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GNC Herbal PlusŪ Whole Herb Echinacea Purpurea
300 Vegetarian Capsules188601
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Supports Natural Resistance* Whole Herb 400mg
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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As a dietary supplement, take one capsule daily.
Other Ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose Capsule, Cellulose Warning: Consult your physician prior to using this product if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, Discontinue use two weeks prior to surgery. Distributed by: General Nutrition Corporation Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Serving Size 1 Vegetarian Capsules Servings Per Container 300 Amount Per Serving % DV Echinacea Purpurea Herb 400.00 mg ** ** Daily Value (DV) not established - Health Notes
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Echinacea
EchinaceaCommon names:Coneflower (Purple)- Reliable and relatively consistent scientific data showing a substantial health benefit.
- Contradictory, insufficient, or preliminary studies suggesting a health benefit or minimal health benefit.
- For an herb, supported by traditional use but minimal or no scientific evidence. For a supplement, little scientific support.
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This supplement has been used in connection with the following health conditions:
Used for Amount Why Common Cold3 to 5 ml of liquid herbal extracts every two hours, or 300 to 600 mg of powdered herb three times daily, or five to six cups of tea daily 
[2 stars] At the first sign of a cold, taking immune-stimulating echinacea as a juice or tincture may make colds less severe.Gingivitis
(Caraway, Chamomile, Clove Oil, Menthol, Myrrh, Peppermint, Sage)0.5 ml in half a glass of water three times per day swished slowly in the mouth before spitting out [2 stars] A mouthwash containing sage oil, peppermint oil, menthol, chamomile tincture, expressed juice from echinacea, myrrh tincture, clove oil, and caraway oil has been used successfully to treat gingivitis.Immune Function3 to 5 ml of liquid extract three times per day [2 stars] Studies have found that echinacea stimulates the function of a variety of immune cells, particularly natural killer cells. Taking it appears to speed recovery from the common cold.Infection3 to 5 ml of liquid herbal extracts every two hours, or 300 to 600 mg of powdered herb three times per day, or 5 to 6 cups of tea daily [2 stars] Echinacea is both immune supportive and antimicrobial.Influenza3 to 5 ml of liquid formulas or 300 mg of powdered root supplements three times per day [2 stars] Taking echinacea may help clear flu symptoms faster.BronchitisRefer to label instructions 
[1 star] Echinacea is an immune-stimulating herb that is widely used by herbalists for people with acute respiratory infections.Canker SoresRefer to label instructions [1 star] The antiviral, immune-enhancing, and wound-healing properties of echinacea may make this herb a reasonable choice for canker sores.Chronic CandidiasisRefer to label instructions [1 star] The fresh-pressed juice of Echinacea purpurea has been shown to help prevent recurring yeast infections in one trial.Cold SoresRefer to label instructions [1 star] In traditional herbal medicine, tinctures of various herbs including echinacea have been applied topically to herpes outbreaks in order to promote healing.Ear InfectionsRefer to label instructions [1 star] Children with recurrent ear infections may benefit from taking echinacea, as it has been reported to support healthy immune function.GingivitisRefer to label instructions [1 star] Echinacea provides anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial actions critical to successfully treating gingivitis.HIV and AIDS SupportRefer to label instructions [1 star] Supplementing with echinacea may increase immune activity against HIV.VaginitisRefer to label instructions [1 star] Echinacea is antibacterial and known to improve resistance to infection.Wound HealingRefer to label instructions [1 star] Echinacea is used among European practitioners of herbal medicine to promote wound healing.Yeast InfectionRefer to label instructions [1 star] Echinacea, which enhances immune function, has been used successfully to treat yeast infections.Parts Used & Where Grown
Echinacea is a wildflower native to North America. While echinacea continues to grow and is harvested from the wild, the majority used for herbal supplements comes from cultivated plants. The root and/or the above-ground part of the plant during the flowering growth phase are used in herbal medicine.
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