Overview
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Possibly Effective
Based on 3 Researches
7.3
USERS' SCORE
Moderately Good
Based on 6 Reviews
7.6
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 3 Capsules
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Organic Echinacea purpurea (stem, leaf, flower)
1.2 g
**
Top Medical Research Studies
8
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.
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9
We focused on the potential benefits of Echinacea purpurea, especially for managing low-grade autoimmune uveitis, a condition that can be tough to control with traditional treatments. In our pilot study, we gathered 51 patients with this specific type of uveitis, ensuring that only those with anterior or intermediate forms were included, while exclusion criteria ruled out posterior cases.
Our patients initially received standard treatments, including steroid eye drops and tapered oral prednisone. In addition, 32 of these patients were given Echinacea extract (150 mg twice a day) for further support, while the remaining 20 continued solely on steroids. We found that at the end of a 9-month follow-up, a significant number of the Echinacea group experienced a settlement of their uveitis symptoms, with many able to reduce their steroid use significantly.
Specifically, 19 out of 21 patients with anterior uveitis and 9 out of 11 with intermediate uveitis who took Echinacea benefited from the treatment. Their best-corrected visual acuity also saw improvement or stability. Perhaps reassuringly, we noticed no adverse side effects from the Echinacea, and those on conventional therapy alone required longer steroid treatment, suggesting that Echinacea may serve as an effective complementary therapy in managing this challenging autoimmune disorder.
Our patients initially received standard treatments, including steroid eye drops and tapered oral prednisone. In addition, 32 of these patients were given Echinacea extract (150 mg twice a day) for further support, while the remaining 20 continued solely on steroids. We found that at the end of a 9-month follow-up, a significant number of the Echinacea group experienced a settlement of their uveitis symptoms, with many able to reduce their steroid use significantly.
Specifically, 19 out of 21 patients with anterior uveitis and 9 out of 11 with intermediate uveitis who took Echinacea benefited from the treatment. Their best-corrected visual acuity also saw improvement or stability. Perhaps reassuringly, we noticed no adverse side effects from the Echinacea, and those on conventional therapy alone required longer steroid treatment, suggesting that Echinacea may serve as an effective complementary therapy in managing this challenging autoimmune disorder.
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5
We examined the effects of Echinacea, a plant often turned to for its medicinal properties, specifically regarding its impact on autoimmune disorders. Our analysis highlighted that while there are various preparations of Echinacea, information about their effects on autoimmune conditions can be inconsistent.
Interestingly, some preparations that contain alkamides—certain compounds in Echinacea—showed a potential to suppress certain immune responses, raising questions about the traditional contraindications for their use in autoimmune diseases. Despite some studies indicating that improvements might be observed, the overall evidence does not strongly support significant benefits specifically for treating autoimmune disorders.
We also looked into the safety profile of Echinacea; adverse effects reported were typically mild and without clear evidence of causality. Moreover, long-term studies of up to six months revealed no serious toxicological concerns, suggesting that Echinacea can generally be well-tolerated.
Our journey through the literature led us to conclude that, while Echinacea preparations are popular and generally safe, they may not provide substantial therapeutic benefits specifically for individuals battling autoimmune issues.
Interestingly, some preparations that contain alkamides—certain compounds in Echinacea—showed a potential to suppress certain immune responses, raising questions about the traditional contraindications for their use in autoimmune diseases. Despite some studies indicating that improvements might be observed, the overall evidence does not strongly support significant benefits specifically for treating autoimmune disorders.
We also looked into the safety profile of Echinacea; adverse effects reported were typically mild and without clear evidence of causality. Moreover, long-term studies of up to six months revealed no serious toxicological concerns, suggesting that Echinacea can generally be well-tolerated.
Our journey through the literature led us to conclude that, while Echinacea preparations are popular and generally safe, they may not provide substantial therapeutic benefits specifically for individuals battling autoimmune issues.
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Most Useful Reviews
9
Effective treatment
1 people found this helpful
Excellent! My daughter caught a cold this week, and this product really helped. I ordered it for the first time from Mother Earth and typically use homeopathic remedies. Within a day, her symptoms disappeared after following the instructions to take three capsules three times a day. It worked well.
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9
SARS relief noted
1 people found this helpful
This is not my first experience with it. Previously, I used a lower dosage to manage SARS symptoms effectively. Now, I’ve opted for a higher dosage. When my child, aged 10-12, starts sneezing, taking it daily for a week helps resolve cold symptoms. For adults, I take two capsules during illness.
Read More
9
Quick recovery observed
1 people found this helpful
I took echinacea during a cold, and it helped me recover quickly—in just four days. I'm ordering another jar, as winter often brings illness. It's essential for boosting immunity, and I find the tablets small and easy to swallow.
Read More
Medical Researches
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Possibly Effective
Based on 3 Researches
7.3
- All Researches
9
We focused on the potential benefits of Echinacea purpurea, especially for managing low-grade autoimmune uveitis, a condition that can be tough to control with traditional treatments. In our pilot study, we gathered 51 patients with this specific type of uveitis, ensuring that only those with anterior or intermediate forms were included, while exclusion criteria ruled out posterior cases.
