ECHINACEA ACTIVATES IMMUNITY, RESTRAINS INFECTION, CLEARS TOXINS, REDUCES INFLAMMATION, AND RELIEVES PAIN 

It is prophylactic in activating the immune system against all types of viruses and bacteria. It is also effective for laryngitis, stomatitis, boils, abscesses, and chronic ulcers of the mouth, tongue, and throat.

ECHINACEA

• stimulates macrophage and T cell activity
• stimulates phagocytosis
• has antiphlogistic action
• may delay resorption of other active chemicals
• increases properdin levels
• is antiviral

ECHINACEA GIVEN INTERNALLY ENHANCES RESISTANCE 

This is done by stimulating the lymphatic and vascular systems and the fibroblasts. It is very useful for infectious conditions of all kinds, especially influenza and colds. It has antiviral activity, equivalent to the body's own interferon, with the added advantage of its thermal stability. The virostatic action is against all viruses particularly against RNA and DNA viruses. "It has been found to effect a marked improvement in natural immunologicaldefensive powers, with activation of histogenous and haematogenous phagocytes," states Weiss.

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