Dosage · Supplement
Echinacea: dosage and how to take it
Standardized extract at onset.
- Overall grade
- Grade C
- Last revised
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The evidence in words
How much to take
Standardized extracts at first sign of a cold; benefits, if any, are small.
Timing & separation
There are no strict timing conflicts on record for Echinacea; consistency matters more than the exact hour for most goals.
Why the dose is what it is
Immune-modulating alkamides and polysaccharides; effects vary enormously by species, plant part, and preparation.
Bottom line
Mostly disappointing on pooled data, with a slim chance of a small effect from specific preparations. Low-risk, low-yield.
How it is used
As the entry records it, from the studies it summarises. Not a recommendation for you — doses that suit a trial population may not suit you.
- Standard
- Standardized extract at onset.
Goes with
- EchinaceaFull Echinacea monographEvidence grade C
Related reading
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Sources
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