Echinacea
Natural defenses
Natural defenses
Overview
Natural defenses
Latin name : Echinacea purpurea
Phytotherapy Profile
- Plant Part Used
- Racine et parties aeriennes
- Preparation Forms
- teinture mere, extrait sec, gelule, eps
- Active Compounds
- echinacosides, alkylamides, polysaccharides
- EFSA Health Claim
- Contribue au fonctionnement normal du systeme immunitaire
Therapeutic Properties
- Immunostimulant
- Anti-infectious
- Anti-inflammatory
Recommended Dosage
300-500 mg dry extract 3x/day for 7-10 days
Contraindications
- Autoimmune diseases
- Immunosuppressants
Safety Profile
- Pregnancy : ✗ Not recommended
- Breastfeeding : ✗ Not recommended
- Children : ✓ Compatible