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Although research has not found increased risk of birth defects associated with use of Echinacea during the first trimester, it is recommended that pregnant women should avoid Echinacea products until stronger safety supporting evidence becomes available. [32]
Echinacea flower. A systematic review by the Cochrane Collaboration, last updated in 2014, examines twenty-four randomized controlled trials studying various echinacea preparations for prevention and treatment of the common cold. Echinacea showed no benefit over placebo for prevention. [2] Evidence for treatment was inconsistent.
In general, the safety and effectiveness of alternative medicines have not been scientifically proven [1] and remain largely unknown. [2] Beyond adverse effects from the herb itself, "adulteration, inappropriate formulation , or lack of understanding of plant and drug interactions have led to adverse reactions that are sometimes life ...
Botanical Name: Echinacea purpurea. Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade. Soil Type: Well-draining, Rich. Soil pH: Slightly acidic to alkaline (6.0-8.0) USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8.
A 2007 review states that, "alternative therapies (i.e., Echinacea, vitamin C, and zinc) are not recommended for treating common cold symptoms; however,...Vitamin C prophylaxis may modestly reduce the duration and severity of the common cold in the general population and may reduce the incidence of the illness in persons exposed to physical and ...
It came into use in treating cardiac disease in late 18th century England in spite of its high toxicity. a Its use has been almost entirely replaced by the pharmaceutical derivative Digoxin, which has a shorter half-life in the body, and whose toxicity is therefore more easily managed. [54] Digoxin is used as an antiarrhythmic agent and ...