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ChildLife Echinacea, Natural Orange Flavor - 30 ml
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Echinacea: A Plant with Health-Promoting Properties
Echinacea is a plant from the asteraceae family that grows in North America. It is commonly known as purple coneflower or narrow-leaved coneflower and is valued for its health-promoting properties. Traditionally, echinacea has been used for its immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory effects.
Echinacea contains various active ingredients, such as flavonoids, glycosides, polysaccharides, isobutylamides, inulin, and chlorogenic acid. These components have antioxidant, cardiac, immune-activating, prebiotic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antifungal properties.
Benefits of Echinacea
Echinacea can be used as a support during classic therapies or as a preventive measure to reduce the risk of developing colds and other conditions associated with oxidative stress. Its antiviral and antibacterial effects make it useful in reducing susceptibility to infections. It can also help in hard-to-heal wounds and burns due to its anti-inflammatory and cleansing properties.
Echinacea can also provide support for the body during a fever and is effective in fighting colds, sore throat, bronchial inflammation, and gum problems. It is also beneficial for the skin as it inhibits the enzyme hyaluronidase, which preserves the properties of hyaluronic acid valuable to the skin, and strengthens collagen bonds, which keeps the skin looking young.
Furthermore, echinacea can provide support for the young body in facing daily challenges such as stress, weakness, and immune system problems. Echinacea juice is rich in active ingredients that can positively support a young person's health.
Vitamin C is often present in echinacea preparations, and both substances have similar benefits for the immune system. Echinacea can protect against upper respiratory tract complaints, while vitamin C supports the immune system's proper functioning. Preparations that combine echinacea, vitamin C, and other supplements like rosehip can be beneficial during the autumn and winter months when the risk of infections and colds is higher.
Contraindications of Echinacea
However, there are contraindications for the use of echinacea. Echinacea herb extracts should not be used by children under 12 years of age, people with autoimmune diseases, allergies to echinacea components, or those who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Safety cannot be guaranteed during pregnancy or lactation due to a lack of available studies. Therefore, additional supplementation with echinacea or its extracts is not advisable at this time.
Forms of Echinacea
Echinacea comes in various forms, with the most popular being tablets and capsules containing echinacea extract, often combined with other ingredients to support immunity. These can be taken as recommended by the manufacturer, not only in situations of weakness or illness but also as a preventative measure.
Infusions made from dried herbs that include echinacea are also available, usually as blends designed to protect against microorganisms or support immunity. The combination of different substances in these blends can have a multi-faceted effect on the body.
Echinacea drops, often in combination with other ingredients, can be applied directly to poorly healing wounds or used for immune support. The choice of supplement form should depend on individual preference and response to expected benefits. While drops and capsules are easier to store, infusions may be more effective for some individuals.