Echinacea

Echinacea Tincture

Echinacea purpurea is one of the most extensively researched and historically revered botanical medicines in the world, renowned for its profound ability to support the immune system and defend against seasonal challenges.

When developing this product, we conducted extensive clinical testing across multiple Echinacea species and plant parts—including Echinacea purpurea root, E. purpurea aerial parts, Echinacea angustifolia root, and E. angustifolia aerial parts. Through this clinical evaluation, we discovered that combining the root and aerial parts of Echinacea purpurea yielded the absolute best clinical synergy with our clients.*

 

From a biochemical standpoint, this makes perfect sense. The aerial parts of E. purpurea are incredibly rich in water-soluble polysaccharides and chicoric acid, which are known to directly stimulate immune cell activity and provide robust antioxidant defense. Meanwhile, the roots are densely packed with alkylamides, which excel at modulating inflammatory pathways and crossing cell membranes to support macrophage and Natural Killer (NK) cell function (1, 2). By combining the two, you receive a full-spectrum, highly bioavailable immune shield (3).

Our Extraction Process To capture the complete range of these bioactive compounds, we utilize a specialized, multi-step extraction method. The herbs undergo an initial extraction using organic cane alcohol, which is necessary to pull out the potent, fat-soluble alkylamides from the root alongside the water-soluble compounds of the aerial parts. We then carefully remove and replace the alcohol with organic glycerin. This yields a highly concentrated, full-spectrum extract with a very low alcohol concentration, making it gentle on the stomach, highly palatable, and exceptionally effective.

Key Clinical Benefits:

  • Rapid Immune Modulation: E. purpurea actively stimulates the body's innate immune defenses, enhancing the activity and phagocytic function of macrophages, neutrophils, and Natural Killer (NK) cells to help the body identify and clear threats faster (4, 5).

  • Antimicrobial & Antiviral Defense: Research demonstrates that E. purpurea extracts possess broad-spectrum defense capabilities, showing potent inhibitory effects against multiple common respiratory viruses and bacterial pathogens (6, 7).

  • Systemic Antioxidant Support: The high concentration of caffeic acid derivatives (like chicoric acid) provides powerful antioxidant activity, helping to protect cells from oxidative stress and free radical damage during immune challenges (2, 8).

  • Balanced Inflammatory Response: The alkylamides in the root help modulate cytokine production (such as lowering pro-inflammatory IL-6 and IL-8), ensuring the immune system responds robustly without triggering an excessive, damaging inflammatory cascade (1, 9).

Recommended Dosage: Take 10-30 drops 3 times daily, or as directed by a physician.

Contraindications: Individuals with autoimmune conditions or those taking immunosuppressive medications should consult their physician before use. Do not use if pregnant or nursing without physician approval.

References:

  1. Manayi, A., et al. "Echinacea purpurea: Pharmacology, phytochemistry and analysis methods." Pharmacognosy Reviews (2015).

  2. Thygesen, L., et al. "Antioxidant activity of cichoric acid and alkamides from Echinacea purpurea, alone and in combination." Food Chemistry (2007).

  3. Dalby-Brown, L., et al. "Synergistic Antioxidative Effects of Alkamides, Caffeic Acid Derivatives, and Polysaccharide Fractions from Echinacea purpurea..." Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry (2005).

  4. Zhai, Z., et al. "Echinacea: a Miracle Herb against Aging and Cancer? Evidence In vivo in Mice." Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2005).

  5. Burlou-Nagy, C., et al. "Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench: Biological and Pharmacological Properties. A Review." Plants (2022).

  6. Hudson, J. B. "Applications of the Phytomedicine Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower) in Infectious Diseases." Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology (2012).

  7. Hudson, J., et al. "Echinacea—A Source of Potent Antivirals for Respiratory Virus Infections." Pharmaceuticals (2011).

  8. Zhu, W., et al. "A systematic review on the effects of Echinacea supplementation on cytokine levels: Is there a role in COVID-19?" Metabolism Open (2021).

  9. Micali, S., et al. "Phytochemistry, Mechanisms, and Preclinical Studies of Echinacea Extracts in Modulating Immune Responses to Bacterial and Viral Infections..." Microorganisms (2024).