Echinacea (purple coneflower) is a native American herb and one of the most popular herbs in America today is the Native American medicinal plant called echinacea. Named for the prickly scales in its large conical seed head, the herb resembles the spines of an angry hedgehog (echinos is Greek for hedgehog).
Results of archeological digs indicate that Native Americans may have used echinacea for more than 400 years to treat infections and wounds and as a general "cure-all." Throughout history people have used echinacea to treat scarlet fever, syphilis, malaria, blood poisoning, and diphtheria. Although this herb was popular during the 18th and 19th centuries, its use began to decline in the United States after the introduction of antibiotics. Echinacea preparations became increasingly popular in Germany throughout the 20th century. In fact, most of the scientific research on echinacea has been conducted in Germany.
Today, people use echinacea to shorten the common cold and flu and reduce symptoms, such as sore throat (pharyngitis), cough, and fever. Many herbalists also recommend echinacea to help boost the immune system and help the body fight infections.
Nutrition Info Amount Per Serving
Echinacea angustifolia Root Extract (standardized to contain min 4% Echinac 125 mg
Echinacea purpurea Root 300 mg
Serving Size: 1 Vcap
Servings per container: 60
Suggested Use: As an herbal dietary supplement, take 1 Vcap 2 to 3 times daily as needed. Continuous high level consumption of this product for more than two weeks each month is not recommended.
Free of: milk, corn, wheat, yeast, sugar, salt, soy, preservatives, synthetics.
Other Ingredients: magnesium stearate
