Eclectic Institute, Echinacea Angustifolia, 325 mg, 90 Non-GMO Veggie Caps

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Product name: Eclectic Institute, Echinacea Angustifolia, 325 mg, 90 Non-GMO Veggie Caps
Quantity: 90 Count, 0.07 kg, 5.1 x 5.1 x 9.7 cm
Categories: Eclectic Institute, Herbs, Homeopathy, Echinacea, Supplements, Healthy Lifestyles, Cold, Cough, Flu, Non Gmo, Dairy Free, Casein Free, Vegan, Kosher

Fresh Upgrade, Potency Proven, Since 1982, Dietary Supplement, 0.15 – 1. 0% Echinacoside, 2. 0 – 4. 0% Polyphenols, Non-GMO, Grain/Soy/Dairy-Free, US Grown, Raw, Vegan, Whole Herb, No Fillers, 100% Kosher, Concentrated 4 X by Freeze-Drying, Freeze-drying keeps the plants’ nutrients in the same balance as found in nature by gently removing only the water. From farm to bottle, we use naturopathic wisdom and innovative processes to create exceptional products. We organically grow or sustainably wildcraft herbs that are harvested at peak potency, and then freeze-dried in-house. The closest thing to an herb picked fresh from your garden. Nothing added and no extracts – simply whole herbs.

If dry conditions in your home aggravate your sensitive nasal passages and throat, misting the room with a cold or warm air humidifier at night can help. For chest colds with spastic cough that produces only a small amount of mucus and sharp chest pain that worsens with inhalation and while coughing; a dull headache, little to no nasal discharge, and sneezing may also be present. For adults, antihistamines, intranasal corticosteroids, codeine, nasal saline irrigation, echinacea angustifolia preparations, and steam inhalation are ineffective at relieving cold symptoms. There are several existing species of echinacea, but they all originated in north america. Zinc may also prevent cold viruses from attaching to cells in the lining of the nose and throat. It’s just not medicine you can make money off of so capitalists try and deny it. Its heat helps too, according to researchers at the common cold center at cardiff university in wales.

Eclectic Institute, Echinacea Angustifolia, 325 mg, 90 Non-GMO Veggie Caps: Flu, Cough, Cold, Healthy Lifestyles, Supplements, Echinacea, Homeopathy

Chronic stress adversely impacts your immune system, and studies show that reducing stress might protect against colds and other respiratory infections. Our conclusion is that patients could be advised to purchase the medication to have on hand at home at the start of the cold season. More studies are needed to tell whether garlic has any true benefit for flu, however. The results suggested that oscillococcinum was able to decrease influenza duration but only by less than seven hours, on average. Preventing the common cold with a vitamin c supplement: A double-blind, placebo-controlled survey. Prophylactic use of garlic may decrease the frequency of colds in adults, but has no effect on duration of symptoms. Be sure to talk to your doctor about any supplements you are taking or considering taking. The downside of this immune suppression, though, is that your body cannot ward off colds as well as it normally does, making you more vulnerable to the stuffy nose, cough and sore throat that come with the virus. Echinacea is also an ingredient in airborne, a supplement containing vitamins and herbs that are sold over the counter. Echinacea products are commonly mislabeled; some have been tested and found to have no echinacea in them at all. Yes – scientists from the university of connecticut school of pharmacy reviewed over a dozen studies on the effects of echinacea on people’s risk of catching a cold. That also applies to ginseng, gargling salt water, homeopathy, nasal sprays and garlic supplements. Stress can put you at increased risk for viruses like influenza.

In addition to echinacea, several other herbs that are used to strengthen the immune system may also be beneficial in preventing you from catching a cold. Bed rest and drinking plenty of fluids are usually enough to treat flu. If you are finding it tough to get plenty of fruit and veg, though, taking vitamin c supplements is an alternative way to work the nutrient into your regime. Although it seems possible that some echinacea products are more effective than a placebo for treating colds, the overall evidence for clinically relevant treatment effects is weak. Table 2 summarizes therapies that may be effective in children with the common cold. One study suggested that using a standardized elderberry extract, sambucus, could shorten the duration of flu by about 3 days. Some of these medications actually do treat symptoms, but none of them cure a cold. As the popularity of complementary and alternative supplements continues to escalate, some consumers elect to use these supplements in place of traditional medications to reduce the duration and severity of the symptoms associated with the common cold or the influenza virus. Inflammation causes many of the symptoms of cold and flu.

