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Echinacea purpurea delivers 550 mg of 10:1 herb top and root extract per vegan capsule, equivalent to 5,500 mg of dried herb (QCE).

What Is Echinacea Purpurea?

Echinacea purpurea is a flowering plant used in herbal preparations. This echinacea capsule uses extract from both the above ground herb top and the root, rather than root alone. The label identifies these plant parts, the extract ratio and the amount in each capsule.

10:1 Extract: 5,500 mg Crude Equivalent

Each capsule contains 550 mg of echinacea extract. Its 10:1 ratio corresponds to a quantity crude equivalent (QCE) of 5,500 mg dried herb. That is a raw herb equivalence, not 5,500 mg of finished extract. At one capsule daily, the 60 vegan capsules provide up to 60 daily doses.

Echinacea Purpurea 550mg | 10:1 Herb & Root Extract | QCE 5,500mg

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Echinacea purpurea delivers 550 mg of 10:1 herb top and root extract per vegan capsule, equivalent to 5,500 mg of dried herb (QCE).

What Is Echinacea Purpurea?

Echinacea purpurea is a flowering plant used in herbal preparations. This echinacea capsule uses extract from both the above ground herb top and the root, rather than root alone. The label identifies these plant parts, the extract ratio and the amount in each capsule.

10:1 Extract: 5,500 mg Crude Equivalent

Each capsule contains 550 mg of echinacea extract. Its 10:1 ratio corresponds to a quantity crude equivalent (QCE) of 5,500 mg dried herb. That is a raw herb equivalence, not 5,500 mg of finished extract. At one capsule daily, the 60 vegan capsules provide up to 60 daily doses.

Supplement Facts

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1 Capsule

Servings Per Container: 60

Ingredient
Amount Per
Serving
% Daily
Value
Echinacea purpurea (herb top and root; 10:1 extract)
550 mg
†

Daily Value not established.

Other Ingredients:
Magnesium stearate, hypromellose (capsule shell).

Clinical Research

Echinacea for preventing and treating the common cold

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, listed as 2006

This review examined clinical trials of different echinacea preparations for the common cold. Because the preparations varied, its findings should not be presented as results for this specific 550 mg, 10:1 herb top and root extract.

Echinacea purpurea radix for strengthening the immune response in flu like infections

Phytomedicine, listed as 1999

This entry concerns Echinacea purpurea root preparations studied for flu like symptoms. This product contains both herb top and root, so the study should not be described as a trial of the finished formula.

Immunomodulatory activity of Echinacea purpurea: alkylamides and polysaccharides

FEBS Letters, listed as 2004

This entry discusses laboratory research on compounds found in echinacea. Mechanistic findings do not demonstrate a clinical benefit for this product

Research information is provided for educational purposes and does not replace the product's approved label information.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Echinacea Purpurea 550mg used for?

Echinacea purpurea is a traditional herbal ingredient commonly used to support immune health, seasonal wellness, and the body’s natural defenses.

What does 10:1 Echinacea Extract mean?

A 10:1 extract ratio means approximately ten parts of the original echinacea herb and root are used to produce one part of concentrated extract.

What does QCE 5,500mg mean?

QCE stands for Quantity Crude Equivalent. A QCE of 5,500mg means that 550mg of concentrated extract represents approximately 5,500mg of the original echinacea plant material.

What is Echinacea purpurea?

Echinacea purpurea is a flowering plant native to North America. Its aerial parts and roots have a long history of traditional herbal use, particularly for immune and respiratory wellness.

What are the benefits of Echinacea?

Echinacea is commonly used to support immune function and seasonal health, especially during periods when additional immune support may be desired.

Why does this formula use both Echinacea herb and root?

Different parts of the echinacea plant contain different naturally occurring phytochemicals. Combining the herb and root provides a broader botanical profile.

Is Echinacea commonly used during cold and flu season?

Yes. Echinacea is widely used in traditional herbal medicine during cold and flu season to support immune wellness and the body’s natural defenses.