Natural Products Expo East In Brief
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Nature's Way: Umcka ColdCare line of cough/cold homeopathic remedies launched at Natural Products Expo East in Washington, D.C. Sept. 5-7. Product is derived from Pelargonium sidoides, "a species of geranium unique to South Africa." Umcka carries the claim: "shortens duration of throat, sinus and bronchial irritations." Nature's Way reports that sales of the product are seven times 2001 sales in Germany. Umcka comes in 1 oz. original or alcohol-free drops and 4 oz. menthol or cherry syrup flavors for a retail price of $12.99...
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