Don’t want to get sick this year? Do you already feel a cold creeping in? Or do you want to get over your cold faster? Do you hate taking cold medicine because they make you feel sluggish?

Have you tried Umcka or Umckaloabo? It’s a homeopathic remedy that works very well. Umcka is an herbal extract that has been shown to work against colds, flu, sinusitis, tonsillitis and antibiotic-resistant ear infections and acute bronchitis in adults and children. It has shown both antiviral and antibiotic properties in killing both viruses and bacterial infections.

Umckaloabo is derived from the South African Geranium, that is native to South Africa.

Umcka comes in multiple forms. The most popular way to take is in liquid form or as tea.

The liquid kind is taken like traditional cold medicine however the Umcka does not have the traditional chalky taste. Nature’s Way makes several versions grape, cherry, mint, and lemon. I especially like the lemon flavor in the tea version. It’s Vegetarian and Gluten free.

Umcka is available at many natural food stores, Whole Foods, Central Market, Natural Groceries, etc.

The first sign of a cold I drink some Lemon Umcka tea. Give it a go with your next cold!