Echinacea
25ml
 
Botanical Name: 60 % Echinacea purpurea root 1.2 and 40% Echinacea angustifolia root 1:2
Actives: contains NLT 1.5 mg/mL alkylamides
Plant Part: Root
Ethanol Content: 60%
 
Indications
Relief of upper respiratory tract infections, including mild tonsillitis, pharyngitis, cold and flu.*
Relief of mild bronchitis.*
To support the body's resistance to infections of all kinds.*
Skin complaints, boils.*
Internally and topically to support healthy wound healing.*
Internally and topically for mild mouth ulcers.*
Topically as a gargle to relieve mild tonsillitis and throat conditions.*
Topically as a mouthwash to support healthy gums.*
 
* traditional use (Western herbal medicine)
Dosage and Administration
20-40 mL/week
 
Good quality liquid extracts, those containing substantial levels of alkylamides, will impart a persistent tingling and slight numbing sensation in the mouth after oral intake and when gargling.
 
To make a cream, use 5 mL in 45 grams of MediHerb Vitamin E Cream.
To make a gargle or mouthwash, use 5 mL in 70~80 mL of saline.
 
Warnings, Cautions and Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients taking immunosuppressant medication (such as transplant patients). Short-term therapy only is suggested in this instance.
Caution in those with known allergy to members of the Compositae family.
Professional supervision is suggested during pregnancy and lactation.
Discontinue 7 days prior to general anaesthesia.
Refer to the MediHerb Herb-Drug Interaction chart for potential interactions.
 
Actions
Primary: immune modulating, anti-inflammatory, lymphatic
Secondary: vulnerary, adaptogenic, sialogogue