Whole Plant. High Concentration. Health Canada Approved.

550mg of Echinacea purpurea extract (10:1) per capsule, equivalent to 5,500mg of raw dried herb (QCE). Herb top and root. Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve cold symptoms. Health Canada approved (NPN 80081468). Non GMO, vegan capsule. Made in Canada. 60 capsules (60 day supply at 1 capsule per day).

Duration of use: For use beyond 8 weeks, consult a health care practitioner. This 60-capsule bottle provides 60 days of supply, which slightly exceeds the 8-week (56-day) guidance.

Why Choose This Formula

• 550mg Echinacea purpurea extract (10:1) per capsule, equivalent to 5,500mg raw dried herb (QCE)
• Whole plant formula: herb top and root combined for a broader phytochemical spectrum
• Herb top: rich in caffeic acid derivatives (cichoric acid) and polysaccharides
• Root: rich in alkylamides (isobutylamides) and polysaccharides
• Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve cold symptoms (NPN 80081468)
• Take at the first sign of infection: 1 capsule per day
• 60 capsules, 60 day supply
• Health Canada approved (NPN 80081468), non GMO, vegan capsule, made in Canada

Who Should Use This

• Adults seeking a high-concentration Echinacea purpurea extract (10:1, 5,500mg QCE) for traditional cold symptom relief
• Those who want a whole plant formula using both herb top and root for a broader phytochemical profile
• Those who want a Health Canada approved echinacea supplement made in Canada
• Those who prefer to take echinacea at the first sign of cold symptoms rather than as a daily supplement

Do not use if: you are taking immune-suppressants, have an auto-immune disorder, or have a progressive systemic disease such as tuberculosis, collagenosis, multiple sclerosis, AIDS, or HIV infection, without first consulting a health care practitioner. Use caution if allergic to plants of the Daisy family. See full safety information below.

What This Product Does

Echinacea purpurea is traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve cold symptoms. That is the Health Canada approved use (NPN 80081468). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

What Is Echinacea purpurea

Echinacea purpurea is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae (daisy or composite) family, native to eastern North America. The genus name Echinacea comes from the Greek echinos (hedgehog or sea urchin), referring to the spiny central cone of the flower head. Purpurea refers to the purple color of the ray petals. It is one of three Echinacea species used medicinally: E. purpurea, E. angustifolia, and E. pallida. Each species has a distinct phytochemical profile. E. purpurea is the most widely cultivated and studied species and is the species used in this formula.

Whole Plant Formula: Herb Top and Root

This formula uses both the aerial parts (herb top: stems, leaves, and flowers) and the root of Echinacea purpurea. The herb top and root have different phytochemical profiles that complement each other.

Herb Top (aerial parts): Rich in caffeic acid derivatives, particularly cichoric acid (the dominant caffeic acid derivative in E. purpurea aerial parts), along with chlorogenic acid and other hydroxycinnamic acid derivatives. Also contains high molecular weight polysaccharides (arabinogalactans and heteroxylans) and glycoproteins.

Root: Contains alkylamides (isobutylamides) as the primary lipophilic bioactives, responsible for the characteristic tingling or numbing sensation on the tongue that is a traditional quality marker for echinacea. Also contains polysaccharides and caffeic acid derivatives in different proportions than the herb top.

Using both parts provides the full spectrum of E. purpurea phytochemicals: caffeic acid derivatives and polysaccharides from the herb top, and alkylamides and polysaccharides from the root.

Understanding the 10:1 Extract and QCE

A 10:1 extract ratio means 10 parts of raw dried herb are used to produce 1 part of extract. Therefore, 550mg of this 10:1 extract is equivalent to 5,500mg of raw dried herb. QCE (Quantity of Crude Equivalent) is the standard Health Canada expression for the amount of raw herb that a given quantity of standardized extract is equivalent to. In this formula: 550mg x 10 = 5,500mg QCE per capsule per day.

Primary Bioactive Compounds

Caffeic Acid Derivatives: Cichoric acid is the dominant caffeic acid derivative in E. purpurea aerial parts and a key quality marker for herb top extracts. Other derivatives include chlorogenic acid and echinacoside. Water-soluble polyphenols with antioxidant activity.

Alkylamides (Isobutylamides): Lipophilic compounds found primarily in the root. Produce the characteristic tingling sensation on the tongue used as a traditional quality indicator. Have been studied for interactions with cannabinoid receptors (CB2) and effects on cytokine production.

Polysaccharides: High molecular weight arabinogalactans and heteroxylans present in both herb top and root, studied for immunomodulatory activity.

Glycoproteins: Present in both herb top and root, contributing to the overall phytochemical complexity of the whole plant extract.

The Asteraceae Family and Allergy Caution

Echinacea purpurea is a member of the Asteraceae (daisy or composite) family, which includes ragweed (Ambrosia species), chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla), feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium), arnica (Arnica montana), calendula (Calendula officinalis), dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), and chrysanthemum. Individuals allergic to one Asteraceae member may cross-react with others. Rare cases of severe allergic reactions to echinacea have been known to occur. If you have a known allergy to ragweed, chamomile, feverfew, arnica, or other Asteraceae plants, consult a health care practitioner before use.

Dosage and Supply

Echinacea purpurea (Herb top and root): 550mg extract (10:1) per capsule, equivalent to 5,500mg QCE
Suggested Use: Adults: 1 capsule per day. Take at the first sign of infection.
Total capsules: 60
Supply duration: 60 days at 1 capsule per day
Duration of use: For use beyond 8 weeks (56 days), consult a health care practitioner
Non Medicinal Ingredients: Magnesium Stearate, Hypromellose (Capsule Shell)

Consult your healthcare provider to determine the appropriate dosage and duration of use for your individual needs.

Quality and Purity

• Health Canada approved (NPN 80081468)
• 550mg Echinacea purpurea extract (10:1, 5,500mg QCE) per capsule
• Whole plant: herb top and root
• Vegan hypromellose capsule
• Non GMO
• 60 capsules
• Made in Canada

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep bottle tightly sealed after each use.

Safety Information and Cautions

Duration of use: For use beyond 8 weeks, consult a health care practitioner.

If symptoms persist or worsen, consult a health care practitioner.

Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking immune-suppressants, if you have an auto-immune disorder, or if you have a progressive systemic disease such as tuberculosis, collagenosis, multiple sclerosis, AIDS, or HIV infection.

Rare cases of severe allergic reactions have been known to occur; use caution if you are allergic to plants of the Daisy family.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Keep out of reach of children.

This product is approved by Health Canada (NPN 80081468).