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Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 0.7 ml
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Echinacea root (Echinacea purpurea) (O) (F) extract
814 mg (E)
†
The product is found useful for the following medical conditions
Common Cold
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Questionable
Based on 16 Researches
6.6
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 25 Reviews
8.9
9
Echinacea's promise against colds
Echinacea purpurea: A Proprietary Extract of Echinacea purpurea Is Shown to be Safe and Effective in the Prevention of the Common Cold.
Most Relevant Research
In a comprehensive clinical trial, we examined the effectiveness of Echinacea purpurea as a preventative measure against the common cold. This research stands out as the largest of its kind, evaluating both the safety and benefits of Echinacea over a long-term treatment period of four months.
We found that this proprietary extract of Echinacea, known as Echinaforce, proved to be beneficial in several ways. It significantly reduced the total number of cold episodes and the duration of those colds. Additionally, participants required fewer medications to cope with their symptoms, highlighting Echinacea's potential as a natural remedy.
Importantly, the extract showed impressive results, particularly for individuals who often experience recurrent infections. The study also indicated that the more closely individuals followed the recommended protocol, the better the preventive effects. Overall, we feel encouraged by the positive risk-to-benefit ratio of Echinacea purpurea when taken as directed for the common cold.
We found that this proprietary extract of Echinacea, known as Echinaforce, proved to be beneficial in several ways. It significantly reduced the total number of cold episodes and the duration of those colds. Additionally, participants required fewer medications to cope with their symptoms, highlighting Echinacea's potential as a natural remedy.
Importantly, the extract showed impressive results, particularly for individuals who often experience recurrent infections. The study also indicated that the more closely individuals followed the recommended protocol, the better the preventive effects. Overall, we feel encouraged by the positive risk-to-benefit ratio of Echinacea purpurea when taken as directed for the common cold.
10
Cold prevention
Most Useful Review
I swear by this product! When I feel a tickle in my throat, I take it before bed, and I haven’t caught a cold in the past five years. It's now part of my nightly routine.
Allergies
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Moderately Effective
Based on 4 Researches
8
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 1 Reviews
8.5
9
Echinacea may alleviate allergies
Echinacea purpurea water extracts suppress the release of chemical mediators from mast cells.
Most Relevant Research
We explored how Echinacea purpurea, a plant commonly used in herbal tea, might help relieve allergies by focusing on its effects on mast cells. Mast cells play a significant role in type-I allergies, such as hay fever, by releasing histamine and leukotrienes—substances that cause allergic symptoms.
Our evaluation involved water extracts from the petals, leaves, and stems of Echinacea purpurea. We specifically looked at how these extracts influenced the release of histamine and other chemical mediators from mast cell lines. The results were quite interesting: both petal and leaf extracts significantly reduced histamine release in stimulated cells. However, the stem extract did not show any effect.
Notably, we found that the petal extract was much more effective than the leaf extract. Additionally, all extracts effectively suppressed leukotriene B4 production, which is another mediator involved in allergic reactions. The petal extract also seemed to decrease certain cellular signaling events associated with mast cell activation.
Overall, our findings suggest that Echinacea purpurea petal extract could potentially help alleviate allergic symptoms, particularly in conditions like hay fever.
Our evaluation involved water extracts from the petals, leaves, and stems of Echinacea purpurea. We specifically looked at how these extracts influenced the release of histamine and other chemical mediators from mast cell lines. The results were quite interesting: both petal and leaf extracts significantly reduced histamine release in stimulated cells. However, the stem extract did not show any effect.
Notably, we found that the petal extract was much more effective than the leaf extract. Additionally, all extracts effectively suppressed leukotriene B4 production, which is another mediator involved in allergic reactions. The petal extract also seemed to decrease certain cellular signaling events associated with mast cell activation.
Overall, our findings suggest that Echinacea purpurea petal extract could potentially help alleviate allergic symptoms, particularly in conditions like hay fever.
8.8
Improved nasal allergies
Most Useful Review
Excellent! The taste is reminiscent of dried persimmon (laughs). My son also enjoys drinking it. I take Echinacea as it is known to be a natural antibiotic, hoping to avoid a cold this winter. I’ve noticed an improvement in my mother's allergies.
Cold Sores
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
No researches found
N/A
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 1 Reviews
8.5
8.3
Effective sore throat relief
Most Useful Review
Standby items are essential for caring for a cold throat and sore throat, especially during seasonal changes. I frequently experience throat weakness, and I always keep this on hand. Previously, my sore throats would worsen, often leading to a loss of voice, but now, thanks to this product, I feel much better!
Headache
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
No researches found
N/A
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 3 Reviews
8.5
10
Sinus headache relief
Most Useful Review
This cleared my sinuses! I had terrible headaches from my sinuses and decided to try this. It worked remarkably well.
Urinary Tract Infection
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
No researches found
N/A
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 1 Reviews
8.5
8.8
Sore throat relief
Most Useful Review
Frankly, it helped me with a sore throat, and even for those with urinary tract infections and other infections in the body.
Autoimmune Disorder
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Possibly Effective
Based on 3 Researches
7.3
USERS' SCORE
Moderately Good
Based on 1 Reviews
7.8
8
Echinacea boosts NK cells in mice
Dietary consumption of Echinacea by mice afflicted with autoimmune (type I) diabetes: effect of consuming the herb on hemopoietic and immune cell dynamics.
Most Relevant Research
We investigated how Echinacea, a popular herbal remedy known for its immune-boosting properties, affects mice with autoimmune diabetes, specifically using the NOD mouse model that naturally develops Type 1 diabetes. Our focus was on the herb's impact on NK cells—key players in the immune system that are often deficient in this condition.
Through our study, we discovered that feeding Echinacea to these mice resulted in a significant increase in NK cell numbers in both the spleen and the bone marrow. This enhancement occurred regardless of whether the mice received the herb for a short (days) or long (months) period. Additionally, we observed early changes in other immune cell types, suggesting that Echinacea has an immediate, though temporary, effect on immune dynamics.
Importantly, our findings indicate that Echinacea consumption did not lead to any negative effects on the immune or hemopoietic systems in the mice. This consistent increase in NK cells could represent a new avenue for treating Type 1 diabetes, potentially offering a fresh approach to managing this challenging autoimmune disorder.
Through our study, we discovered that feeding Echinacea to these mice resulted in a significant increase in NK cell numbers in both the spleen and the bone marrow. This enhancement occurred regardless of whether the mice received the herb for a short (days) or long (months) period. Additionally, we observed early changes in other immune cell types, suggesting that Echinacea has an immediate, though temporary, effect on immune dynamics.
Importantly, our findings indicate that Echinacea consumption did not lead to any negative effects on the immune or hemopoietic systems in the mice. This consistent increase in NK cells could represent a new avenue for treating Type 1 diabetes, potentially offering a fresh approach to managing this challenging autoimmune disorder.
1
Nausea experienced
Most Useful Review
I used to take a different brand daily for two years without getting sick. A naturopathic expert advised me to stop that brand due to possible inflammation of my joints. Now, I experience frequent illness and joint pain while attempting this supplement, which has high ratings. Unfortunately, it upsets my stomach and makes me feel nauseated. There are no measurement markings on the dropper despite a recommended dose. After a month, I'm stuck with this product and plan to revert to the capsule brand I previously used, though I cannot attest to this product's effectiveness for my autoimmune disorder.
