What is Echinacea?
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Echinacea appears to have a variety of nonspecific stimulatory effects on the immune system. Echinacea is claimed to stimulate white blood cell function and cell-mediated immunity, including T lymphocytes, macrophages, and natural killer cells.
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How do members experience Echinacea?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| General health | 19 | 1 | |
| Support immune health | 14 | 10 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 3 | 2 | |
| Weakened immune system | 3 | 2 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 2 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Indigestion | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 15 |
Member evaluations
thjuland
evaluated on Apr 12, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for Support immune health: Moderate
- Side effects: None
HappyPhysicist
evaluated on Dec 01, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: None
- Side effects: None
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laluzdelaman
evaluated on Sep 08, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for muscle and joint pain: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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