Rich in numerous important constituents
Echinacea has traditionally been used to treat or prevent colds, flu, and other infections. It is believed to stimulate the immune system to help fight infections.
Less commonly, echinacea has been used for wounds and skin problems, such as acne or boils.
Echinacea purpurea, also known as purple coneflower, is widely used on the Continent. It is one of the most well researched herbs available, with many published reports demonstrating its active properties. Echinacea is rich in numerous important constituents. Organic phenolic compounds present include echinacoside (a caffeic acid derivative), cichoric acid (particularly high in Echinacea purpurea compared to other species), chlorogenic acid and cynarin. Although analysis of Echinacea purpurea has yielded an array of chemical constituents with some pharmacological activity, it is the organic phenolic compounds that are used for standardisation procedures. Standardised extracts are favoured since the extraction and concentration procedures ensure that the herbal product is far more potent than those products based on a powdered whole herb, where no attempt is made to concentrate the active ingredients.
Dosage:
1 to 2 tablets daily with a meal.
Echinacea is best taken for 2 to 3 week periods.
Caution:
Do not take if pregnant or breast feeding.
| Product Specifications | |
| Typically per tablet: | |
| | 1000mg |
| (provided by 250mg of a 4:1 extract) | | | |
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| Tableted with: | |
| DiCalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Titanium Dioxide, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Glycerin, Iron Oxides |
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| Disintegration time: Less than 1 hour. |
