Umcka ColdCare Alcohol-Free Drops are clinically proven to shorten the duration and reduce the severity of cough, congestion, sore throat, and nasal and bronchial irritations. The included dropper provides convenient dosage. Take them straight or add drops to a beverage like tea or water to start feeling better, faster. Umcka (Pelargonium sidoides) roots, a member of the geranium family, have long been used to relieve respiratory and digestive ailments. This special root grows for three years before being harvested at peak maturity. Three hundred species of the geranium plant exist in our harvest area, but only one meets our high standards for Umcka.*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.††These indications are based solely on traditional homeopathic use. They have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration.