viral entry, immunity and inflammation in COVID-19
Reviewing the pharmacological and immunomodulatory profile of Echinacea preparations, the authors hypothesize a role in modulating SARS-CoV-2 entry, internalization and replication alongside anti-inflammatory activity relevant to the immune-inflammatory cascade of COVID-19, while noting this is a proposed mechanism requiring further evidence-based clinical study.
ReviewA systematic review of Echinacea safety data found generally mild adverse events and no confirmed drug-metabolism interaction with standardized preparations
Reviewing published literature on Echinacea purpurea, E. angustifolia and E. pallida preparations, in vivo pharmacokinetic studies found no significant inhibition of human CYP2D6 or CYP3A4 by standardized Echinacea purpurea preparations, and adverse events reported across clinical trials were generally mild and mostly without established causality, supporting use in both children and adults.
Systematic reviewA benefit-risk review found long-term oral use of Echinacea purpurea squeezed sap was well tolerated
Reviewing safety reports on orally administered Echinacea purpurea squeezed sap, adverse events on oral use for up to 12 weeks were infrequent and consisted mainly of unpleasant taste, in contrast to the immunostimulation-type symptoms sometimes seen with parenteral administration, supporting good tolerability for long-term oral self-medication.
ReviewA critical evaluation of herbal remedy evidence found Echinacea generally better tolerated than synthetic medications, though cold-prevention efficacy evidence remained inconclusive
Evaluating clinical efficacy and adverse-event data across widely used herbal remedies, the review found herbal remedies including Echinacea were generally better tolerated than synthetic medications, while noting that evidence for Echinacea's effectiveness in common cold prevention was inconclusive or contradictory across studies - an honest, mixed assessment.
ReviewA systematic review and meta-analysis found ginger-based formulations improved allergic rhinitis symptoms in both animal and human studies
Pooling 21 studies (6 animal, 15 human), ginger-based formulations significantly reduced nasal itching, runny nose, sneezing and total nasal symptom scores in humans, and reduced nasal rubbing, sneezing and allergy-related biomarkers in animal models, though the authors note most interventions were multi-component so effects are more accurately attributed to the overall formulations than to ginger alone.
Systematic review & meta-analysisA review describes ginger's anti-inflammatory bioactive compounds and their relevance to respiratory and inflammatory conditions
Summarizing ginger's pharmacology, the review attributes its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiemetic and antioxidant properties chiefly to gingerols, shogaols and paradols, noting therapeutic exploration across respiratory infections, arthritis and metabolic conditions, while calling for more research into standardized dosing and long-term safety.
ReviewA randomized placebo-controlled trial found ginger did not significantly speed viral clearance in COVID-19 outpatients but reduced lung infiltrate and was safe
In 84 outpatients with confirmed COVID-19 randomized to 1000 mg ginger three times daily or placebo for 7 days, viral clearance did not differ significantly between groups (41.6% vs 42.8%), but imaging showed significantly reduced pulmonary infiltrate by day 7 in the ginger group, with no difference in adverse events or hospital admissions - an honest mixed finding reported alongside a good safety profile.
Human RCT (n=84)A network pharmacology and molecular dynamics study identified a ginger compound with strong predicted antiviral activity against coronavirus
Using network pharmacology, molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations alongside laboratory assays, the study found ginger's (6)-gingerdiacetate showed the strongest predicted binding to the viral main protease and spike receptor-binding domain, and confirmed the ginger hydroalcoholic extract itself exhibited antiviral activity in experimental testing.
Preclinical/computational studyA computational study identified candidate human protein targets underlying ginger's proposed anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity
Using chemical similarity searching and protein-protein interaction network analysis, the study identified 20 active ginger compounds interacting with 18 potential human protein targets across 12 SARS-CoV-2 proteins, highlighting SIGMAR1 as a possible druggable hub protein, with molecular dynamics simulation supporting a preferential interaction between ginger's 8-gingerdione and this target.
Computational studyA virtual screening study identified ginger's gingerol among top-interacting compounds against SARS-CoV-2 targets
Screening 37 active phytoconstituents from Indian spices including ginger, garlic, clove, cinnamon, black pepper and turmeric against six SARS-CoV-2-related protein targets using molecular docking, gingerol was identified among the top interacting ligands, alongside morin, myristic acid, quercetin, gallic acid and alliin, supporting further evaluation of these compounds as potential drug-lead candidates.
Computational studyA pharmacology study found thymol and carvacrol drive thyme extract's antispasmodic effect on airway smooth muscle and improve mucociliary clearance
Testing thyme extracts with normal versus very low thymol content in rat trachea, rat ileum and mouse ciliary-transport models, thymol and carvacrol produced a concentration-dependent antispasmodic effect on airway smooth muscle and increased mucociliary transport, though extracts with very low thymol content remained partly active - indicating thymol is an important but not the sole active component behind thyme's traditional broncholytic effects.
Preclinical pharmacology studyA review describes thymol's therapeutic potential for respiratory, nervous and cardiovascular disorders alongside its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties
Reviewing thymol - the major phenolic monoterpene of thyme essential oil, comprising 10-64% of its content - the authors summarize studies exploring its use for respiratory, nervous and cardiovascular conditions, and describe antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic activity, while cataloguing thymol's toxicity, bioavailability and metabolism data across animal and human studies.
ReviewA review of thyme's phytochemistry describes its traditional and pharmaceutical applications for respiratory and other conditions
Summarizing the phytochemical profile of Thymus species, the review describes thymol's role as thyme's principal bioactive monoterpene and catalogues studies supporting antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticarcinogenic and antispasmodic activity, alongside its long history of use as a medicinal and culinary herb native to the Mediterranean.
