Echinacea Purpurea root 1:2 Standardised

Botanical name: Echinacea purpurea
Common name: Echinacea, eastern purple coneflower, purple coneflower, hedgehog coneflower
Plant part: Root
Strength: 1:2
Source (Organic or Trade): Trade
Country of Origin: New Zealand/USA
Weekly Dosage (mL): 20-100mL
Standardised to contain minimum of: 1.5mg/ml total alkylamides

Actions: Anti-inflammatory, Depurative, Immune enhancer, Immune modulator, Lymphatic, Vulnerary

Main indication: Acute & chronic infections, Enlarged lymph nodes, Immune dysfunction, Cancer (adjunctive treatment), Respiratory conditions, Skin conditions, Urinary conditions, BPH, Wound healing

Safety information: None identified

Drug Interactions: Immunosuppressive agents (eg cyclosporin, tacrolimus) - Theoretical reduction in immunosuppressive effects, though no cases reported
Marijuana - Increased sensitivity to pharyngeal irritant effects of alkamide-rich liquid preparations reported

More Information: Echinacea Glycetract Tech Sheet, Herbal Mythbusters Info Sheet

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