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Echinacea

(Echinacea purpurea)

Echinacea  
Echinacea is thought to stimulate the overall activity of the cells responsible for fighting all kinds of infection. Unlike antibiotics, which directly attack bacteria, echinacea is thought to make our own immune cells more efficient at attacking bacteria, viruses and abnormal cells. It is used to boost white blood cell response, mimic the activity of interferon (the bodies main anti-viral defence) and to fight colds, coughs, flu, upper respiratory conditions, enlarged lymph glands, sore throats, urinary tract infections, boils, acne, duodenal ulcers, flu, herpes, candida and persistant infections.

Our capsules contain pure, dried herbs with no fillers at all. This is very rare! It's also the reason they are better than tablets.

Our tinctures consist of pure herb, distilled in water and alcohol. Dark, glass bottles stop sunlight degrading the herbs and provide peace of mind knowing no chemicals (from plastic bottles) have leached into the tincture.


High Quality. Based in the United Kingdom. Covered by UK trading laws.


Capsules (Information and Directions) Buy: 1+ 3+ 6+ Qty
Suitable for Vegetarians Echinacea purpurea 100 Capsules (365mg)  
Pay: £10.95   £9.25   £7.95 
Suitable for Vegetarians Echinacea angustifolia 100 Capsules (390mg) - Special Offer price!  
Pay: £10.95   £9.25   £7.95 

Tinctures (Information and Directions) Buy: 1+ 3+ 6+ Qty
Suitable for Vegetarians Echinacea angustifolia 100ml Tincture  
Pay: £13.95  £11.95   £9.95 

Delivery Info Printable Version Please note: Tinctures contain alcohol
so please use responsibly.



Echinacea Information:


Capsules (purpurea) - 100 x 365mg pure powdered Echinacea purpurea in a vegetable cellulose capsule. Vegetarian.

Tincture - Oral drops containing tincture of Echinacea (angustifolia). Ratio of 1:5. 45% alcohol. Vegetarian.

Echinacea should be of particular interest during the cold and flu season when you are exposed to these illnesses on a regular basis. When used correctly it is the closest thing to a cure for the common cold.

Echinacea stimulates the overall activity of the cells responsible for fighting all kinds of infection. Unlike antibiotics, which directly attack bacteria, echinacea makes our own immune cells more efficient at attacking bacteria, viruses and abnormal cells, including cancer cells. It increases the number and activity of immune system cells including anti-tumor cells, promotes T-cell activation, stimulates new tissue growth for wound healing and reduces inflammation in arthritis and inflammatory skin conditions.

The most consistently proven effect of echinacea is in stimulating phagocytosis (the consumption of invading organisms by white blood cells and lymphocytes). Extracts of echinacea can increase phagocytosis by 20-40%.

Echinacea also stimulates the production of interferon as well as other important products of the immune system, including "Tumor Necrosis Factor", which is important to the body's response against cancer.

Echinacea also inhibits an enzyme (hyaluronidase) secreted by bacteria to help them gain access to healthy cells. Research in the early 1950's showed that echinacea could completely counteract the effect of this enzyme, helping to prevent infection when used to treat wounds.

Although echinacea is usually used internally for the treatment of viruses and bacteria, it is now being used more and more for the treatment of external wounds. It also kills yeast and slows or stops the growth of bacteria and helps to stimulate the growth of new tissue. It combats inflammation too, further supporting its use in the treatment of wounds.

Note:

Echinacea has no known toxicity and has an excellent safety record, being very well tolerated by most people. However, itshould not be used in progressive systemic and auto-immune disorders such as tuberculosis, leicosis, connective tissue disorders, collagenosis and related diseases such as lupus, according to the German Kommission E. Its use in AIDS or opportunistic infections in AIDS patients is controversial.

For more information please visit drugdigest.org.
Latin Names:
Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifolia, Echinacea pallida

Common Names:
Purple Coneflower, American Coneflower, Black Sampson, Comb Flower, Hedgehog, Indian Head, Rudbeckia, Sampson Head, Scurvy Root, Snakeroot

Properties:
Antiseptic, Stimulates Immune System, mild anti-biotic, bacteriostatic, anti-viral, anti-fungal.

Uses:
Improves immune system where patient suffers chronic tiredness and is susceptible to minor infections. Colds, coughs and flu and other upper respiratory conditions, enlarged lymph glands, sore throat, urinary tract infections. Boils, acne, duodenal ulcers, flu, herpes, candida and persistant infections. As a mouthwash for sore throats tonsilitis / tonsillitis, mouth ulcers and gum infections. Externally: Wounds, skin regeneration and skin infections, psoriasis, eczema and inflammatory skin conditions.

Capsules - Take 1 capsule two to three times a day with water, or as directed by your healthcare professional.

Tinctures - Mix 40 drops of liquid with a small amount of water two to three times daily.

Echinacea needs to be taken at the first sign of an illness. It is often helpful to add 500mg of vitamin C with each dose. Echinacea should be used for short periods of time. It is most useful for a quick boost in immune system response.






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Capsules - 100 x 500mg pure powdered Astragalus in a vegetable cellulose capsule. Vegetarian.

Tincture - Oral drops containing tincture of Astragalus (Astragalus Membranus). Ratio of 1:3. 25% alcohol. Vegetarian.


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