Constituents and Mode of Action
A broad range of investigations have shown that echinacea extracts stimulate the nonspecific resistance system. The following primary effects of echinacea preparations have been observed in vivo and/or vitro: by stimulating the bone marrow, they induce an increased release of leucocytes, especially granulocytes, into the blood. This promotes the resistance reaction.
The phagocytic potency of the granulocytes and macrophages is significantly increased. The serum properdin level is increased, promoting the non specific resistance system. The macrophages are stimulated to release effector substances such as tumor necrosis factor a, interferon b2, and interleukin 1.
The antiphlogistic effect and the inhibition of cell processes leading to cross-linking the collagen also supports wound healing. Even though many ingredients and elements of Echinacea have been isolated and identified, it is not possible to ascribe the effectiveness clearly to a fixed substance. Among the best known active constituents of Echinacea are: cichoric acid, alkylamides, coffeeaciderative, polysaccharide, glycoproteins, flavonoids, essential oil.Keeping in mind these ingredietns, we are convinced that an extract of the entire plant (all active and supporting ingredients) provides you with the most beneficial Echinacea product available.
Tolerance Ingredients
Extract of fresh organically grown Echinacea herb, 95% herb and 5% roots. Sixty-seven percent (65%) alcohol is used to extract the maximum number and levels of active and supportive elements. 20 drops is equivalent to 259 mg fresh Echinacea. 2 tablets equivalent to 538 mg fresh Echinacea. The tablets contain approximately 250 mg lactose. Echinaforce has a full spectrum potency, meaning that the chemical profile of the extract is very similar to the whole fresh plant.
| Serving Size: 20 Drops Servings per container: approx. 82 |
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value* |
| Echinacea purpurea (aerial part) (fresh) extract | 521 mg | ** |
| Echinacea purpurea (root) (fresh) extract | 27 mg | ** |
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. **Daily Value not established. |
Other Ingredients: Alcohol 67% v / v.