All great to have on hand.  My daughter makes her own elderberry syrup to cut costs.  I make my own colloidal silver which is also a lot cheaper.  I also make up my own essential oil blends.  It's a lot of fun discovering and utilizing new and different natural remedies.  I am personally amazed at how MANY different things God has given us for healing.  Also, if you use homeopathics keep oscillicosinum on hand for flu (also sore throat).  You only need a few pellets not the whole tube.