Uses & Benefits
Feature Summary
ECHINAMIDE is the only echinacea extract clinically proven to increase immune response. When taken at the first sign of symptoms, Natural Factors ECHINAMIDE Clinical Strength Fresh Herb Extract can help stop a cold from developing, ease symptoms, and accelerate healing, and taken daily, it provides preventative immune support.
Backed by more than a decade of research, ECHINAMIDE has been clinically proven as an effective treatment for upper respiratory tract infections in multiple randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials. ECHINAMIDE uses a patented extraction method to guarantee consistent levels of the three known plant actives in Echinacea purpurea: alkyl amides, cichoric acid, and polysaccharides. These compounds are the foundation of ECHINAMIDE’s powerful ability to reduce the length and severity of viral infections, and the whole herb base ensures no minor actives are missing from the formula.
While many supplements use only the purple flowers of this herb, ECHINAMIDE uses both flowers and roots. Natural Factors’ echinacea is grown to the highest organic standards on our own certified organic farm in British Columbia, and harvested when active ingredients are at their peak concentration. Each batch is rigorously tested to ensure purity and potency.
Medicinal ingredients
Each softgel contains: |
ECHINAMIDE® (Echinacea purpurea*) standardized extract 2.9:1 (aerial/roots) |
250 mg |
(Equivalent to 725 mg crude herb) |
*Organically grown |
Non-medicinal Ingredients
Softgel (gelatin, glycerin, purified water, carob), non-GMO sunflower oil, yellow beeswax, non-GMO sunflower lecithin.
Recommended use
- ECHINAMIDE is used in herbal medicine to help fight off infections, especially those of the upper respiratory tract.
- Supportive therapy in the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections (e.g., common colds).
- Helps relieve the symptoms and shorten the duration of upper respiratory tract infections.
Recommended dose
Recommended adult dose: At the first sign of infection, take 5 softgels daily or as directed by a health care practitioner.
Preventative use: For immune system support throughout the year, take 1 softgel daily or as directed by a health care practitioner.
Cautions
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have a progressive systemic disease such as tuberculosis, collagenosis or multiple sclerosis, or if you are taking immunosuppressants. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Do not use if you are allergic to plants of the Asteraceae/Compositae/Daisy family. Hypersensitivity (e.g., allergy) has been known to occur, in which case discontinue use. Keep out of the reach of children.
Allergen Statement
Contains no artificial colours, preservatives, or sweeteners; no dairy, starch, sugar, wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, corn, egg, fish, shellfish, salt, tree nuts, or GMOs