Echinecea

Were you looking for information about Echinacea? Echinecea is a common misspelling of echinacea dosage.
 
Echinacea is a flowering plant that is used as an herbal supplement to treat and prevent numerous medical conditions. It appears to be beneficial for treating the common cold and for preventing the recurrence of chronic vaginal yeast infections. Since some people may be more likely to experience problems due to supplements, you should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking echinacea medicinally if you have an autoimmune disease or any allergies.
 
(Click Echinacea for more information about this supplement, including how it works, what side effects may occur, and what you should be aware of before starting treatment. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;