Encapsulated Echinacea (Echinacea angustifolia) root.

Capsules are prepared from organic herbs when available, otherwise herbs are wildcrafted and responsibly sourced.

EACH BOTTLE CONTAINS:
473 mg of pure Echinacea angustifolia root per capsule. 150 "00" gelatin capsules.

SUGGESTED USE:
1-2 caps, 2- 4 times per day, until symptoms are gone.

Echinacea can be taken frequently (every couple of hours) during acute infection. Echinacea commonly produces a slightly tingly sensation on the tongue, which is a harmless reaction.

OTHER INGREDIENTS:
Gelatin; no fillers or flowing agents of any kind are added to our encapsulated products.

CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Rare cases of allergic reactions have been reported. Those with a autoimmunity, such as Lupus, should use Echinacea only under the advice of a qualified health-care professional.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Our products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Etymology

The genus name and common name Echinacea derives from the Greek echinops, "hedgehog," in reference to the stiff, bristly flower head. The species names derive from Latin, with angustifolia meaning "narrow leaved," pallida meaning "pale" (in reference to the color of the flowers), and purpurea meaning "purple" (in reference to the color of the flowers).             

Range of Appearance

This perennial herb, native to the prairies of North America, usually attains a height of about 3 feet. The stiff, hairy flower is a cone-shaped disc surrounded by spreading rays from white to pale to deep purple. E. angustifolia has narrow, lance-shaped leaves. E. pallida can grow up to 4 feet tall, and its flower has strongly drooping rays. E. purpurea has oval leaves that are coarsely toothed, and the inner bristly disc of its flower is more orange than that of other species. Echinacea prefers full sun, has low water requirements, and will grow in a wide variety of soil conditions. Overharvesting from the wild, especially of E. angustifolia, is leading to endangerment of this genus. When you purchase this herb, please make sure it has been organically cultivated rather than wildcrafted.         

Parts Used

Root, rhizome, leaf, flower, seed

Culinary Uses

The leaves are the only plant part considered edible, but they are rarely used as a food, as they are prickly and bitter. Echinacea has an aromatic, earthy flavor when prepared as a tea.

Other Uses

Echinacea was used in Native American sweat lodges to help the participants endure extreme temperature; its effectiveness could perhaps be attributed to its cooling properties.

Constituents                                                      

Beta-carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E, calcium, chromium, polysaccharides (inulin), glycosaminoglycans, echinacoside, echinaceine, isobutylmines, caffeic acid, chicoric acid, linoleic acid, palmetic acid, essential oils, glycosides, inulin, polyacetylenes, sesquiterpenes, betaine, tannin

Plant details were provided by iPlant by Brigitte Mars.

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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Our products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.