Echinacea in tablets has strong antifungal, antiviral, antibacterial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This tool is used to strengthen immunity, as well as to stimulate the system of non-specific antiviral protection.
Echinacea has been used since ancient times. She was especially revered by the Indians, who called her the precious flower and sunset sun. For the preparation of therapeutic agents, a narrow-leaved and purple plant was used.
Echinacea in tablets is used as a therapeutic agent in the following cases:
- for colds,
- in the fight against fungi, viruses and protozoa,
- with streptococcus, staphylococcus, E. coli,
- to eliminate herpes viruses and influenza,
- to cleanse the blood and stimulate the function of hematopoiesis,
- as a means of healing wounds, burns and ulcers.
This drug effectively fights inflammatory processes in the body and supports it in chronic diseases that cause a weakening of the immune system. This is due to exposure to humans such adverse factors as ionizing radiation, the use of chemotherapeutic drugs, prolonged treatment with antibiotics.
Echinacea in tablets also helps to restore strength during psychological exhaustion, stimulate the nervous system, and cope with depression.
The composition of the drug
This product is available in capsules weighing 700 milligrams, containing 150 mg of raspberry leaves, 400 mg of roots and leaves of Echinacea purpurea. 150 mg of auxiliary components are also present in them.
The use of raspberry leaves provides anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, blood-purifying and general strengthening effects from the use of the drug. In addition, this plant has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system and fights against acute respiratory viral infections.
Echinacea in tablets. Indications for use
This tool is used in the following cases:
- in complex therapy and for the prevention of various ailments,
- with liver diseases,
- with pathological conditions of the upper respiratory tract,
- to combat inflammatory diseases such as prostatitis, polyarthritis, rheumatism,
- for the treatment of trophic ulcers, microbial eczema and osteomyelitis.
Echinacea in tablets. Instructions for use of the drug
Adults are prescribed this drug in the following dosage: one tablet before meals three times a day. The duration of treatment should be two weeks. When using such a drug, one and a half milligrams of hydroxycinnamic acid enters the body, which is one sixth of the required volume.
Contraindications to the use of this medication are pregnancy and lactation, as well as individual intolerance to the components that make up its composition. This drug is not recommended for people with advanced systemic diseases such as multiple sclerosis, tuberculosis, collagenosis and leukemia, as well as AIDS. Drugs from this plant should not be taken in conjunction with drugs that suppress the immune system.
Echinacea in tablets, reviews for which are mostly positive, can also cause negative consequences. Exceeding the recommended dose of the drug, its prolonged use worsen the protective functions of the body, and can also cause disturbances in the reproductive system. An overdose of this drug can worsen the liver, become a source of burning sensation in the mouth and unpleasant aching pain in the legs.