Echinacea is a plant of the Compositae family, native to North America. Native Americans used it to treat toothaches, sore throats, colds and infectious diseases, and then they were grown in large areas in Europe. Due to its medicinal history and value, German scientists have conducted a lot of research on it. So far, echinacea has become a very popular medicinal herb in the United States and one of the best-selling health foods.
Echinacea health products on the market mainly have their anti-flu and cold prevention effects as marketing points. This is mainly due to the cichoric acid in Echinacea Purpurea Extract. Cichoric acid is the main component of echinacea that plays a role. It interacts with the immune system. Resist the invasion of viruses and bacteria in the body. This is mainly because cichoric acid can increase the activity of macrophages and promote phagocytosis, which is the process by which white blood cells and lymphocytes attack and destroy pathogens. Through this mechanism of action, the body's resistance and immunity are improved. Cichoric acid can also increase the production of interferons, immunoglobulins and other chemicals important to the immune system. Help the human body fight the virus attack.
It is precisely because of its antibacterial and antiviral properties as well as the significant effects of improving immunity that echinacea extract has earned the title of "herbal antibiotic". In addition to the single application of echinacea extract on the market, there are also many herbal formulas that can work together to achieve health effects. For example, the combination of echinacea extract and olive leaf extract not only strengthens the antibacterial effect, but also helps to increase energy levels. The combination of elderberry extract and Echinacea Purpurea Extract is also common, helping to relieve symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections. In addition, astragalus extracts have a good reputation for anti-virus like echinacea extracts. They are considered to be the best two-flavored botanicals for anti-viruses recognized in the world, and they have no side effects.
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