Take one every six hours, up to three times a day at the first sign of cold or flu. Zinc for the treatment of the common cold: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Please address the use of mushrooms for their ability to boost immunity, like reishi mushrooms and the others included in supplements such as host defense by mycommunity. The use of herbs is a time-honored approach to strengthening the body and treating disease. Because supplements may have side effects or interact with medications, you should take them only under the supervision of a knowledgeable health care provider. Ehrlich, nmd, solutions acupuncture, a private practice specializing in complementary and alternative medicine, phoenix, az. Expectorants such as mucinex thin the nasty mucus draining down the back of your throat, which helps you cough it up and out. Your doctor may want to prescribe an antiviral medication like tamiflu or relenza, which can reduce the duration and severity of flu. 1 The common cold is the third most common primary diagnosis in office visits. Liquid herbal drug preparation from the root of pelargonium sidoides is effective against acute bronchitis: Results of a double-blind study with 124 patients. However the oscillo is only effective if taken at that first moment when you think you might be getting a cold. For colds with excessive, non-irritating watery discharge that tends to worsen in the morning and when the person is lying down. The management and prevention of the common cold in children will be discussed here.

If you have an underlying lung condition, such as asthma or emphysema, you should let your doctor know right away when you get a cold. Echinacea can be effective if used prior to contact with people who are ill, or upon noticing the first symptoms of flu, sore throat or other winter infections. Effectiveness and safety of intranasal ipratropium bromide in common colds. So-called good bacteria or probiotics help prevent infections in the intestines, and there is preliminary evidence that they might help prevent colds, too, although they have not been studied for the flu. Echinacea purpurea was not the only species of echinacea used by the native americans; they often used the species that grew in their native regions, such as echinacea angustifolia or echinacea pallida. They concluded that echinacea could reduce a person’s chances of catching a cold by approximately 58 percent. Echinacea products also are ineffective for treating cold symptoms in children. Lay readers, as well as many healthcare professionals, do not know how many studies have been scientifically carried out, that claim echinacea is worth considering. This venerable herbal remedy possesses proven anti-viral properties. It’s contents provide a mixture of vitamins, minerals and herbs, with large amounts of vitamin c and straight vitamin a. A popular product marketed to reduce the duration and severity of flu symptoms such as headaches, body aches, chills, and fever is oscillococcinum (Boiron). Standard over-the-counter remedies for cold and flu symptoms can certainly ease suffering.

Eclectic Institute Echinacea Cold Cough Flu

Treatment of the common cold in children and adults. People who are allergic to ragweed, or who have an autoimmune disease, should ask their doctors before taking echinacea. Treatment of the common cold with unrefined echinacea: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Based on the limited available lab evidence, berberine may work just as well as black elderberry or synthetic nais like tamiflu, but clinical studies are needed to prove it’s efficacy. One study tested two different doses of echinacea purpurea (450 Mg and 900 mg) and found that the higher dose was significantly better than a placebo at reducing the severity of flu symptoms on days three and four. The common cold, or upper respiratory tract infection, usually is caused by one of several respiratory viruses, most commonly rhinovirus. Reviews of research have found limited evidence that some echinacea preparations may be useful for treating colds in adults, while other preparations did not seem to be helpful. Flu also tends to come on suddenly while colds can develop gradually. In the mid-19th and early 20th centuries, echinacea was used for treating anthrax infections, snakebites, and also as a pain reliever. My go to for signs of a cold is grapefruit seed extract. Caregivers are often advised to increase a child’s fluid intake. I feel this worked in one application to knock out the cold virus. The need for rational therapeutics in the use of cough and cold medicine in infants.

Studies on whether the herb echinacea reduces the duration of the common cold are a mixed bag. Does echinacea have any effect on catching colds or reducing symptoms of a cold? Cough and the common cold: Accp evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. These risks are greater for certain people, such as those with pre-existing health conditions or pregnant or breastfeeding women. Hi marcia – we will be testing elderberry supplements this year, so be sure to check your newsletter, where the results will be announced when the results are published. Our review shows that a variety of products prepared from different echinacea species, different plant parts and in a different form have been compared to placebo in randomized trials. 14 Limited, poor-quality studies of garlic show a decrease in the number of self-reported colds, but no decrease in days to recovery. However, despite laboratory studies suggesting it has some antiviral activity, there are no studies on the effects of olive leaf extract supplementation on cold symptoms in people. Preliminary research suggests that giving honey to children at bedtime may help reduce cough and common cold symptoms. Native americans used echinacea for hundreds of years before the arrival of european explorers, settlers, and colonizers. Codeine was no more effective than placebo for reducing cough symptoms.

One study found that andrographis, an herb used in ayurvedic medicine, combined with eleuthero or siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus) in a formula called kan jang, helped reduce symptoms and shorten the duration of the flu. While studied for many years, the exact mechanism of action by which zinc works to shorten the common cold is unknown.