Health benefits of echinacea:
- May strengthen immunity
- May ease cold symptoms
- May reduce blood sugar levels
- May promote tranquility
Things To Know & Note
It is a:
Herb
Available as:
Tablets, tinctures, tea
Also known as:
Purple coneflower, Echinacea purpurea
Traditional uses:
Immunity support, cold relief
Drug interactions:
Warfarin, caffeine, darunavir, docetaxel
Most common side effect:
Stomach pain, constipation, diarrhoea, heartburn, vomiting, rash
Echinacea is likely safe for most people in the short-term. Various echinacea products have been used safely for up to 10 days. Don't give echinacea to children under 12 years of age.
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