{"id":8007098433824,"title":"Echinacea","handle":"echinacea","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese herbs collectively help improve the body's immune response and decrease the symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n[TABS]\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEchinacea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;is a commonly used herb for improving immune function and managing symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs).\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eEchinacea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;is a genus in the daisy family, and most commonly refers to two species: purpurea and angustifolia. Each species of echinacea offers unique health benefits yet both are beneficial for optimizing and balancing immune function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, a 2007 meta-analysis examined echinacea’s ability to prevent the common cold in over 1,300 individuals. Almost all of the 14 trials included used either echinacea purpurea as a stand alone or a combination of both purpurea and angustifolia. On average, it was found that these preparations led to a 58% decreased likelihood of developing the common cold and 1.4 days decreased duration of symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled trial compared\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eEchinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;and placebo interventions for URTI’s in 302 healthy adults. These individuals were given extracts of either species or placebo for 5 days per week over the course of 12 weeks. At the end of the trial, 37% of the placebo group experienced an URTI, while only 32% of the angustifolia group and 29% of the purpurea group developed symptoms. Additionally, both echinacea groups increased the average number of days until first symptoms. The placebo group experienced initial symptoms after 65 days, compared to 66 days for the angustifolia group and 69 days for the purpurea group. These results suggest that both species provide immune benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are a variety of constituents that are considered to be active, including alkylamides, polysaccharides and phenols. Depending on the species, there are different amounts and types of each component. For example,\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eEchinacea angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;contains echinacosides, an antimicrobial phenolic component not found in purpurea species. Additionally, although both species have multiple alkylamides, a broader variety of alkylamides are found in\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eEchinacea angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;when compared to Echinacea purpurea. Combining the two echinacea species offers a more comprehensive and perhaps synergistic blend of active ingredients. That being said,\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eEchinacea purpurea\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/em\u003ehas more human clinical trials and research support. Case in point, it has been shown to increase natural-killer cells, leukocytes, neutrophils and monocytes, while also stimulating the phagocytic activity of macrophages. Additionally,\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eEchinacea purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;has demonstrated activity against both\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eCandida albicans\u003c\/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eSaccharomyces cerevisiae\u003c\/em\u003e, as well as viruses such as influenza and herpes. Finally,\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eEchinacea purpurea\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/em\u003esupplementation for 4 weeks has shown a decrease in both salivary IgA levels and sickness duration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCyto-Matrix’s\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eEchinacea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;combines both potent immunomodulatory species of echinacea in order to effectively prevent and treat URTIs, various infections and improve the overall health of the body’s immune response.\u0026nbsp; Each vegetable capsule of Echinacea Matrix contains 100 mg (6:1 extract; Dried Herb Equivalent [DHE] 600mg) of Echinacea angustifolia root extract and 300 mg (6:1 extract; DHE 1800mg) of Echinacea purpurea extract, standardized to 4% echinacoside and 4% phenol content, respectively. These active ingredients are confirmed as per high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), the most accurate and reliable testing available for herbal extracts. Each bottle of Echinacea Matrix contains 90 vegetable capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEchinacea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;is a part of the Cyto-Matrix Herbal Matrix Series,containing sustainably sourced, traceable and GMO free herbs with potent therapeutic properties. Each herb is extracted and tested to ensure the standardization of active ingredients, ultimately leading to efficacious, predictable and reliable products. The Cyto-Matrix Herbal Matrix Series of herbal extracts is beneficial for both the health of individuals, and also the health of our planet and future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;generations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDosage\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdults:\u003c\/b\u003e Take 1 capsule, 1-2 times daily at the first sign of infection or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner \u003cstrong\u003e. Teenagers 15 to 17 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e - Take 1 capsule, 1 to 2 times daily at the first sign of infection or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner. \u003cstrong\u003eChildren and adolescents 10 to 14 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e - Take 1 capsule daily at the first sign of infection or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNutrition info\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredient (per capsule):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEchinacea extract (root, Echinacea angustifolia ) 6:1, DHE 600mg 100mg\u003cbr\u003eEchinacea extract (herb top, Echinacea purpurea ) 6:1, DHE 1800mg 300mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNon-medicinal ingredients:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegetable grade magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, brown rice flour. 