The present invention relates to methods and compositions effective in balancing over acidity levels or treating, preventing, or relieving the symptoms of, body over acidity or a condition associated with influenza. The compositions comprise an extract from the plant genera Taraxacum as an active ingredient, preferably from the roots of the species Taraxacum officinale. The composition can also be administered in combination with a traditional anti-over acidity medicine, either over-the-counter or prescription medicines in treating over acidity, or in combination with an extract of Sinapis arvensis seeds in treating influenza. The compositions are particularly effective in treating and preventing over acidity, the symptoms or conditions associated with over acidity.
