Echinacea, 360 mg purple coneflower herb per tablet Tablet size: 16mm * 8mm Amount of purple coneflower herb per tablet: 360mg What is purple coneflower herb (Echinacea purpurea)? Interestingly, this long-known plant is mostly known in this region by its scientific name, “Echinacea”. The name comes from Greek and means “hedgehog”. No other name could describe the appearance of the plant, which can grow up to 1 metre tall, more fittingly. The purple flower head is reminiscent of this shape, with pink ray florets around it. At the beginning of flowering, purple coneflower herb is almost odourless. Over time, when the plant may appear wilted to the European eye, it develops a fine scent that becomes more intense once the flower has been pollinated. This interesting plant is originally found in the USA and Canada. Echinacea prefers dry, calcareous soils such as those found in prairie regions. We use the above-ground herb for our products, in the familiar Phönix der Lebenskraft quality. Details of the composition can be found in the overview below. Purple coneflower in traditional plant knowledge Purple coneflower herb has a long tradition in North America. The standing of the plant is also reflected in the fact that it has been known there for many generations. Today, Echinacea purpurea is offered, among other forms, as tea or as a food supplement in tablet form. This shop text describes the plant ingredient used, the dosage form and the composition of the product. What it contains: As with many traditionally used plants, various plant constituents are described for purple coneflower herb. Echinacea may naturally contain, among others, the following constituents: essential oils flavonoids polysaccharides alkamides This list describes the plant ingredient and is not intended as a claim of effect. Echinacea tablets: composition This food supplement contains ground purple coneflower herb and the tablet excipients listed below for tablet stability. Echinacea tablet ingredients IngredientContent per recommended daily intake Purple coneflower, ground herb without roots (leaves and flowers) (Echinacea purpurea) approx. 1440 mg In addition, two common cellulose excipients with the abbreviations MCC / HPMC are used for tablet stability, as well as a very small amount of magnesium stearate (only a few parts per thousand by weight). Echinacea tablet intake recommendation The recommended daily intake is 4 (four) tablets per day with sufficient liquid. Start with 2 tablets per day and then increase over several days up to the recommended daily intake. If you experience any unwanted reactions, stop using the product and observe the information provided. Notes Food supplements are generally not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Store protected from heat, dry and always out of reach of children. The recommended daily intake stated here must not be exceeded. Important: This product is not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women or for children under 12 years of age. Adolescents up to 18 years of age should consume no more than 2 tablets daily. In case of substantially excessive intake or known sensitivity, unwanted reactions may occur in individual cases. Persons with known allergies to plants of the daisy family should speak to a doctor before use. Persons with severe systemic diseases, autoimmune diseases, immune deficiency conditions or immunosuppressive therapy should not take these tablets unless otherwise advised by a doctor. The product should only be taken for up to 8 consecutive weeks; afterwards, a break of several weeks is intended before renewed intake.