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Echinacea is a key ingredient in our Daily Immune Enhancer with Antioxidant Properties product.
Herbalists consider Echinacea one of the best blood purifiers and an effective antibiotic. It activates the body's immune system increasing the chances of fighting off any disease. This popular herb has been used to help ward off the common cold and to relieve the symptoms of hay fever.
The Plains Indians used various species of Echinacea to treat poisonous insect and snakebites, toothaches, sore throat, wounds, as well as mumps, smallpox, and measles. The settlers quickly adopted the therapeutic use of the plant, and since the early 1900's hundreds of scientific articles have been written about Echinacea. Most of the research during the past 10 years has focused on the immune support properties of the plant.
Key Benefits
- Quicker recovery from common cold & flu
- Immune system stimulant
- Accelerate wound healing
| Benefit |
Health Concern |
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Excellent |
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Great |
- Immune support
- Influenza (flu)
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Good |
- Bronchitis
- Cold sores
- HIV Support
- Vaginitis
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- Chronic candidiasis
- Yeast infection
- Wound healing
- Pap Smear
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Echinacea is thought to support the immune system by activating white blood cells, making it more difficult for foreign bodies to infect cells.
Evidence from clinical studies indicates that Echinacea may increase the production of interferon, an important part of the body’s response to viral infections, have antiviral and antifungal effects, possibly adding to its infection fighting ability against influenza (flu), herpes, and inflammation of the skin and mouth. It may reduce the severity of symptoms such as runny nose and sore throat and reduce the duration of illness.
Its anti-inflammatory properties may relieve arthritis and lymphatic swelling. It has also been used in homeopathy treatments for chronic fatigue syndrome, indigestion, gastroenteritis, and weight loss.
Side Effects and Interactions
Echinacea is rarely associated with side effects when taken orally. Individuals that are allergic to plants in the daisy family, which includes ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, and daisies may be allergic to Echinacea and may develop hives or a rash. Echinacea should
Echinacea should be avoided in combination with drugs that may harm the liver, such as acetaminophen steroids, antifungal medications, or drugs prescribed to suppress the immune system.
Because of Echinacea's effects on the immune system, you should not take this drug if you have multiple sclerosis, HIV infection, tuberculosis, leukemia, and autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
Dosage
At the onset of a cold or flu, the usual dosage is 500 – 1,000 mg per day until symptoms moderate.
Echinacea is a key ingredient in our Daily Immune Enhancer with Antioxidant Properties product.
Disclaimer: This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. |
