Echinacea is a supplement that's often taken to boost the immune system and fight viruses. Many people take echinacea to treat the common cold. Its ability to reduce inflammation may improve skin ...

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The dose equivalent of 900 mg of dried root derives from the German Commission E monograph for Echinacea pallida root, a different species from E. angustifolia. 2 E. angustifolia root is not ...

Have you been battling colds this whole winter long? Are you in regular close contact with children, also known as walking Petri dishes of disease? Or are you the colleague who sits as far as is ...

With an infinite number of echinacea (coneflower) varieties to choose from, how do you decide which is the best one to grow in your garden? This perennial dilemma could be made easier by simply opting ...

Echinacea is often advised for warding off the winter sniffles, says Claudia Hammond, but does it actually work? If you find yourself about to go down with a cold this winter, the chances are that at ...

A new review of the herbal remedy Echinacea reveals its pros and cons, writes Sylvia Thompson. Taking the herbal remedy Echinacea can reduce the chances of catching a cold by more than 50 per cent, ...

In just a blink of a watery eye it will be cold and flu season, and with all of those aches and sneezes out come the home remedies ranging from saunas to brandy-laced concoctions. Not the least of ...

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If you find yourself about to go down with a cold this winter, the chances are that at some point a friend will suggest you take echinacea. Some swear by it to ward off a cold when they feel the first ...