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5/4/2026
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Overview
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Possibly Effective
Based on 7 Researches
7.9
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 5 Reviews
8.4
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 2.5 ml
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Calories
5
Organic extract blend:Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) root (O)(F), leaf & flower (O)(F) & seed (O)
2,318 mg (E)
†
Top Medical Research Studies
9
Echinacea shows flu treatment promise
We explored the effectiveness of Echinaforce Hotdrink, an echinacea-based formulation, against oseltamivir, a standard flu treatment. In a randomized, double-blind trial involving 473 patients with early flu symptoms, we found that both treatments led to similar recovery rates.
Echinaforce showed a promising profile with fewer complications and side effects, making it an appealing option for those looking for self-care alternatives in flu treatment. This study sheds light on the potential of echinacea as a viable treatment for influenza.
Echinaforce showed a promising profile with fewer complications and side effects, making it an appealing option for those looking for self-care alternatives in flu treatment. This study sheds light on the potential of echinacea as a viable treatment for influenza.
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9
We explored the effects of Echinacea Plus herbal tea on flu symptoms in a well-structured study. Ninety-five participants with early symptoms like runny noses and sore throats were randomly assigned to drink either the tea or a placebo over five days.
After 14 days, results showed that those who consumed Echinacea felt relief faster than those on the placebo. This suggests that Echinacea tea could be a helpful remedy during cold or flu onset without any reported side effects.
After 14 days, results showed that those who consumed Echinacea felt relief faster than those on the placebo. This suggests that Echinacea tea could be a helpful remedy during cold or flu onset without any reported side effects.
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8
We investigated the effects of Echinacea's alkylamides on flu and cold symptoms. This study focused on a specific alkylamide, Dodeca-2,4-Dienoic acid isobutylamide, highlighting its strong antiviral properties against both rhinovirus and the influenza virus.
Results indicated that this alkylamide also effectively reduces the production of IL-8, a cytokine linked to cold symptoms. Overall, the findings suggest that this particular component of Echinacea shows promise for future flu and cold treatments.
Results indicated that this alkylamide also effectively reduces the production of IL-8, a cytokine linked to cold symptoms. Overall, the findings suggest that this particular component of Echinacea shows promise for future flu and cold treatments.
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Most Useful Reviews
9
Prevents flu effectively
29 people found this helpful
Super Echinacea has kept me from catching a cold or flu for three years! I start taking it at the onset of flu symptoms, and it knocks them out within a day. I also begin taking it proactively when I hear of others getting ill. I didn’t get sick for three years while everyone around me was! When I ran out, I got sick during a flu outbreak. I take it every three hours with some orange juice for convenience. The concentration of Herb Pharm Super Echinacea is what makes it so effective.
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9
No illness since 1990's
11 people found this helpful
I have taken this specific Echinacea for over 20 years. Whenever I sense a scratch in my throat or a mild headache, I take Super Echinacea every two to three hours. By morning, I have no symptoms or sickness. I haven’t had the flu or a cold since the late 1990s. My remedy for staying well involves Echinacea, water and rest. Note—medicine isn't meant to taste like candy, and this one certainly doesn’t, but it works!
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7.5
Winter immune booster
19 people found this helpful
I teach senior fitness and need a strong immune system. Last winter, I took this remedy 2-3 times daily and didn’t catch a cold, which is unusual for the Midwest during flu season.
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Medical Researches
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Possibly Effective
Based on 7 Researches
7.9
- All Researches
9
Echinacea shows flu treatment promise
We explored the effectiveness of Echinaforce Hotdrink, an echinacea-based formulation, against oseltamivir, a standard flu treatment. In a randomized, double-blind trial involving 473 patients with early flu symptoms, we found that both treatments led to similar recovery rates.
Echinaforce showed a promising profile with fewer complications and side effects, making it an appealing option for those looking for self-care alternatives in flu treatment. This study sheds light on the potential of echinacea as a viable treatment for influenza.
Echinaforce showed a promising profile with fewer complications and side effects, making it an appealing option for those looking for self-care alternatives in flu treatment. This study sheds light on the potential of echinacea as a viable treatment for influenza.
Read More
9
We explored the effects of Echinacea Plus herbal tea on flu symptoms in a well-structured study. Ninety-five participants with early symptoms like runny noses and sore throats were randomly assigned to drink either the tea or a placebo over five days.
After 14 days, results showed that those who consumed Echinacea felt relief faster than those on the placebo. This suggests that Echinacea tea could be a helpful remedy during cold or flu onset without any reported side effects.
After 14 days, results showed that those who consumed Echinacea felt relief faster than those on the placebo. This suggests that Echinacea tea could be a helpful remedy during cold or flu onset without any reported side effects.
Read More
8
We investigated the effects of Echinacea's alkylamides on flu and cold symptoms. This study focused on a specific alkylamide, Dodeca-2,4-Dienoic acid isobutylamide, highlighting its strong antiviral properties against both rhinovirus and the influenza virus.
Results indicated that this alkylamide also effectively reduces the production of IL-8, a cytokine linked to cold symptoms. Overall, the findings suggest that this particular component of Echinacea shows promise for future flu and cold treatments.
