CHINACEA products represent the most popular herbal immunostimulants Ein North
America and Europe (Grünwald and Büttel, 1996). In recent years, Echinacea products have …

Echinacea preparations were the top-selling herbal supplements or medicines in the past
decade; however, there is still frequent misidentification or substitution of the Echinacea …

During the last decade, along with growing interest in CAM (complementary and alternative
medicine) therapy and changes in the regulation of dietary supplements, Echinacea has …

In comparison with other medicinal plants, the history of use of Echinacea is relatively short.
The plant originates from North America and was employed by the indigenous Indians. The …

Echinacea purpurea (Asteraceae) is a perennial medicinal herb with important
immunostimulatory and anti-inflammatory properties, especially the alleviation of cold …

Extracts of Echinacea purpurea (EP, purple coneflower) have been used traditionally in
North America for the treatment of various types of infections and wounds, and they have …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Echium vulgare L. and Echium plantagineum L. originated
in the Mediterranean, and were later domesticated in Africa, America, Asia, Europe and …

The herbal medicine, Echinacea, is used for treatment and prevention of upper respiratory
tract infections. Among the phytochemicals found in Echinacea, the bioavailable alkylamides …

Preparations from Echinacea purpurea are among the most widely used herbal medicines.
Most uses of E. purpurea are based on the reported immunological properties. A series of …

The production of new varieties and higher quality products from Echinacea spp. requires a
greater understanding of the regulation of plant growth and the production of specific …