What is Echinacea?
Echinacea, a member of the daisy family, is a plant with purple cone-shaped flowers. Popular worldwide as a purported immunity enhancer, there are 3 species of the plant used in medicinal formulations: Echinacea angustifolia, E. pallidia, and E. purpurea. Commercial formulations utilize any combination of parts of the plant, including the flowers, stems, roots and leaves.

Health Benefits
Echinacea has been shown to help boost immune system response and increase cell production of the anti-viral substance interferon.

Studies suggest that using Echinacea regularly over several weeks decreases one’s susceptibility to cold and flu infections, and helps shorten the duration/intensity of an existing bout with cold or flu.

What is Echinacea?
Echinacea, a member of the daisy family, is a plant with purple cone-shaped flowers. Popular worldwide as a purported immunity enhancer, there are 3 species of the plant used in medicinal formulations: Echinacea angustifolia, E. pallidia, and E. purpurea. Commercial formulations utilize any combination of parts of the plant, including the flowers, stems, roots and leaves.

Health Benefits
Echinacea has been shown to help boost immune system response and increase cell production of the anti-viral substance interferon.

Studies suggest that using Echinacea regularly over several weeks decreases one’s susceptibility to cold and flu infections, and helps shorten the duration/intensity of an existing bout with cold or flu.