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Echinacea

Also sold as Purple coneflower

Traditional cold remedy; results across trials are inconsistent.

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Check before you startThis one has documented interactions with medication classes where the consequences are serious. If you take any prescription medicine, run it past a pharmacist before starting.

How long to take it

Short courses of one to two weeks.

Who it's actually for

Adults at cold onset, without autoimmune conditions.

Safe upper limit

Unverified
No formal limit; short courses only
Allergic reactions in people sensitive to ragweed and daisies. Prolonged use is not recommended.
No source attached yet. Treat this as a starting point, not a citation, until reviewed.

Interactions to know about

  • ImmunosuppressantsCiclosporin, tacrolimus, azathioprine, biologics, steroids
  • Liver disease or impairmentHepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty liver

Other supplements:

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Practical notes

  • Avoid with autoimmune disease or on immunosuppressants.