Bioforce Echinaforce (Echinacea)

May be helpful for immune system

Ingredients:
Tincture of Echinacea purpurea herb and root. 0.6ml drops contain the equivalent of 285mg whole fresh plant or 64.5mg whole dried plant. Also contains 65% v/v Ethanol.

Directions for use:
Adults: 15 drops (0.6ml) to be taken 2-3 times daily in a small amount of water.
Children: (6-12 years): 7 drops (0.3ml) to be taken 2-3 times daily in a small amount of water.

Please seek medical advice if pregnant.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.
Store below 25°C and out of direct sunlight.

Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. Store out of reach of young children. Food supplements must not be used as a substitute for a varied diet. Although we take great care in what we say about products on this site, you should always read the manufacturer's label on the actual product carefully before taking supplements.

Contra-indications:

Those suffering from leukaemia or HIV should consult a Health Care Professional before using Echinaforce. Not suitable after organ transplants.

Avoid in known cases of hypersensitivity to Echinacea preparations.

Avoid during pregnancy or if breast feeding.

Code

bf30316

bf30317

Size

50ml tincture

100ml tincture

Price

£8.49

£14.99

This product may have the following benefits

(please read this important notice concerning supplement medical claims)

May be helpful for symptoms:

Bacterial infections
Respiratory tract infections
Urinary infections
Skin infections
Viral infections
Influenza
Herpes
Chickenpox
ME
Fungal infections
Candidiasis
Ringworm
Thrush
Wound healing
Cuts
Post operative care
Varicose ulcers

Mode of Action

Immune stimulant
Anti-inflammatory
Antiseptic
Antiviral
Antibacterial

Echinacea is an immune stimulant. As a result of this, it has anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antibacterial activity associated with the polysaccharide and polyacetylene components present in the plant.

These constituents mobilise our defence mechanism by activating and stimulating the release of leucocytes (white blood cells) which fight infection.

The function of T-lymphycytes is enhanced and there is an increase in the number of macrophages, which destroy foreign materials.

Echinacin, a polysaccharide, promotes wound healing by inhibiting the enzyme hyaluronidase.

This helps to promote the growth of new tissue, activating fibroblasts which are the cells responsible for encouraging wound healing.

Three varieties of Echinacea have been used by Phytotherapists. Bauer, the German Phytotherapy researcher, found that these species have differing activities. Using experimental methods which measure immune stimulation, he found that alcoholic extracts of Echinacea purpurea gave the greatest activity, followed by alcoholic extracts of Echinacea angustifolia and Echinacea pallida, which were 65% less active.

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