Echinacea Angustifolia is an immune-system booster with antibiotic and anti-fungal activity. It helps prevent symptoms of colds and flu, and it limits the duration and severity of sore throats and ear and eye infections. This product offers relief from tonsillitis, inflammed gums and mucus problems. In addition, it reduces the symptoms of some allergies, promotes the healing of skin wounds and inflammatory conditions, such as canker sore, cuts, scrapes, boils, abscesses and eczema.

Directions

Take one capsule three times daily. Consult a healthcare practitioner for use beyond eight weeks.

Benefits

• Antibiotic and anti-fungal activity
• Immune-system booster
• Prevention and relief of cold and flu symptoms
• Limits the duration and severity of sore throats, ear and eye infections
• Gives relief to tonsillitis, inflamed gums, and mucus problems
• Reduces the symptoms of some allergies
• Promotes healing of skin wounds and inflammatory conditions such as canker sores, cuts, scrapes, boils, abscesses, and eczema

Ingredient Information

Echinacea (5:1) Extract 200 mg of Echinacea angustifolia root. Equivalent to 1,000 mg dried herb. Standardized to 4% echinacosides.

Excipients: Soybean Oil, Soy Lecithin, Yellow Wax, Gelatin, Glycerin, Caramel Colour, Black Iron Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Yellow Iron Oxide.

Restrictions

Drug Interactions: Do not take echinacea if using immune-suppressants (i.e. corticosteroids, cyclosporin).

Nutrient Depletions: None known when taken as directed.

Supportive Interactions: Other herbs such as goldenseal or medicinal mushrooms also enhance the immune system. These can be used along with echinacea (or during periods of rest off of echinacea) to help maximize the effect of this herbal remedy.

Warnings and Precautions: Not recommended during pregnancy or while nursing unless advised by a health care practitioner. If symptoms are severe or persist for more than two days, consult a health care practitioner.

Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have progressive systemic and autoimmune disorders such as AIDS, tuberculosis, leukosis, connective tissue disorders, collagenosia, lupus, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, or asthma. Echinacea may over-stimulate the immune system and worsen symptoms of these disorders.

Do not take this product if you have an allergy to any plants in the Asteracease/Compositae family (ragweed, daisy, marigold, chrysanthemum).

Do not take echinacea for more than eight consecutive weeks (take at least a one week period of rest in between). Long-term continuous use can decrease the effectiveness of echinacea, and may depress the immune system.

Toxicity, Adverse Warnings and Side Effects: Adverse reactions to echinacea are rare. However, high doses can cause nausea or dizziness. If you experience any difficulty breathing or develop a skin rash, discontinue use and contact a physician.

About Jamieson Laboratories

Jamieson Laboratories, Canada's oldest and largest manufacturer and distributor of natural vitamins, minerals, concentrated food supplements, herbs and botanical medicines celebrates its 88th anniversary this year from a position of strength, market leadership earned by consistently providing innovative products of the highest quality, purity and safety. Competing in a market that is far more international in nature than it was back in 1922 when Jamieson first established operations, the Company continues to attract new customers while retaining its existing clientele because its vitamins and natural supplements earn their trust each and every day.