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4/23/2026
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Overview
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Possibly Effective
Based on 7 Researches
7.9
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 16 Reviews
8.2
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 0.7 ml
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Proprietary extract Blend:Echinacea root (Echinacea purpurea)(O)(F), Goldenseal rhizome with rootlet (Hydrastis canadensis)(O), Elecampane root (Inula helenium)(O), Spllanthes whole flowering plant (Acmella oleracea)(O)(F), Yerba Santa aerial parts (Eriodictyon californicum)(W), Horseradish root (Armoracia rusticana)(O), Ginger rhizome (Zingiber officinale)(O), Black Elderberry fruit (Sambucus nigra)(O), Yarrow flowering top (Achillea milliefolium)(O)(W), Wild Indigo root (Baptisia spp.)(W)(F)
651 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
Promotes health
6 people found this helpful
It works! This stuff is great and truly keeps me healthy through cold and flu season. It tastes terrible, but it's worth it!
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7.5
Improved recovery
2 people found this helpful
Very good. I was struggling to recover from a nasty flu and Covid, and this really helped. I added it to pure ginger juice, and it definitely made a difference.
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9
Excellent effectiveness
1 people found this helpful
A must-have in every home, especially with kids. At the first symptoms of flu, it works excellently; within two days, you are fine.
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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.
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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 16 Reviews
8.2
- All Reviews
- Positive Reviews
- Negative Reviews
9
Promotes health
6 people found this helpful
It works! This stuff is great and truly keeps me healthy through cold and flu season. It tastes terrible, but it's worth it!
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7.5
Improved recovery
2 people found this helpful
Very good. I was struggling to recover from a nasty flu and Covid, and this really helped. I added it to pure ginger juice, and it definitely made a difference.
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9
Excellent effectiveness
1 people found this helpful
A must-have in every home, especially with kids. At the first symptoms of flu, it works excellently; within two days, you are fine.
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9
Shortens flu duration
1 people found this helpful
Tastes terrible, but works wonderfully. It’s excellent for building you up while a flu or cold bug attempts to tear you down. My go-to product for shortening the life and symptoms of cold or flu.
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8
Keeps flu away
1 people found this helpful
Excellent and effective. The taste is bitter but truly helps boost the immune system and keep the flu at bay.
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Frequently Asked Questions
9
Excellent effectiveness
1 people found this helpful
A must-have in every home, especially with kids. At the first symptoms of flu, it works excellently; within two days, you are fine.
7.5
Quick symptom relief
Taken at the onset of the flu, it quickly calmed my symptoms and cough.
7.5
Boosts immunity
1 people found this helpful
I purchased this when people around me fell ill. I was the only one with mild symptoms and recovered quickly thanks to this tincture. I noticed a significant improvement in my immunity. It’s a high-quality tincture essential during flu season.
7.5
Improved recovery
2 people found this helpful
Very good. I was struggling to recover from a nasty flu and Covid, and this really helped. I added it to pure ginger juice, and it definitely made a difference.
7.5
Prevents cold escalation
Works great with a strong flavour. My husband usually gets very sick with a cold or flu. He used this when he felt a cold coming on, and it went away quickly. The flavour is strong, so I suggest mixing it with orange juice.
6
Quicker recovery
I had a cold and took this as instructed. I believe it helped me recover more quickly than if I hadn’t taken it. I plan to keep some on hand to take at the first sign of a cold or flu and before travel.
9
Avoided flu successfully
Omg! I'm loving this new find for my immune system. It worked brilliantly on vacation. I mixed it with elderberry syrup and water, and it really helped. I managed to avoid the flu while my husband had it, and I swear it’s down to taking this.
6
Good herbal support
A great herbal boost with echinacea to assist with colds, flu, or any immune issues. The drops have a strong flavour but can easily be added to juice to soften the taste. A dropper makes dosing simple.
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
