“I personally use homeopathy. My favorite [medicines] are Oscillococcinum, which I take at the first sign of flu-like symptoms, and Histaminum, since I tend to have hay fever,” says Dr. Gilbert. “I have also used Gelsemium sempervirens a lot in my life to be less emotional before an exam. I took 5 pellets of Gelsemium sempervirens 12C or 30C the evening before each of my exams and 5 pellets the morning of. With this [medicine], I was much less emotional (I used to panic at exams), which helped me get excellent grades. Gelsemium is made from the plant yellow jasmine. It has no side effects or drug interactions.”

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• I like to take Oscillo first thing when I know something is coming on because I know it’s going to knock it out.
  – Kate Flannery, The Office

‘Are You Taking Your Oscillo?’

• When I feel something coming on, [Oscillococcinum’s] my go-to. My mom always calls me asking, “Are you taking your Oscillo?”
  – Jackson Hurst, Drop Dead Diva

• I woke up sick on my wedding day. My mother-in-law told me to take Oscillo and I was fine! That was years ago and the first time I took it. I’ve been using it ever since. It’s great!
  – James Bobin, Flight of the Conchords

‘I Took It This Morning’

• When I feel something come on, that’s when I take [Oscillo]. I just bought it and took it this morning!
  – Carrie Preston, True Blood

• I’ve seen this product [Oscillo] on every set I’ve been on.
  – Katrina Bowden, 30 Rock

• I survive on this stuff [Oscillo].
  – Michelle Forbes, True Blood

‘We All Take It’

• On a set, when everyone was sick with the flu, I took Oscillo. I recommend Oscillo to my mom and my family. We all take it.
  – Kevin Dillon, Entourage

• I highly endorse Oscillo. On the set, it is like a Petri dish, there are so many bugs. When one person has the flu, everyone gets sick, so we take Oscillo all the time.
  – Masi Oka, Heroes

The Oscillococcinum these celebrities are so excited about is also available in a version for children, called Children’s Oscillococcinum. Other Boiron cold season products for children include Children’s Coldcalm Pellets and Children’s Chestal. All of these medicines can be purchased at chain drug stores, general-merchandising stores and supermarkets, as well as at natural-product stores.

Give these products a try and experience the benefits these celebrities are raving about!