Product Description
Nature?s Harmony? Echinacea 400 mg is a supplement that combines the most potent forms of this well-known herb in order to stimulate the immune system and to help with a faster recovery from colds, minor flu and other infections. It has been one of the most popular herbal medications for over a century in Europe and North America.
RECOMMENDED USE:
For cold and flu symptoms and infections, especially of the respiratory tract.
DOSAGE FORM:
Capsule
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1 to 2 capsules three times daily with meals. May be used for up to 21 days.
DESCRIPTION:
The purple coneflower, or echinacea, is a plant native to North America. The flower, leaf and root of echinacea all have medicinal properties. Nature?s Harmony? Echinacea 400 mg combines three forms of echinacea: E. angustifolia root 60 mg, E. angustifolia herb 140 mg and E. purpurea herb 200 mg. When these three ingredients are used in combination, they synergistically maximize the capabilities of the product.
Recommended Daily Allowance: N/A
Food Sources: None.
Causes of Deficiency: Weakened immunity, virus.
Symptoms of Deficiency: Cold and cough, sinus infection.
Complementary Nutrients: Aged garlic extract, vitamin C, zinc, probiotics.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
Echinacea?s immune-enhancing benefits decrease with continuous use. Starting and stopping use or rotating echinacea with other herbs may maximize its effectiveness.
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Historically, echinacea was used by North American natives and early settlers for respiratory infections and as a topical treatment for burns, wounds and snake bites.
RESEARCH:
Numerous studies have found that various forms and species of echinacea can reduce cold symptoms and decrease the length of the cold. One interesting study suggests that echinacea may also be able to stop a cold that is just starting.
SIDE EFFECTS:
Side effects are rare but can include allergic skin and respiratory reactions. High doses can cause nausea and dizziness.
INTERACTIONS AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS:
Nature?s Harmony? Echinacea 400 mg is not recommended for individuals who have allergies to plants in the daisy family, autoimmune system disorders (i.e., lupus, tuberculosis, multiple sclerosis and AIDS) or during pregnancy and breastfeeding. People on immune-suppressing drugs should not take echinacea.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
Echinacea?s immune-enhancing benefits decrease with continuous use. Starting and stopping use or rotating echinacea with other herbs may maximize its effectiveness.
