Echinacea Purpurea & Golden Seal Information

HealthPost supply a selection of Echinacea and Golden Seal supplements (both single and combined) from leading ranges such as Nature’s Way Purple Label (standardised extract). Some of these products are available either as capsules or liquid extract. HealthPost products are available at discounted prices for mail order worldwide.

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USES, BENEFITS AND SIDE-EFFECTS

Echinacea was traditionally used by North American Indians as a remedy for snake bite. Today, the well researched natural antibiotic properties of Echinacea make it a popular herb of choice to help strengthen the immune system against seasonal infections. Golden Seal can help strengthen the immune system and has natural antibiotic properties that make it beneficial to take at the onset of infection. Other benefits of Golden Seal include its anti-inflammatory properties and use in the maintenance of blood sugar levels.

HealthPost supply a selection of Echinacea and Golden Seal supplements (both single and combined) from leading ranges such as Nature’s Way Purple Label (standardised extract). Some of these products are available either as capsules or liquid extract.

The benefits of Echinacea Purpurea use:

Echinacea is a prime herb for the treatment of infections of all types, both through raising the immune response and directly via its anti-microbial action. Echinacea has a very broad range of applications having immunostimulatory, anti-microbial, diaphoretic, anti-inflammatory, alterative and vulnerary actions. It may be of benefit to the cardiovascular system, by increasing circulation and increasing blood flow to the tissues. Echinacea has an application in any infection, in any body system, especially those of the respiratory tract, urinary tract, gastrointestinal tract, skin and reproductive system.

Some conditions that may benefit from taking Echinacea purpurea include:

Side effects of Echinacea Purpurea use:

Not recommended for use in the presence of autoimmune disorders. Echinacea should be avoided in systemic diseases such as tuberculosis, leucosis, collagenosis, multiple sclerosis, IDS, HIV infections and other autoimmune disorders. There is a possibility of allergic reaction, especially for those prone to allergic responses to the ragweed family. Not to be used during pregnancy unless under the supervision of a qualified practitioner. There are no known interactions with drugs or other natural remedies.

The benefits of Golden Seal use:

Golden Seal has been used as a medicinal herb by Native Americans for centuries. It is considered to be a ‘cure-all’ herb that has immune-strengthening properties, natural antibiotic properties and anti-inflammatory properties. Golden Seal may also potentiate the effects of insulin, and thus can be of use in the maintenance of blood sugar levels. It is most often used today for symptoms of cold and flu, and for other problems involving mucous membranes. Golden Seal can also increase digestive secretions and aid in digestion. It may benefit inflammatory conditions such as inflammatory bowel disorders and disorders of the stomach.

Use internally for any infection, gastric or duodenal ulcers, mucous membrane inflammation, irritation or infection, colitis, upper respiratory tract catarrh. Topically it may be used neat or added to garlic oil for ear infections, tinnitus, mouth ulcers, acne, fungal infections, gingivitis, impetigo, thrush, infected eczema, cold sores, conjunctivitis (with boiled water as a wash) etc.

The active ingredients in Golden Seal are the alkaloids, hydrastine and berberine.

Side effects of Golden Seal use:

Golden Seal is not suitable for use by pregnant or lactating women. Long term use may cause intestinal flora imbalance. People with high blood sugar problems should monitor their blood sugars closely. Caution is advised with uncontrolled hypertension.

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