Echinacea
Echinacea is a perennial plant native to eastern and central North America. Widely used by the North American Plains Indians for its general medicinal qualities, Echinacea is now very popular as a supplement for helping to relieve the severity and duration of the symptoms of colds and flu.
There are 3 different Echinacea species used for medicinal purposes, Echinacea angustifolia, Echinacea pallida, and Echinacea purpurea. Both the root and flowers are used, with the root having higher concentrations of volatile oils (odorous compounds) and the above-ground parts containing more polysaccharides (substances known to trigger the activity of the immune system). Some supplements combine different species as well as different parts of the Echinacea plant for maximum benefit.
The compounds found in Echinacea (polysaccharides, glycoproteins, alkamides, volatile oils, and flavonoids) stimulate the immune system, promoting T-cell activation and helping white blood cells attack germs.
HealthPost has a great range of Echinacea supplements on sale now at discount prices.
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Healtheries
Garlic, Vitamin C, Zinc, Echinacea + Olive Leaf
(4)
From NZ$11.50
Save up to 19.9% off RRP
60 tabletsNZ$11.50
120 tabletsNZ$18.50
KiwiHerb
Echinature - Echinacea Extract
From NZ$21.00
Save up to 12.4% off RRP
50mlNZ$21.00
100mlNZ$31.20
200mlNZ$43.70
