A.Vogel Echinaforce Echinacea Drops | Relieves Cold & Flu Symptoms by Strengthening the Immune System | 50ml

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Although there is no formal proof on how to best use echinacea, the NIH offers the advice that regular daily use is definitely beneficial for immunity and overall health. For this reason, it’s often used for the common cold and flu.

Prior to 1950 and the introduction of antibiotics, echinacea held an esteemed medicinal status. As the health care industry shifted, antibiotics became the rage, and the famed herb lost much of its esteem.

Researchers have yet to prove that Echinacea can reduce the impact of a cold, and there is very little evidence that it can help with other illnesses. Echinacea benefits the skin as well, including improving skin hydration and reducing wrinkles. Research shows that using skin products containing the plant’s extracts may help to boost skin health. Plus, it show no side effects, like skin irritation. 7. Helps Improve Mental Health Treatments such as Oseltamivir are the current ‘gold standard’ for flu treatment. However, limitations regarding side effects and the emergence we’re seeing of drug resistant viral flu strains really spells a need for alternative treatments,’ says Dr Walton. Yes you can, this was confirmed by a Canadian study and, more recently by a Norwegian cohort study which confirmed no increased risk of malformation or adverse pregnancy outcomes after the use of Echinacea during pregnancy. 7. Can I take Echinaforce® if I am on chronic medicines?

How does echinacea help with treating the common cold? Published in the journal Lancet Infectious Diseases, the University of Connecticut performed a meta-analysis study that evaluated the effects of echinacea using 14 studies. A herbal remedy with supportive therapy for the prevention and treatment of colds, influenza type infections and similar upper respiratory tract conditions, sore throats and mild lower urinary tract infections. Assists to modulate the immune response to infections.Echinaforce tablets, original formula, are recommended for the protection from and treatment of: cold and flu symptoms, weakened immune system, sore throats, infections, recurring winter ills and lower urinary tract infections. Round amber glass jar containing 60 or 120 tablets. The Echinacea tincture is made from fresh herb and root. Together these strengthen the immune system and help fight the misery of current cold or flu infections.

Some fascinating research in 2011 showed that people with high stress levels and those prone to frequent colds gained most from taking Echinacea – its activity was seen to be greater in these groups of people. Additionally, Echinacea was seen to increase the activity of the immune system in people with low immune function, but to have no effect where immune function was satisfactory. In other words, it is capable of acting differently depending on the immune status of the person taking it, thus avoiding the possibility of over-stimulating the immune system. 6 We are, however, often asked, in general terms, about using the herb Echinacea preventatively and our honest answer is that there is definitely evidence to support this. This is one of the ways the herb Echinacea has been used for centuries, and Alfred Vogel himself used it daily into his healthy nineties, and never had the bother of a cold. It helps maintain the body's resistance bysupporting the immune system. The benefit of this is that the body is able to fight the symptoms of cold, flu and upper respiratory tract infections better.

Worth knowing

Unlike other echinacea products based on the dried herbs, Echinaforce combines anti-inflammatory action of the root, the anti-viral properties of the herb and the immune strengthening benefits of both to provide maximum protection from cold and flu relief of symptoms when infection occurs. In 2006 a meta-analysis (a study that summarises many previous trials) concluded that the use of Echinacea is effective in the prevention of the symptoms of the common cold. The researchers found that those using Echinacea were less likely to develop colds when compared to placebo, reducing the incidence by about half. 1 Other echinacea uses supported by controlled trials include helping combat cancer, boosting immunity, alleviating pain, treating constipation, fighting inflammation, improving skin and more. It’s meant that the NHS is now offering flu jabs to 25 million people, in their biggest anti-flu campaign yet.