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Please enjoy this information on echinacea made available through the generosity of Natural Factors' adoption.
Echinacea is a member of the daisy family (Asteraceae), is native to the United States, and is one of the most popular herbs in the US market. It is used internally to treat upper respiratory tract infections, as an immune system stimulant, and topically to promote wound healing.
Additional ABC Echinacea Resources
Echinacea purpurea herb monograph from Herbal Medicine: Expanded Commission E Monographs
Echinacea purpurea root monograph from Herbal Medicine: Expanded Commission E Monographs
Echinacea angustifolia herb and root / E. pallida herb monograph from Herbal Medicine: Expanded Commission E Monographs
Echinacea pallida root monograph from Herbal Medicine: Expanded Commission E Monographs
Echinacea purpurea herb monograph from The Complete German Commission E Monographs—Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines
Echinacea purpurea root monograph from The Complete German Commission E Monographs—Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines
Echinacea angustifolia herb and root / E. pallida herb monograph from The Complete German Commission E Monographs—Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines
Echinacea pallida root monograph from The Complete German Commission E Monographs—Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines
HerbalGram Articles
Cochrane Review of Safety and Efficacy of Echinacea Preparations Shows Trend of Small Preventive Effect for Common Cold Symptoms. 2015; 107:1-6.
Three Systematic Reviews of Echinacea Clinical Trials Suggest Efficacy with Cold Symptoms. 2007; 74:28-31.
HerbClip Articles
Proteobacterial Symbionts of Echinacea Are Usually Responsible for Most Macrophage Activation Activity. HC# 111663-570, June 15, 2017
Echinacea spp. Extracts Are Well Tolerated with Few Adverse Effects. HC# 121522-548, July 15, 2016.
Meta-analysis Concludes Echinacea Extracts Safely Reduce Risk of Respiratory Tract Infection Recurrence and Complications. HC# 071566-534, December 15, 2015.
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