The juice expressed from the Echinacea stimulates the immune system non-specific. Echinacea activates macrophages and monocytes.
Phagocytosis is increased by stimulation of the binding-mediated receptor with the antigen-antibody complex (opsonization).
In addition, it is also known that the activation induced by Echinacea on macrophages leads to an increased release of cytokines.
Consequently, there is an increase in the number and increased activation of immune competent cells (lymphocytes). In addition, the concentration of properdine increases.
Finally, it was also shown that Echinacea can inhibit the activity of hyaluronidase.
All in all: Echinacea strengthens the immune system of the body.
Antiseptic properties in infections of the upper respiratory tract.
100 g solution contains 80 g of juice expressed from the plant Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench as the active principle, other components 22 % volume of alcohol.