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Each species of echinacea offers unique health benefits yet both are beneficial for optimizing and balancing immune function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, a 2007 meta-analysis examined echinacea’s ability to prevent the common cold in over 1,300 individuals. Almost all of the 14 trials included used either echinacea purpurea as a stand alone or a combination of both purpurea and angustifolia. On average, it was found that these preparations led to a 58% decreased likelihood of developing the common cold and 1.4 days decreased duration of symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled trial compared\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eEchinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;and placebo interventions for URTI’s in 302 healthy adults. These individuals were given extracts of either species or placebo for 5 days per week over the course of 12 weeks. At the end of the trial, 37% of the placebo group experienced an URTI, while only 32% of the angustifolia group and 29% of the purpurea group developed symptoms. Additionally, both echinacea groups increased the average number of days until first symptoms. The placebo group experienced initial symptoms after 65 days, compared to 66 days for the angustifolia group and 69 days for the purpurea group. These results suggest that both species provide immune benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are a variety of constituents that are considered to be active, including alkylamides, polysaccharides and phenols. Depending on the species, there are different amounts and types of each component. For example,\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eEchinacea angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;contains echinacosides, an antimicrobial phenolic component not found in purpurea species. Additionally, although both species have multiple alkylamides, a broader variety of alkylamides are found in\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eEchinacea angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;when compared to Echinacea purpurea. Combining the two echinacea species offers a more comprehensive and perhaps synergistic blend of active ingredients. That being said,\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eEchinacea purpurea\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/em\u003ehas more human clinical trials and research support. Case in point, it has been shown to increase natural-killer cells, leukocytes, neutrophils and monocytes, while also stimulating the phagocytic activity of macrophages. Additionally,\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eEchinacea purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;has demonstrated activity against both\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eCandida albicans\u003c\/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eSaccharomyces cerevisiae\u003c\/em\u003e, as well as viruses such as influenza and herpes. Finally,\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eEchinacea purpurea\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/em\u003esupplementation for 4 weeks has shown a decrease in both salivary IgA levels and sickness duration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCyto-Matrix’s\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eEchinacea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;combines both potent immunomodulatory species of echinacea in order to effectively prevent and treat URTIs, various infections and improve the overall health of the body’s immune response.\u0026nbsp; Each vegetable capsule of Echinacea Matrix contains 100 mg (6:1 extract; Dried Herb Equivalent [DHE] 600mg) of Echinacea angustifolia root extract and 300 mg (6:1 extract; DHE 1800mg) of Echinacea purpurea extract, standardized to 4% echinacoside and 4% phenol content, respectively. These active ingredients are confirmed as per high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), the most accurate and reliable testing available for herbal extracts. Each bottle of Echinacea Matrix contains 90 vegetable capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEchinacea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;is a part of the Cyto-Matrix Herbal Matrix Series,containing sustainably sourced, traceable and GMO free herbs with potent therapeutic properties. Each herb is extracted and tested to ensure the standardization of active ingredients, ultimately leading to efficacious, predictable and reliable products. The Cyto-Matrix Herbal Matrix Series of herbal extracts is beneficial for both the health of individuals, and also the health of our planet and future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;generations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDosage\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdults:\u003c\/b\u003e Take 1 capsule, 1-2 times daily at the first sign of infection or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner \u003cstrong\u003e. Teenagers 15 to 17 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e - Take 1 capsule, 1 to 2 times daily at the first sign of infection or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner. \u003cstrong\u003eChildren and adolescents 10 to 14 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e - Take 1 capsule daily at the first sign of infection or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNutrition info\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredient (per capsule):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEchinacea extract (root, Echinacea angustifolia ) 6:1, DHE 600mg 100mg\u003cbr\u003eEchinacea extract (herb top, Echinacea purpurea ) 6:1, DHE 1800mg 300mg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNon-medicinal ingredients:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegetable grade magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, brown rice flour. Capsule: hypromellose.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n[\/TABS]"}