A.Vogel Echinacea Cream | Daily Face Moisturiser | Suitable for Women & Men with Sensitive, Troubled or Spot-prone Skin | 35g

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Echinacea may offer health benefits and usually does not cause side effects. However, in some cases, using echinacea supplements may carry some risk. Pregnancy: Echinacea is possibly safe when taken by mouth for up to 7 days when pregnant. There isn't enough reliable information to know if using echinacea for longer than 7 days is safe. Do not take topical (for the skin) echinacea by mouth. Topical forms of this product are for use only on the skin.

trade;): A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. J Affect Disord 2021;293:229-237. View abstract. Bensch, K., Tiralongo, J., Schmidt, K., Matthias, A., Bone, K. M., Lehmann, R., and Tiralongo, E. Investigations into the antiadhesive activity of herbal extracts against Campylobacter jejuni. Phytother.Res 2011;25(8):1125-1132. View abstract. Hill, N., Stam, C., Tuinder, S., and van Haselen, R. A. A placebo controlled clinical trial investigating the efficacy of a homeopathic after-bite gel in reducing mosquito bite induced erythema. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 1995;49(1-2):103-108. View abstract.

Shah SA, Sander S, White CM, et al. Evaluation of echinacea for the prevention and treatment of the common cold: a meta-analysis. Lancet Infect Dis 2007;7:473-80. View abstract. Echinacea as a supplement may decrease your risk of catching the common cold. Photo credit: Moment/Getty Images Today, echinacea is classified as a traditional herbal remedy by the British Herbal Medical Association (BHMA) for the relief of symptoms of the common cold as well as influenza type infections. Still, research is limited and more studies are needed before echinacea products can be recommended as a possible treatment. Anti-inflammatory properties

Parnham MJ. Benefit-risk assessment of the squeezed sap of the purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) for long-term oral immunostimulation. Phytomed 1996;3:95-102. Turner RB, Riker DK, Gangemi JD. Ineffectiveness of echinacea for prevention of experimental rhinovirus colds. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2000;44:1708-9. View abstract. Moltó J, Valle M, Miranda C, et al. Herb-drug interaction between Echinacea purpurea and etravirine in HIV-infected patients. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2012;56(10):5328-31. View abstract. Echinacea Cream can be used to help maintain the condition of your skin and to keep spots and blemishes at bay. It can also be used as an everyday facial moisturiser. It sits perfectly under make-up so can easily become part of your daily beauty or skin care regime. Barrett B, Vohmann M, Calabrese C. Echinacea for upper respiratory infection. J Fam Pract 1999;48:628-35. View abstract.When taken at normal doses, echinacea causes few side effects. Some people have reported symptoms such as upset stomach, headache, sore throat, drowsiness, and rash. Echinacea Dosage

Woelkart, K., Koidl, C., Grisold, A., Gangemi, J. D., Turner, R. B., Marth, E., and Bauer, R. Bioavailability and pharmacokinetics of alkamides from the roots of Echinacea angustifolia in humans. J Clin Pharmacol 2005;45(6):683-689. View abstract. Other echinacea uses supported by controlled trials include helping combat cancer, boosting immunity, alleviating pain, treating constipation, fighting inflammation, improving skin and more. A 2007 review of the available studies published in the medical journal The Lancetfound that echinacea can decrease the frequency and length of the common cold. 7 Taylor JA, Weber W, Standish L, et al. Efficacy and safety of echinacea in treating upper respiratory tract infections in children: a randomized controlled trial. JAMA 2003;290:2824-30.. View abstract. Echinacea can increase the activity of the immune system. Some medications, such as those used after a transplant, decrease the activity of the immune system. Taking echinacea along with these medications might decrease the effects of these medications.

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Gabranis I, Koufakis T1, Papakrivos I, Batala S. Echinacea-associated acute cholestatic hepatitis. J Postgrad Med. 2015;61(3):211-2. View abstract. Ondrizek RR, Chan PJ, Patton WC, King A. An alternative medicine study of herbal effects on the penetration of zona-free hamster oocytes and the integrity of sperm deoxyribonucleic acid. Fertil Steril 1999;71:517-22. View abstract. In one mouse study, echinacea compounds helped reduce important inflammatory markers and memory loss caused by inflammation ( 18). However, echinacea extract appears to have a short shelf life, making it difficult to incorporate into commercial skin care products. May offer protection against cancer In another 2010 study in 10 people, skin care products containing echinacea extract were found to improve skin hydration and reduce wrinkles ( 22).

The fact that there was no statistically significant reduction in the number of colds over several studies could be due to the fact that different strengths and preparations were used across the studies. 8 What’s behind the surging popularity in this magnificently attractive flower? It’s because echinacea benefits our health and well-being like few plants on the planet. Now that’s something to get behind. Parnham MJ. Benefit-risk assessment of the squeezed sap of the purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) for long-term oral immunostimulation. Phytomedicine 1996;3:95-102. Bossaer JB and Odle BL. Probable etoposide interaction with Echinacea. J.Diet.Suppl 2012;9:90-5. View abstract. Whitehead MT, Martin TD, Scheett TP, et al. Running economy and maximal oxygen consumption after 4 weeks of oral Echinacea supplementation. J Strength Cond Res 2012;26:1928-33. View abstract.In addition, the medical journal Hindawi published material suggesting that echinacea stops viral colds. However, the most significant results of echinacea benefits were the effects when used on recurring infections.