ReviewA randomized placebo-controlled trial found a thyme and ivy leaf fluid extract combination reduced coughing fits in adults with acute bronchitis
In 361 adults with acute bronchitis and productive cough randomized to an 11-day course of a fixed thyme-and-ivy-leaf fluid extract combination (not this product's own formula) or matched placebo, the herbal combination reduced coughing fits by 68.7% versus 47.6% for placebo by days 7-9, with responder rates of 96.2% versus 74.7% by end of treatment and no difference in adverse events between groups.
Human RCT (n=361)An observational pharmacy-based study found a thyme-ivy combination improved cough severity and quality of life in real-world use
In 730 patients with acute cough from upper respiratory tract infections who purchased a thyme-ivy herbal drop combination (not this product's own formula) at German pharmacies, symptom severity scores improved from 8.7 to 2.4 points and cough-related quality of life improved significantly by end of treatment, with 98.0% rating tolerability good or very good and no adverse drug reactions reported.
Observational study (n=730)An open clinical trial found a combined herbal cough syrup containing thyme, ivy, aniseed and marshmallow improved cough symptoms with good tolerability
In 62 patients with irritating cough from common cold, bronchitis or mucus-forming respiratory conditions treated for a mean of 12 days, a combined herbal syrup (thyme decoction, ivy leaf extract, aniseed and marshmallow root mucilage - not this product's own formula) improved cough and expectoration symptom scores, with efficacy and tolerability rated good or very good by 86-97% of doctors and patients and only one mild, likely-unrelated adverse event.
Open clinical trial (n=62)A study found Pulmonaria officinalis among the most antioxidant-rich of 21 traditional Bulgarian respiratory-support herbs
Screening 21 plants used in Bulgarian phytotherapy for respiratory, gastrointestinal and other inflammatory conditions, Pulmonaria officinalis (lungwort) was among seven herbs identified with high phenolic content and antioxidant capacity comparable to well-known antioxidant teas, supporting its traditional use as a respiratory herbal remedy.
In vitro phytochemical studyA study found a Pulmonaria officinalis extract showed antioxidant activity and a protective, dose-dependent effect against oxidative DNA damage
Chemically profiling a 70% ethanolic Pulmonaria officinalis (lungwort) extract, the study found it rich in polyphenols with notable antioxidant capacity across multiple assays, and found the extract protected cultured fibroblast cells against oxidative DNA damage at low concentrations while showing a genotoxic effect only at the highest concentration tested - a dose-dependent pattern the authors say supports further research into this traditionally respiratory-focused herb.
In vitro studyA study found Pulmonaria extracts inhibited cyclooxygenase-2 and protected blood plasma against oxidative stress in laboratory testing
Comparing phenolic-rich fractions of two Pulmonaria (lungwort) species traditionally used as respiratory remedies, both extracts partly prevented peroxynitrite-induced oxidative damage in human blood plasma and inhibited the COX-2 enzyme in vitro, with computational modeling identifying rosmarinic acid and related compounds as likely contributors to this activity.
In vitro & in silico studyFrequently asked questions
What is Orange Naturals Cough+Cold Care Tincture and what does it do?
It's a liquid tincture combining Echinacea, Ginger, Lungwort and Thyme (150 mg / 60 mg / 50 mg / 12.5 mg per mL). Used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve coughs and fight colds and infections.
How do I take it?
Adults take 2 mL, 3 times per day at the first sign of infection, preferably on an empty stomach. Consult a healthcare practitioner for use beyond 2 months.
Who should NOT use this product?
Do not use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or allergic to plants of the daisy (Asteraceae/Compositae) family, of which Echinacea is a member.
Who should consult a healthcare practitioner before using it?
Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you have a progressive systemic disease such as tuberculosis, leukosis, collagenosis or multiple sclerosis, or if you are taking immunosuppressants.
What are the non-medicinal ingredients?
40% grain alcohol and purified water.
How much is in one bottle?
Each bottle contains 100 mL (3.38 fl oz) of tincture.
Is this a Health Canada licensed product?
Yes - it is licensed as a Natural Health Product under NPN 80035155.
Where do I buy it?
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Fight coughs and colds with a 4-herb naturopathic tincture
Get Orange Naturals Cough+Cold Care Tincture on Amazon.ca - fast, protected delivery.
Get it on Amazon.caNatural Health Product NPN 80035155. Used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve coughs and fight colds and infections. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you are allergic to plants of the daisy (Asteraceae/Compositae) family. Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you have a progressive systemic disease such as tuberculosis, leukosis, collagenosis or multiple sclerosis, or if you are taking immunosuppressants. The research summaries on this page concern these ingredients generally and are educational - they are not additional product-specific claims beyond this product's Health Canada-authorized use. Read and follow the label. Consult a healthcare practitioner for use beyond 2 months. Results may vary.
Important information
Safety Information
Cautions and Warnings: Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you have a progressive systemic disease such as tuberculosis, leukosis, collagenosis or multiple sclerosis, or if you are taking immunosuppressants. Hypersensitivity has been known to occur - discontinue use if this occurs. Keep out of reach of children.
Indications
Recommended Use or Purpose: Helps to relieve coughs and fight colds and infections.
Ingredients
Medicinal Ingredients (each mL contains): Echinacea (root, Echinacea purpurea), 1:4 extract, 150 mg; Ginger (rhizome, Zingiber officinale), 1:5 extract, 60 mg; Lungwort (leaf, Pulmonaria officinalis), 1:1 extract, 50 mg; Thyme (leaf, Thymus vulgaris), 1:4 extract, 12.5 mg. Non-medicinal Ingredients: 40% grain alcohol, purified water.
Directions
Recommended Dose (Adults): Take 2 mL, 3 times per day at the first sign of infection, preferably on an empty stomach. Recommended Duration of Use: Consult a healthcare practitioner for use beyond 2 months.
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