Support your immune system and reduce symptoms of a cold or flu when they strike!

What are the benefits of Echinacea Tincture?

Historically, Echinacea (also known as Echinacea purpurea) has been used to help optimise the immune system and provide defence against the common cold and flu variants. 

Today, Echinacea herb has been studied widely and is one of the most popular herbs on the market. Recent studies have shown that Echinacea may help shorten the duration of a cold, reduce the severity of the symptoms or could possibly prevent it altogether. The Wellness Practitioner Echinacea tincture can be taken at the first signs and symptoms of a cold or the flu.

What is Echinacea?

Echinacea is extracted from the coneflower; which is a plant commonly found in North America. The part of the plant that is considered medicinal is the rootstalk. The name comes from the prickly scales found in the large conical seed head, which has been said to look like spines found on an angry hedgehog. “Echino”’ is Greek for “hedgehog”. 

Why does this Echinacea Tincture contain alcohol?

Alcohol is used as it is an excellent solvent for extracting herbal medicines. The amount of alcohol used in this herbal tincture is small and therefore does not have any intoxicating effects. 

All of The Wellness Practitioner range of herbal remedies and nutritional supplements have been tested for safety and quality independently. 

Who could benefit from taking this Echinacea Tincture?

When looking for symptomatic support from coughs, colds and infections that may be from influenza and upper respiratory tract conditions of a similar nature. This tincture may also be used to support the immune system and optimise its functioning. This information provided on the herbal remedy Echinacea is based on traditional use only.