{"product_id":"echinacea-purpurea-550mg-extract-5500mg-qce-60-vcaps","title":"Echinacea Purpurea 550mg Extract | 5500mg QCE | 60 Vcaps","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEchinacea Purpurea 550mg Extract | 5500mg QCE | 60 Vcaps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e550mg of Echinacea purpurea extract (10:1) per capsule equivalent to 5500mg of raw dried herb (QCE). Whole plant: herb top and root. Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve cold symptoms. Health Canada licensed NPN 80081468. Vegan. Non-GMO. Made in Canada. 60 capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Echinacea Purpurea?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEchinacea purpurea is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family native to eastern North America and one of the most widely used herbal medicines for cold symptom relief. It is one of three medicinal Echinacea species (E. purpurea, E. angustifolia, E. pallida), each with a distinct phytochemical profile. E. purpurea is the most extensively cultivated and studied species. Its key bioactive compounds include cichoric acid (a caffeic acid derivative concentrated in the herb top), alkylamides (isobutylamides concentrated in the root, responsible for the characteristic tongue-tingling quality marker), and polysaccharides found in both parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Does 10:1 Extract and 5500mg QCE Mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 10:1 extract means 10g of raw dried Echinacea purpurea herb is processed to produce 1g of concentrated extract. Each 550mg capsule is therefore equivalent to 5500mg of raw dried herb expressed as QCE (Quantity of Crude Equivalent), the Health Canada standard for concentrated herbal extracts. A standard 550mg raw echinacea powder capsule contains 550mg of herb. This formula delivers the equivalent of 5500mg in the same capsule size by concentrating the bioactive compounds and removing inert plant material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Herb Top and Root Together?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe herb top and root of Echinacea purpurea have distinct, complementary phytochemical profiles. The herb top is rich in cichoric acid (the primary caffeic acid derivative in E. purpurea), polysaccharides, and glycoproteins. The root is rich in alkylamides (isobutylamides) the lipophilic compounds that produce the characteristic tingling sensation used as a traditional quality marker along with polysaccharides. Using both parts delivers the full spectrum of E. purpurea bioactives rather than the profile of either part alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve cold symptoms\u003c\/strong\u003e Health Canada licensed use under NPN 80081468. Take at the first sign of infection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10:1 extract, 5500mg QCE per capsule\u003c\/strong\u003e High-concentration equivalent to 5500mg raw dried herb in a single 550mg capsule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole plant formula\u003c\/strong\u003e Herb top and root. Full spectrum of E. purpurea phytochemicals including cichoric acid, alkylamides, and polysaccharides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHealth Canada licensed\u003c\/strong\u003e NPN 80081468. Made in Canada.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegan and non-GMO\u003c\/strong\u003e Hypromellose vegan capsule. No gelatin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 capsules\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 day supply at 1 capsule per day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMedicinal Ingredient (per capsule)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEchinacea purpurea (Moench) herb top and root extract (10:1) 550mg\u003c\/strong\u003e QCE 5500mg. NPN 80081468.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-medicinal ingredients: Magnesium stearate, hypromellose (vegetable capsule shell). Non-GMO. No artificial colours, flavours, sweeteners, or preservatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuality and Trust\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNPN 80081468\u003c\/strong\u003e Licensed by Health Canada as a Natural Health Product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e Quality controlled facility under Health Canada oversight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole plant extract\u003c\/strong\u003e Herb top and root. Full phytochemical spectrum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10:1 concentration\u003c\/strong\u003e 5500mg QCE per 550mg capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegan capsule\u003c\/strong\u003e Hypromellose, no gelatin or animal derived ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 capsules\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 day supply at 1 capsule per day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults seeking a high-concentration Echinacea purpurea extract for traditional cold symptom relief as licensed by Health Canada. A good fit for those who want a whole plant formula using both herb top and root, a 10:1 extract delivering 5500mg QCE per capsule, and a Health Canada licensed, Canadian made echinacea supplement. Echinacea purpurea belongs to the Asteraceae family individuals with known allergies to ragweed, chamomile, feverfew, arnica, or other Asteraceae plants should consult a healthcare practitioner before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Take Echinacea Purpurea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults: Take 1 capsule per day at the first sign of infection. For use beyond 8 weeks, consult a healthcare practitioner. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult a healthcare practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the bottle tightly sealed after each use. Keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety and Cautions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration of use: For use beyond 8 weeks, consult a healthcare practitioner.\u003c\/strong\u003e If symptoms persist or worsen, consult a healthcare practitioner. 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 healthcare practitioner. Rare cases of severe allergic reactions have been known to occur. Use caution if you are allergic to plants of the Asteraceae (daisy) family including ragweed, chamomile, feverfew, and arnica. Keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNPN 80081468. 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