A personal note before you read on.
I have been using this method for decades — starting with Rutinoscorbin, today using IGMA RUTIN ASCORBIC MAX. I consider it effective. But I want to be clear: there are no official clinical studies confirming that this specific combination works as I describe.
IGMA RUTIN ASCORBIC MAX is a food supplement. Strepsils is an over-the-counter medicine — the only OTC medicine in this method. Neither is a treatment for any disease.
At times, the way I describe this method may sound medical. That's a shortcut in my thinking, not a clinical claim. What I'm sharing is personal experience — not a prescription. Always consult a doctor if symptoms are severe or persistent.
When you feel something like:
"A slightly scratchy throat. Unusual tiredness.
Unexplained warmth. Something not quite right."
Scratchy throat
Mild fatigue
Warmth or sweating
Dry cough
That's the moment you should react.
You don't need to know what's attacking. You don't need a diagnosis. You just need to notice — and act.
This method does not compete with vaccination or conventional medical treatment. It can be used alongside any treatment or prevention approach — or independently.
Ascorbic acid and rutin are among the most researched nutrients for immune function. They don't replace medicine. They support the body that medicine is trying to protect.
This method is for everyone.
01 — The Idea
Most people wait.
I act early.
Between prevention and cure — there is a third moment that most people overlook entirely.
1
Prevention
Daily maintenance. Stay prepared all year round.
E.R.A.
2
First signal
The crucial window. React now — you may stop it here.
3
Cure
Full-blown illness. Options narrow. Most people only start here.
02 — The Science
How viruses work —
and what helps.
Different viruses damage the body in different ways. Two compounds address both mechanisms.
Common cold
Suppresses immune defences
Influenza
Depletes immune resources
COVID-19
Damages vessel walls
Hantavirus
Damages vessel walls
↓ what research suggests helps ↓
Ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
Activates and supports immune defences
Rutin Sophora japonica 95%
Strengthens and seals vessel walls
Scientists call it synergy: each compound enhances the other. Ascorbic acid extends rutin's activity, rutin protects ascorbic acid from breakdown. Together they work better — and last longer.
A dual mechanism — depending on the threat.
Cold & Flu
Ascorbic acid takes the lead — activating immune cells, supporting interferon production. Rutin extends its activity and adds anti-inflammatory support.→ Ascorbic acid leads. Rutin supports.
COVID-19 & Hantavirus
Both viruses damage the endothelium — the lining of blood vessel walls. The roles reverse. Rutin strengthens and seals vascular walls. Ascorbic acid supports tissue repair.→ Rutin leads. Ascorbic acid supports.
03 — The Method
The Flu-Fighter E.R.A.
Early Response Action
A simple two-part approach — from daily prevention to the very first sign of infection.
Part 1 — Biochemical support
IGMA RUTIN ASCORBIC MAX
Rutin 250 mg + Ascorbic acid 1000 mg — in a single spoon
A level scoop every day — like a trusted companion always by your side. The moment you sense something coming, you don't wait. You call for reinforcements.
| When | Dose |
|---|
| Daily prevention |
1 level scoop / dayYear-round — especially during flu season. |
| ⚡ First signal — E.R.A. |
1 heaped scoop × 3 per dayStart immediately. Continue until symptoms clearly improve. |
Alternative — Rutinoscorbin (100 mg ascorbic acid + 25 mg rutin per tablet)
Minimum 5 tablets at once, two to three times daily — same mechanism, significantly more tablets required.
→ See exactly how I use this method
Part 2 — Local throat support
Antiseptic throat lozenge or spray
Any antiseptic lozenge or throat spray works in this method.
My personal choice: Strepsils Sore Throat & Blocked Nose with levomenthol (Ireland, UK) — Menthe Glaciale (France) — or any locally available antiseptic lozenge or spray.
Not necessarily because the throat is sore. If a virus is entering — it's coming through the mouth and nose. Disinfect the entry point early, before it goes further.
The basics — because they still matter
🛏RestAs much as possible.
☕Warm fluidsDrink generously.
🧣Keep warmAvoid cold draughts.
🌙SleepYour immune system's heaviest work.
04 — When to see a doctor
If symptoms persist —
see a doctor.
A physician can assess whether prescription treatment is needed.
Influenza →oseltamivir (Tamiflu), zanamivir (Relenza) — most effective within 48 hours.
COVID-19 →nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (Paxlovid), molnupiravir (Lagevrio) — early treatment is key.
Hantavirus →no approved antiviral treatment currently exists (as of May 2026)
05 — How it began
Finding the right dose
took decades.
I started with Rutinoscorbin — a well-known European medicine combining rutin (Rutoside trihydrate) and ascorbic acid. At standard doses it did very little during a real infection. Over time I worked out that only significantly higher doses made a real difference — but the number of tablets required was a barrier most people would simply never cross.
I also tried off-the-shelf capsule supplements: ascorbic acid 1000 mg and rutin 250 mg taken together — but buying them separately turned out to be simply too expensive.
Then I came across IGMA RUTIN ASCORBIC MAX — a powder with a measuring scoop that finally let me decide how much and when. That was it.
I won't say this is a cure. I can't say that. But I will say this: over decades of using this method, I haven't had a single flu that lasted more than a day — though this is only a supplement, not a medicine.
Draw your own conclusions.
IGMA RUTIN ASCORBIC MAX is available from the UK distributor: igmani.uk