Echinacea Purpurea provides enhanced nutritional support for healthy immune system functioning as well as antibiotic and anti-fungal action. It prevents and relieves symptoms of the cold and flu, as well as limits the duration and severity of sore throats and eye and ear infections. Echinacea Purpurea also helps reduce the symptoms of some allergies and promotes the healing of skin wounds and inflammatory conditions, such as canker sores, cuts, scrapes, boils, abscesses and eczema.

Directions

One to two capsules daily.

Benefits

• Provides enhanced nutritional support for healthy immune-system functioning
• Components have antibiotic and antifungal activity
• Prevents or relieves cold and flu symptoms
• Limits duration and severity of sore throats, ear and eye infections
• Gives relief for 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
• Boosts the immune system
• May shorten the severity and duration of cold symptoms

Ingredient Information

Echinacea purpurea 1,200 mg, equivalent to 200 mg of a 6:1 powdered extract.

Restrictions

Not recommended during pregnancy or while nursing unless advised by a physician. If symptoms are severe or persist for more than two days, consult a doctor. Echinacea should not be used by those with known progressive systemic and autoimmune disorders such as AIDS, tuberculosis, leicosis, connective tissue disorders, collagenosia, lupus, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, or asthma. Echinacea may overstimulate 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. Do not take Echinacea if using immune suppressants (i.e., corticosteroids, cyclosporin). 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.