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Echinacea for Cold and Flu
Echinacea purpurea
Echinacea, or purple coneflower, is a flowering herb native to North America. The most common use for Echinacea now is cold prevention or cold relief, although the herb has been used for centuries to relieve cough, sore throat, pain, and other general complaints.
Echinacea to Prevent or Relieve Cold and Flu
Method
- Echinacea is available in tinctures, extracts and caplets. Take 300 mg daily in caplet form, or 1-3 mL of the 1:5 tincture daily, or 2-3 mL of standardized extract daily. Try to buy the product from a reputable manufacturer to reduce impurities and ensure a standardized dose.
Why It Works
Echinacea contains several active components, including phenols and polysaccharides, which may work together to stimulate the immune system. Some of these components are themselves antimicrobial, and therefore can help to kill the viruses responsible for colds and flu. Be advised that research has been inconclusive about the effectiveness of echinacea, and more studies will be necessary in the future.
Precautions
Side effects are generally mild, but may include allergic reaction, abdominal pain, nausea, dizziness, and asthma attacks. Those with autoimmune disorders and connective tissue disorders should not take echinacea. Because the long-term safety of echinacea has not been established, it should not be taken for extended periods.
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