Purple echinacea is a herbal medicine, made with the purple Echinacea (L.) Moench plant , which helps to increase the body's defenses, preventing and fighting the appearance of colds, for example.
This medicine is taken orally, being more effective when taken since the first symptoms of the infection appeared. Usually the recommended dose is 2 capsules a day or according to medical advice.
The price of purple echinacea is approximately 18 reais, and may vary according to the place of sale.
Indications
The purple echinacea capsules are indicated for preventive and adjunctive use of colds, respiratory and urinary tract infections, abscesses, ulcers, boils and carbuncles because it contains antiviral, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties, being excellent to fight the virus influenza A, herpes simplex and coronavirus.
How to take
The way to use the capsules of purple echinacea consists of:
- 1 to 3 hard gelatin capsules a day, 1 to 3 coated tablets per day, 5 ml of syrup, 2 to 3 times a day.
Tablets and capsules should not be broken, opened or chewed and treatment with this medicine should not be done for more than 8 weeks, as the immunostimulating effect can be reduced with prolonged use.
Possible side effects
Side effects can be transient fever and gastrointestinal disorders, such as nausea, vomiting and an unpleasant taste in the mouth after taking it. Various allergic reactions can also occur, such as itching and worsening asthma attacks.
When not to take
Purple echinacea is contraindicated in patients with allergies to plants of the Asteraceae family, with multiple sclerosis, asthma, collagen, HIV positive or tuberculosis.
This remedy is also contraindicated for pregnant women, nursing mothers and children under 12.
