ECHINACEA ♦ 60 Delayed Release Veg Caps X 500mg

Traditional immune-supporting herb for respiratory health and natural defense

Benefits

• Strengthens the body's defense against respiratory infections including flu and the common cold

• Enhances immune system function through immunomodulatory and immune-stimulating properties

• Detoxifies and stimulates the lymphatic system to support natural cleansing processes

• Provides antibiotic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and stimulant properties for comprehensive immune support

Description

Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea, angustifolia, and pallida) is a flowering plant native to North America, often called purple coneflower, with a long history of traditional use by Native American tribes for treating infections, wounds, and pain . Today, it is one of the most widely recognized herbal remedies for immune support, particularly for upper respiratory infections. Our formula delivers 500 mg of high-potency Echinacea Extract (10:1) per delayed-release vegan capsule, providing a concentrated dose of the plant's bioactive compounds. The immune-enhancing effects of echinacea are attributed to several classes of bioactive compounds, including alkamides, caffeic acid derivatives (such as cichoric acid and echinacoside), polysaccharides, and flavonoids . These compounds work synergistically to modulate both innate and adaptive immune responses by enhancing immune cell activity—including macrophages and natural killer (NK) cells—and stimulating cytokine production and phagocytosis . For defense against respiratory infections, echinacea is traditionally used to strengthen the body's natural resistance to flu and the common cold. Research has demonstrated that echinacea extracts exhibit antibacterial activity against common respiratory pathogens such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Legionella pneumophila, as well as skin pathogens including Staphylococcus aureus . Antiviral efficacy has been documented against viruses including herpes simplex, influenza, and rhinovirus . A clinical trial with echinacea/salvia lozenges showed that a single lozenge reduced throat pain by 48% and tonsillopharyngitis symptoms by 34%, while viral loads in infected patients were reduced by 62% after a single lozenge and by 96% after 4 days of treatment . The study concluded that echinacea represents a valuable and safe option for early treatment of acute sore throats, capable of alleviating symptoms and contributing to reducing viral loads in the throat . For immune system support, echinacea acts as both an immunomodulator and immunostimulator—it can help "turn on" immune responses when needed while also regulating overactive immune activity . Echinacea extracts also contain anti-inflammatory compounds that help reduce inflammation associated with infections and support the body's natural healing processes . As a lymphatic stimulant and detoxifier, echinacea helps activate the lymphatic system, which plays a crucial role in immune surveillance and the removal of waste products and toxins from bodily tissues . This lymphatic support enhances the body's natural cleansing processes and contributes to overall immune resilience. The additional antibiotic, antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties of echinacea help the body resist and destroy harmful microorganisms, making it valuable for addressing various types of infections including those of the respiratory tract, urinary tract, and skin . What sets this formula apart is its advanced delayed-release enteric coating—standard capsules break down too early in stomach acid, potentially degrading the sensitive alkamides, polysaccharides, and caffeic acid derivatives in echinacea before absorption. Our revolutionary acid-resistant, vegan DRCaps remain intact in the stomach and dissolve precisely in the small intestine, ensuring maximum bioavailability and potency. The flexible dosage protocol allows you to adjust intake based on your individual needs: a higher dosage (up to 4 capsules daily, taken as 2 servings of 2 capsules) is recommended, especially in the first 7 days if symptoms are severe, with the dosage gradually reduced after symptom improvement. The average maintenance dosage is 1 capsule per day. Ideal for individuals seeking natural immune support during cold and flu season, those wanting to strengthen respiratory defenses, individuals looking to support lymphatic detoxification, or anyone seeking a comprehensive herbal approach to immune health and infection resistance.

Packaging

60 delayed-release vegetable capsules (500 mg each) in an amber glass bottle for light protection and potency preservation. Revolutionary vegetarian delayed-release capsules (DRCaps - Hypromellose, acid-resistant).

Ingredients

Per capsule (500 mg): 500 mg Echinacea Extract (10:1, from Echinacea purpurea, angustifolia, and/or pallida)

Suggested Dosage

Adults: 1 to 4 capsules per day (2 capsules, 2 times daily). The average dosage is 1 capsule per day. A higher dosage is recommended, especially in the first 7 days, if symptoms are severe. The dosage can be reduced gradually after the reduction of symptoms.

Caution

Echinacea may cause side effects including fever, nausea, vomiting, and gastrointestinal discomfort in some individuals . Echinacea is not recommended for people who are pregnant or breastfeeding, have progressive systemic diseases such as tuberculosis, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or multiple sclerosis, have HIV or AIDS, are allergic to plants in the Asteraceae family (sunflower or daisy family, including ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds), are undergoing cancer therapy, or are taking immunosuppressant medications . Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you have any medical conditions or are taking any medications. Do not exceed the stated recommended daily dose. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet or healthy lifestyle. Keep out of reach of children.

References

• MDPI Antibiotics. (2024). Phytochemistry, Mechanisms, and Preclinical Studies of Echinacea Extracts in Modulating Immune Responses to Bacterial and Viral Infections: A Comprehensive Review 

• Weishaupt R, et al. (2023). Reduction of Viral Load in Patients with Acute Sore Throats: Results from an Observational Clinical Trial with Echinacea/Salvia Lozenges. Complement Med Res 

• Valley Medical Center. (2025). Echinacea 

• The Naturopathic Herbalist. Echinacea spp 

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REVOLUTIONARY VEGETARIAN DELAYED RELEASE CAPSULES

DRCaps are the next generation of herbal capsules, designed to be released when the body needs them. They protect the contents of the supplements from stomach acids; they are completely released in the small intestine in an alkaline environment with pH 6.8. DRcaps also mask any taste and reduce the risk of any aftertaste.

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Important information

Safety Information: Keep out of reach of children.

• Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
• Not suitable for pregnant or lactating mothers. Consult your doctor before taking this product if you have any medical conditions or are taking any medication.

Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet or healthy lifestyle.

• Keep out of direct sunlight in a cool and dry place.
• Keep out of sight and reach of children.
• Best before date see on the label.
• Do not use it if the seal is broken.

Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by any official health authority. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Do not exceed the stated recommended daily dose. Food supplements should not be used as a supplement for a varied diet.