Echinacea Purpurea root 1:2 Standardised

Botanical name: Echinacea purpurea
Common name: Echinacea, Eastern purple coneflower, Purple coneflower, Hedgehog coneflower 
Plant part: Root
Strength: 1:2
Source (Organic or Trade): Trade
Country of Origin: New Zealand/USA
Weekly Dosage (mL): 20-100mL
Standardised to contain minimum of: 1.5mg/ml total alkylamides

Actions: Anti-inflammatory, Depurative, Immune enhancer, Immune modulator, Lymphatic, Vulnerary

Main indication: Acute & chronic infections, enlarged lymph nodes, immune dysfunction, cancer (adjunctive treatment), respiratory conditions, inflammatory skin conditions, urinary conditions, BPH, wound healing

Safety information: None identified.

Drug Interactions:  Immunosuppressive agents (eg cyclosporin, tacrolimus) - Theoretical reduction in immunosuppressive effects, though no cases reported
Marijuana - Increased sensitivity to pharyngeal irritant effects of alkamide-rich liquid preparations reported

More Information: Herbal Mythbusters Info Sheet, Echinacea Safety in Children, Echinacea Short Review