Our patients initially received standard treatments, including steroid eye drops and tapered oral prednisone. In addition, 32 of these patients were given Echinacea extract (150 mg twice a day) for further support, while the remaining 20 continued solely on steroids. We found that at the end of a 9-month follow-up, a significant number of the Echinacea group experienced a settlement of their uveitis symptoms, with many able to reduce their steroid use significantly.
Specifically, 19 out of 21 patients with anterior uveitis and 9 out of 11 with intermediate uveitis who took Echinacea benefited from the treatment. Their best-corrected visual acuity also saw improvement or stability. Perhaps reassuringly, we noticed no adverse side effects from the Echinacea, and those on conventional therapy alone required longer steroid treatment, suggesting that Echinacea may serve as an effective complementary therapy in managing this challenging autoimmune disorder.
Our patients initially received standard treatments, including steroid eye drops and tapered oral prednisone. In addition, 32 of these patients were given Echinacea extract (150 mg twice a day) for further support, while the remaining 20 continued solely on steroids. We found that at the end of a 9-month follow-up, a significant number of the Echinacea group experienced a settlement of their uveitis symptoms, with many able to reduce their steroid use significantly.
Specifically, 19 out of 21 patients with anterior uveitis and 9 out of 11 with intermediate uveitis who took Echinacea benefited from the treatment. Their best-corrected visual acuity also saw improvement or stability. Perhaps reassuringly, we noticed no adverse side effects from the Echinacea, and those on conventional therapy alone required longer steroid treatment, suggesting that Echinacea may serve as an effective complementary therapy in managing this challenging autoimmune disorder.
Read More
8
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.
Read More
5
We examined the effects of Echinacea, a plant often turned to for its medicinal properties, specifically regarding its impact on autoimmune disorders. Our analysis highlighted that while there are various preparations of Echinacea, information about their effects on autoimmune conditions can be inconsistent.
Interestingly, some preparations that contain alkamides—certain compounds in Echinacea—showed a potential to suppress certain immune responses, raising questions about the traditional contraindications for their use in autoimmune diseases. Despite some studies indicating that improvements might be observed, the overall evidence does not strongly support significant benefits specifically for treating autoimmune disorders.
We also looked into the safety profile of Echinacea; adverse effects reported were typically mild and without clear evidence of causality. Moreover, long-term studies of up to six months revealed no serious toxicological concerns, suggesting that Echinacea can generally be well-tolerated.
Our journey through the literature led us to conclude that, while Echinacea preparations are popular and generally safe, they may not provide substantial therapeutic benefits specifically for individuals battling autoimmune issues.
Interestingly, some preparations that contain alkamides—certain compounds in Echinacea—showed a potential to suppress certain immune responses, raising questions about the traditional contraindications for their use in autoimmune diseases. Despite some studies indicating that improvements might be observed, the overall evidence does not strongly support significant benefits specifically for treating autoimmune disorders.
We also looked into the safety profile of Echinacea; adverse effects reported were typically mild and without clear evidence of causality. Moreover, long-term studies of up to six months revealed no serious toxicological concerns, suggesting that Echinacea can generally be well-tolerated.
Our journey through the literature led us to conclude that, while Echinacea preparations are popular and generally safe, they may not provide substantial therapeutic benefits specifically for individuals battling autoimmune issues.
Read More
User Reviews
USERS' SCORE
Moderately Good
Based on 6 Reviews
7.6
- All Reviews
- Positive Reviews
- Negative Reviews
9
Effective treatment
1 people found this helpful
Excellent! My daughter caught a cold this week, and this product really helped. I ordered it for the first time from Mother Earth and typically use homeopathic remedies. Within a day, her symptoms disappeared after following the instructions to take three capsules three times a day. It worked well.
Read More
9
SARS relief noted
1 people found this helpful
This is not my first experience with it. Previously, I used a lower dosage to manage SARS symptoms effectively. Now, I’ve opted for a higher dosage. When my child, aged 10-12, starts sneezing, taking it daily for a week helps resolve cold symptoms. For adults, I take two capsules during illness.
Read More
9
Quick recovery observed
1 people found this helpful
I took echinacea during a cold, and it helped me recover quickly—in just four days. I'm ordering another jar, as winter often brings illness. It's essential for boosting immunity, and I find the tablets small and easy to swallow.
Read More
1
Friends' immune support
The ingredients are excellent, and the packaging is great. I've heard it strengthens the immune system, so I ordered it for my friend.
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0
Side effects noted
This didn't suit me. I was near hypothyroidism and caught a cold. Though I had no fever, I experienced a sore throat and cough. After taking it in hot water, I suffered stomach pain and diarrhoea. I discovered people with autoimmune disorders can face side effects, shocking for me. I plan to address my diet and leaky gut before trying it again.
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Frequently Asked Questions
9
Quick recovery observed
1 people found this helpful
I took echinacea during a cold, and it helped me recover quickly—in just four days. I'm ordering another jar, as winter often brings illness. It's essential for boosting immunity, and I find the tablets small and easy to swallow.
