Echinacea/Goldenseal
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Echinacea - The Immune System Herb**
Known as the #1 herb for helping to maintain healthy immune function, Echinacea promotes the body’s natural defense system.** Echinacea naturally contains beneficial polysaccharides and phytosterols, which promote beneficial biological activity in the body.** This centuries-old herb canbe used for immune system support throughout the year, but is especially popular during times of seasonal change.**
Echinacea, which is also known as the purple cone flower, is one of the world’s most popular supplements for supporting health and well being.**Echinacea is a wild flower that originated in North America and has been used by Native Americans for hundreds of years. The applicable parts of Echinacea are the roots and the above ground parts.
Echinacea vs. Placebo
In a placebo-controlled trial, 282 subjects ages 18-65 years and in good health were recruited.1The subjects were randomized to receive either Echinacea or placebo. Echinacea was found to support immune system health more effectively than placebo. The total daily scores of overall wellness were found to be higher in the Echinacea group than in placebo. Throughout the treatment period, the positive response rate fora healthy immune system was greater in the Echinacea group.
Echinacea Benefits
- Echinacea is the #1 herb for helping to maintain healthy immune function**
- Echinacea promotes the body’s natural defense system**
- Echinacea contains beneficial polysaccharides and phytosterols
- Echinacea is popular during times of seasonal change
References:
1. Goel V, et al. Efficacy of a standardized echinacea preparation (Echinilin) for the treatment of the common cold: arandomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. J Clin Pharm Ther. 2004 Feb;29(1):75-83.Schulten B, et al. Efficacy of Echinacea purpurea in patients with a common cold. A placebo-controlled, randomised, double-blind clinical trial. Arzneimittel-forschung. 2001;51(7):563-8.
