Description
When everybody around you seems to be coughing. 😂
You know the season.
Someone at work is sick.
Someone in your family is sick.
The person behind you at the grocery store is coughing.
And suddenly you’re thinking:
“Absolutely not. I do NOT have time for this.”
I understand.
Booster Shot is one of my longtime seasonal blends, combining elderberry, ginger, citrus peel and echinacea into one simple, alcohol-free formula created to support everyday immune wellness.
Four familiar plants.
One little bottle.
And one of those remedies I like having around when cold-weather season rolls in.
1 fl oz (30 mL) • Alcohol-Free • Glycerin-Based • Small Batch
Does this sound familiar?
The weather changes and suddenly everybody around you is sniffling.
Cold and flu season has arrived and you’d like to give your everyday wellness routine a little extra attention.
You’ve been traveling, working too much, sleeping too little or generally running yourself ragged.
Or maybe you simply like keeping a few herbal staples in the cabinet during fall and winter.
That’s exactly where Booster Shot fits.
Booster Shot was created to support:
- Everyday immune-system function
- Seasonal wellness
- Antioxidant support
- The body’s natural defenses
- Overall wellness during colder months
- A simple seasonal herbal routine
Nothing dramatic.
No promise that you’re never going to catch another cold.
Just four plants and a little extra support during the season when everybody seems to be sharing their germs. 😂
Why I Made Booster Shot
Living in the real world means you’re going to be around germs.
Especially during fall and winter.
And after years of learning about herbs and making remedies, there were certain plants I kept seeing again and again in traditional seasonal preparations.
Elderberry.
Ginger.
Citrus peel.
Echinacea.
All four were familiar.
All four had long histories of use.
And together they made sense to me as a simple seasonal formula.
So I made Booster Shot.
Like most things at Binford’s, it wasn’t about creating some elaborate wellness protocol.
I wanted something simple I could keep in the cabinet when the seasons changed.
I made it.
I used it.
I shared it.
And eventually it became another longtime Binford’s favorite.
Now it’s back for the fall/winter Shop Drop.
— Ashley
What’s Inside?
No mile-long ingredient panel. Just four familiar plants.
Elderberry
Elderberry has a long history of traditional use, particularly in seasonal herbal preparations.
The dark berries naturally contain plant compounds including anthocyanins and other polyphenols, which have antioxidant activity.
It’s probably the ingredient people recognize most immediately when they see Booster Shot.
Ginger
If you’ve looked at more than one Binford’s bottle, you’ve probably figured out that I really like ginger. 😂
And for good reason.
It’s one of those wonderfully versatile plants that has been used in food and traditional herbal preparations for generations.
Ginger naturally contains compounds including gingerols and shogaols and is included here as part of the overall seasonal wellness formula.
Citrus Peel
Instead of treating the peel like something to throw away, herbal traditions have found plenty of uses for it.
Citrus peel contains naturally occurring plant compounds including flavonoids and aromatic oils.
It also gives this blend a bright citrus character that pairs beautifully with ginger and elderberry.
Echinacea
Echinacea is probably one of the most recognizable plants associated with seasonal herbal wellness.
It has a long history of traditional use and continues to be commonly included in botanical preparations intended to support normal immune function and seasonal wellness.
And that’s it.
Organic Elderberry
Organic Ginger
Organic Citrus Peel
Organic Echinacea
Non-GMO Glycerin + Water
No alcohol. No coconut. No soy. No unnecessarily complicated formula.
How I Use It
Shake well before using.
Take 1–2 droppers (30–60 drops), 2–3 times daily or as needed.
Hold under the tongue or along the gumline for approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute, then swallow.
For me, Booster Shot is one of those bottles I especially like having around during fall, winter, travel and the generally germy parts of life.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Why Glycerin Instead of Alcohol?
I made this choice years ago and stuck with it.
I prefer glycerin-based tinctures because they’re alcohol-free, approachable and pleasant to take.
Our glycerin is non-GMO and sustainably sourced, and the formula contains no coconut or soy.
That also makes Booster Shot an alcohol-free option for people who avoid alcohol for personal, lifestyle, sensitivity or recovery reasons.
Simple as that.
Made the Same Way I Started
Booster Shot is still made in small batches.
I prepare it.
I strain it.
I bottle it.
I label it.
I pack it.
There’s no enormous supplement factory behind Binford’s.
It’s still the same basic process I started with years ago:
Plants. Glycerin. Small batches. Me.
And honestly?
That’s exactly how I like it.
Is Booster Shot Right for You?
If you walked up to my market table in November and said:
“Everybody around me is sick.”
I’d probably immediately understand why you stopped. 😂
I’d show you Booster Shot and explain that it’s my simple four-herb seasonal wellness blend.
Not a magic force field.
Not a guarantee that you won’t get sick.
And definitely not something I’m going to tell you “prevents the flu.”
It’s simply one of the herbal formulas I created to support everyday immune wellness, particularly during the seasons when people tend to pay a little more attention to it.
If that’s what you’re looking for?
This is where I’d start.
Your Fall & Winter Cabinet
The Hero Trio stays at the heart of Binford’s year-round.
But some remedies just make more sense during certain seasons.
That’s exactly what Shop Drops are for.
They give me room to bring back some of the products I’ve made over the years without going back to keeping 50+ remedies permanently stocked.
And Booster Shot?
This one belongs in the fall/winter drop.
When the batch is gone, it may disappear again until I decide it’s time to make another.
The Little Details
Product: Booster Shot
Size: 1 fl oz / 30 mL
Base: Non-GMO glycerin + water
Alcohol: None
Ingredients: Organic Elderberry, Organic Ginger, Organic Citrus Peel, Organic Echinacea, Non-GMO Glycerin, Water
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Because I work with botanical ingredients, slight differences in color, flavor or appearance between batches can occur.
Plants aren’t identical from harvest to harvest.
That’s normal.
A Quick Note From Me
Natural doesn’t automatically mean appropriate for everyone.
If you’re pregnant or nursing, taking medication, managing a health condition, or considering an herbal product for a child, talk with an appropriate healthcare professional about the ingredients first.
Because Booster Shot contains echinacea, people with allergies to plants in the daisy/ragweed (Asteraceae) family should use extra caution. Echinacea may also be inappropriate for some people with autoimmune conditions or those taking medications that suppress the immune system, so that’s worth discussing with your healthcare professional.
If you have a known allergy or sensitivity to any of the ingredients, don’t use the product.
Individual experiences vary.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Iris (verified owner) –
I’ve tried all of Ms. B tinctures and they’re awesome! My husband woke up feeling body aches and sneezes, I gave him the immune booster and Reishi tincture, he didn’t complain again. Thank you so much for creating and sharing with us, may your hands and knowledge continue to be blessed?
Ashleigh –
Goes perfectly with my echinacea tea!
Charis –
These tinctures are wonderful! I happened to receive them just as I was getting a cold, and they worked wonders! That little cold didn’t stand a chance and passed within 2 days. Love this stuff!
Azia –
Ahhhh you can’t go wrong with Booster Shot Tincture to keep your immunity in check and germs away. It’s a go to in my family and I just replaced the other bottle that we finished because it’s th perfect remedy to keep in the cabinet. It definitely works!!!
Christine –
Everything smells so fresh, natural, and delicious!
Sarah –
I sent this as a gift 🎁 to my sister and she loved it. Thank you Ashley!!