0
Side effects noted
This didn't suit me. I was near hypothyroidism and caught a cold. Though I had no fever, I experienced a sore throat and cough. After taking it in hot water, I suffered stomach pain and diarrhoea. I discovered people with autoimmune disorders can face side effects, shocking for me. I plan to address my diet and leaky gut before trying it again.
9
SARS relief noted
1 people found this helpful
This is not my first experience with it. Previously, I used a lower dosage to manage SARS symptoms effectively. Now, I’ve opted for a higher dosage. When my child, aged 10-12, starts sneezing, taking it daily for a week helps resolve cold symptoms. For adults, I take two capsules during illness.
9
Effective treatment
1 people found this helpful
Excellent! My daughter caught a cold this week, and this product really helped. I ordered it for the first time from Mother Earth and typically use homeopathic remedies. Within a day, her symptoms disappeared after following the instructions to take three capsules three times a day. It worked well.
5
We examined the effects of Echinacea, a plant often turned to for its medicinal properties, specifically regarding its impact on autoimmune disorders. Our analysis highlighted that while there are various preparations of Echinacea, information about their effects on autoimmune conditions can be inconsistent.
Interestingly, some preparations that contain alkamides—certain compounds in Echinacea—showed a potential to suppress certain immune responses, raising questions about the traditional contraindications for their use in autoimmune diseases. Despite some studies indicating that improvements might be observed, the overall evidence does not strongly support significant benefits specifically for treating autoimmune disorders.
We also looked into the safety profile of Echinacea; adverse effects reported were typically mild and without clear evidence of causality. Moreover, long-term studies of up to six months revealed no serious toxicological concerns, suggesting that Echinacea can generally be well-tolerated.
Our journey through the literature led us to conclude that, while Echinacea preparations are popular and generally safe, they may not provide substantial therapeutic benefits specifically for individuals battling autoimmune issues.
Interestingly, some preparations that contain alkamides—certain compounds in Echinacea—showed a potential to suppress certain immune responses, raising questions about the traditional contraindications for their use in autoimmune diseases. Despite some studies indicating that improvements might be observed, the overall evidence does not strongly support significant benefits specifically for treating autoimmune disorders.
We also looked into the safety profile of Echinacea; adverse effects reported were typically mild and without clear evidence of causality. Moreover, long-term studies of up to six months revealed no serious toxicological concerns, suggesting that Echinacea can generally be well-tolerated.
Our journey through the literature led us to conclude that, while Echinacea preparations are popular and generally safe, they may not provide substantial therapeutic benefits specifically for individuals battling autoimmune issues.
9
We focused on the potential benefits of Echinacea purpurea, especially for managing low-grade autoimmune uveitis, a condition that can be tough to control with traditional treatments. In our pilot study, we gathered 51 patients with this specific type of uveitis, ensuring that only those with anterior or intermediate forms were included, while exclusion criteria ruled out posterior cases.
Our patients initially received standard treatments, including steroid eye drops and tapered oral prednisone. In addition, 32 of these patients were given Echinacea extract (150 mg twice a day) for further support, while the remaining 20 continued solely on steroids. We found that at the end of a 9-month follow-up, a significant number of the Echinacea group experienced a settlement of their uveitis symptoms, with many able to reduce their steroid use significantly.
Specifically, 19 out of 21 patients with anterior uveitis and 9 out of 11 with intermediate uveitis who took Echinacea benefited from the treatment. Their best-corrected visual acuity also saw improvement or stability. Perhaps reassuringly, we noticed no adverse side effects from the Echinacea, and those on conventional therapy alone required longer steroid treatment, suggesting that Echinacea may serve as an effective complementary therapy in managing this challenging autoimmune disorder.
Our patients initially received standard treatments, including steroid eye drops and tapered oral prednisone. In addition, 32 of these patients were given Echinacea extract (150 mg twice a day) for further support, while the remaining 20 continued solely on steroids. We found that at the end of a 9-month follow-up, a significant number of the Echinacea group experienced a settlement of their uveitis symptoms, with many able to reduce their steroid use significantly.
Specifically, 19 out of 21 patients with anterior uveitis and 9 out of 11 with intermediate uveitis who took Echinacea benefited from the treatment. Their best-corrected visual acuity also saw improvement or stability. Perhaps reassuringly, we noticed no adverse side effects from the Echinacea, and those on conventional therapy alone required longer steroid treatment, suggesting that Echinacea may serve as an effective complementary therapy in managing this challenging autoimmune disorder.
8
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.
References
- Ardjomand-Woelkart K, Bauer R. Review and Assessment of Medicinal Safety Data of Orally Used Echinacea Preparations. Planta Med. 2016;82:17. doi:10.1055/s-0035-1558096
- Neri PG, Stagni E, Filippello M, Camillieri G, Giovannini A, et al. Oral Echinacea purpurea extract in low-grade, steroid-dependent, autoimmune idiopathic uveitis: a pilot study. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther. 2006;22:431.
- Delorme D, Miller SC. Dietary consumption of Echinacea by mice afflicted with autoimmune (type I) diabetes: effect of consuming the herb on hemopoietic and immune cell dynamics. Autoimmunity. 2005;38:453.