Results indicated that this alkylamide also effectively reduces the production of IL-8, a cytokine linked to cold symptoms. Overall, the findings suggest that this particular component of Echinacea shows promise for future flu and cold treatments.
Read More
8
We observed how a standardized version of Echinacea could potentially impact flu-related symptoms. This herbal extract was tested against various respiratory viruses, revealing its ability to inhibit the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines in human cell lines.
Echinacea not only curbed cytokine levels associated with respiratory infections but also demonstrated strong actions against viral replication. These findings suggest that Echinacea might be effective in easing cold and flu symptoms, possibly helping to manage respiratory issues more broadly.
Echinacea not only curbed cytokine levels associated with respiratory infections but also demonstrated strong actions against viral replication. These findings suggest that Echinacea might be effective in easing cold and flu symptoms, possibly helping to manage respiratory issues more broadly.
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7
We examined how Echinaforce Junior (EFJ) affects acute cold and flu symptoms in children aged 4-12. In this multicenter trial, 79 kids received either three or five EFJ tablets daily, and parents tracked symptoms. Notably, the five-tablet regimen shortened cold episodes by about 1.7 days and had a high safety rating. Most cases resolved within ten days, with a notably low antibiotic use of just 4.6%. Overall, we found EFJ to be a safe and effective option for treating acute cold and flu symptoms in children.
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User Reviews
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 5 Reviews
8.4
- All Reviews
- Positive Reviews
- Negative Reviews
9
Prevents flu effectively
29 people found this helpful
Super Echinacea has kept me from catching a cold or flu for three years! I start taking it at the onset of flu symptoms, and it knocks them out within a day. I also begin taking it proactively when I hear of others getting ill. I didn’t get sick for three years while everyone around me was! When I ran out, I got sick during a flu outbreak. I take it every three hours with some orange juice for convenience. The concentration of Herb Pharm Super Echinacea is what makes it so effective.
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9
No illness since 1990's
11 people found this helpful
I have taken this specific Echinacea for over 20 years. Whenever I sense a scratch in my throat or a mild headache, I take Super Echinacea every two to three hours. By morning, I have no symptoms or sickness. I haven’t had the flu or a cold since the late 1990s. My remedy for staying well involves Echinacea, water and rest. Note—medicine isn't meant to taste like candy, and this one certainly doesn’t, but it works!
Read More
7.5
Winter immune booster
19 people found this helpful
I teach senior fitness and need a strong immune system. Last winter, I took this remedy 2-3 times daily and didn’t catch a cold, which is unusual for the Midwest during flu season.
Read More
7.5
Echinacea essential
17 people found this helpful
More people should use echinacea. I don’t typically take herbal medicines, but I rely on this. When my one-year-old got sick, I doubled up on echinacea and remained healthy. My doctor raised an eyebrow when I declined the flu shot, but I’ve always gotten ill shortly after. Echinacea has helped me avoid colds so far this winter, along with Vitamin C and sensible eating.
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7.5
Superior results observed
2 people found this helpful
This seems far superior to other brands for warding off cold and flu symptoms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Puchalski K, Gerstel JA, Jimoh A, Shokoohinia Y, Langland J. Effects of and Alkylamides on Respiratory Virus Replication and IL-8 Expression In Vitro. Molecules. 2025;30. 10.3390/molecules30020386
- Weishaupt R, Bächler A, Feldhaus S, Lang G, Klein P, et al. Safety and Dose-Dependent Effects of for the Treatment of Acute Cold Episodes in Children: A Multicenter, Randomized, Open-Label Clinical Trial. Children (Basel). 2020;7. 10.3390/children7120292
- Rauš K, Pleschka S, Klein P, Schoop R, Fisher P. Effect of an Echinacea-Based Hot Drink Versus Oseltamivir in Influenza Treatment: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Double-Dummy, Multicenter, Noninferiority Clinical Trial. Curr Ther Res Clin Exp. 2015;77:66. 10.1016/j.curtheres.2015.04.001
- Bieuvelet S, Seyrig C, Leclerc C. [A preliminary survey on the interest of eating probiotics, cypress and echinacea to prevent the apparition of winter infections]. Phytotherapie (Paris). 2011;9:120. 10.1007/s10298-011-0613-x
- Sharma M, Anderson SA, Schoop R, Hudson JB. Induction of multiple pro-inflammatory cytokines by respiratory viruses and reversal by standardized Echinacea, a potent antiviral herbal extract. Antiviral Res. 2009;83:165. 10.1016/j.antiviral.2009.04.009
- Randolph RK, Gellenbeck K, Stonebrook K, Brovelli E, Qian Y, et al. Regulation of human immune gene expression as influenced by a commercial blended Echinacea product: preliminary studies. Exp Biol Med (Maywood). 2003;228:1051. PubMed
- Lindenmuth GF, Lindenmuth EB. The efficacy of echinacea compound herbal tea preparation on the severity and duration of upper respiratory and flu symptoms: a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study. J Altern Complement Med. 2000;6:327. PubMed
