Echinacea Cold Formula

Feature Summary

Echinamide and potent herbs combine for immune support and to help you fight off that cold or flu. Natural Factors Echinamide extract has been proven to consistently enhance immune system function. Echinamide is a patent pending extract of Echinacea purpurea, certified organic echinacea grown in BC's Okanagan Valley at Factor Farms. This formula also contains astragalus, goldenseal, ginger extract, elderberry and wild cherry for effective immune support to shorten the duration of your cold or flu. Benefits Stimulates immune system Supports healthy lungs function A tonic for all mucous membranes, especially in the upper respiratory tract Has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity Acts as a cough sedative and expectorant

Ingredients

Each capsule contains:
Echinacea purpurea (0.5% cichoric acid)......................100 mg
Ginger extract 1:8 (Zingiber officinale) 4% volatile oil .....50 mg
Elderberry extract (Sambucus nigra) ...............................50 mg
Astragalus root (Astragalus membranaceus) ...................50 mg
Wild cherry powder (Prunus virginiana) .........................50 mg
Goldenseal root powder (Hydrastine canadensis) ............25 mg

Safe

Take 1 to 3 capsules per day unless recommended by a health care practitioner. Keep out of the reach of children.

Contraindications

• Echinacea should not be used by people with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) or human-immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Echinacea use may lead to stimulation of viral replication. Until more research is done, most experts recommend not using echinacea effects in HIV infection.
• Allergic reactions have been reported in people who are allergic to other members of plants in the Compositae family (daisy, ragweed, marigolds, etc.)
• Since echinacea can enhance immune function, it must not be used in people who have had organ transplants or who are taking drugs to purposely suppress the immune system like cyclophosphamide.
• People with autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and multiple sclerosis should avoid long-term use of echinacea.

Additional Information

Children: Suitable for children at one-half the adult dosage.

Pregnancy and Nursing: Although echinacea is considered safe, the other herbs in this formula have not been sufficiently evaluated, so this formula should not be used during these times.

Seniors: No special precautions known.