Family & Relationships1 min ago
Echinacea
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I've read a lot about echinacea. Is there any proof it works? How should I take it?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ."Research has shown that echinacea augustifolia, or Purple Coneflower, has strong immune-enhancing properties. Originally from the US, it was used by native tribes as an antiseptic and snake-bite remedy. There has been a trend for people in this country to take it as a precautionary measure against winter colds and flu, but many experts believe that it works best when taken at the first sign of a cold or flu symptom. You can buy echinacea as a tincture (concentrated liquid) or in tablet form from health food shops or pharmacies. Follow the instructions on the label."