Echinacea
for Cold & Flu
Herbal extract from Echinacea purpurea used to reduce the duration and severity of colds when taken at the first sign of symptoms.
How it works
Echinacea stimulates innate immune responses, increases macrophage activity, and has antiviral properties that may reduce rhinovirus replication.
What to watch for
Evidence is inconsistent across products and preparations. Avoid with autoimmune conditions. Best evidence is for standardised E. purpurea preparations. Do not use continuously long-term.
Community experience
Anonymous · 0x8a01
7 weeks ago
Time to effect: No effect noticed
Side effects: Mild
Consistency: Inconsistently
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