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Echinacea

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  • No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
  • 100% of ingredients have research evidence
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What the Evidence Says

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Echinacea purpurea is researched for its potential to reduce the duration and severity of common cold symptoms. Current evidence for these effects is considered limited and inconsistent across clinical trials. The ingredient profile maintains a high safety score for general use.

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Label Data

1 Tea Bag(s)
Serving Size
24
Servings
Botanical
Product Type
100%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Market median: 400.0mg (380 products) 36 studies (A:1, B:10)
Market median: 400.0mg (380 products) 36 studies (A:1, B:10)
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Product Information

Directions for Use

Preparation Place one tea bag in a cup and add 8 oz of boiling water. Cover and steep for 12 minutes. Gently squeeze tea bag and remove. Directions for use: We recommend 3 cups daily. Add sweetener if desired

How to brew Pour 8 oz 1 Temp 212 Degrees F 2 Steep 12 min 3

Warnings & Precautions

WARNING: If you are pregnant or nursing, taking any medication or have any medical condition, consult a health care professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

Formulation Notes

Organic

Traditionally used to support healthy immune function

NSF Certified Gluten-Free Naturally caffeine free

Star-K (Kosher)

Echinacea Echinacea is derived from the Greek word "echinos," meaning "hedgehog." This is in reference to the plant's prickly cone-shaped seed head. Echinacea purpurea is native to North America and was frequently used by the Plains Indians to support healthy immune function.

Alvita Echinacea Tea is made with premium-quality, organic Echinacea herb and root, and exudes a flavor and aroma reminiscent of harvested grain.

Certified Organic by QAI.

Certified Gluten-Free by NSF.

Additional Information

NSF Certified Gluten-Free USDA Organic

Quality Assurance International Certified Organic Star-K (Kosher)

The Alvita Story… In 1922, a new era for tea consumption began in America. The herb alfalfa, long known for its beneficial nutrients, was packaged in tea bags and sold to an emerging health food market. This product became known as Alvita and set the standard for future herbal teas. Today, Alvita represents more than forty single-ingredient teas, each one uniquely distinct, just like the individuals who drink them. Alvita chooses only the highest quality organic, wildcrafted, or cultivated botanicals, perfectly prepared to provide you with the best Mother Nature has to offer. Historical and scientific literature is painstakingly studied to ensure that the correct traditional plant and most appropriate servings are used, delivering premium flavor and quality. Herbs are gifts from the earth. Alvita takes its stewardship seriously by offering carefully harvested teas in earth-friendly packaging. Our beautifully illustrated boxes are made using recycled paperboard and our English, pillow style tea bags are oxygen bleached, not chlorine treated. You won’t find a better product, with a cleaner package… anywhere. Alvita… brewed with confidence, steeped in tradition. 100% Recycled Paperboard Recyclable

Metadata

Product Details

DSLD Entry Date2022-06-16
Product TypeBotanical
FormOther (e.g. tea bag)
BrandAlvita
DSLD ID268558
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research

Research Evidence

38
Research Sources
52
Avg Quality
15
Meta Analysis
12
Systematic Review
6
Rct
2
Clinical Trial
1
Regulatory Source
1
Openfda Safety
A Echinacea for preventing and treating the common cold
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2014 PubMed DOI
B Efficacy and safety of Echinacea purpurea in treating upper respiratory infections and complications of otitis media in children: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Meta Analysis Clinical nutrition ESPEN 2025 PubMed DOI
B Echinacea for preventing and treating the common cold
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2000 PubMed
B Echinacea Supplementation Does Not Impact Aerobic Capacity and Erythropoiesis in Athletes: A Meta-Analysis
Meta Analysis Nutrients 2024 PubMed DOI
B Echinacea for preventing and treating the common cold
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2006 PubMed
B Therapeutic Potential of a Natural Blend of Aronia melancarpa, Lonicera caerulea, and Echinacea purpurea Extracts in Treating Upper Respiratory Tract Infections: Preliminary Clinical and In Vitro Immunomodulatory Insights
Rct International journal of molecular sciences 2024 PubMed DOI
B Herbal Medicine in Children With Respiratory Tract Infection: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Meta Analysis Academic pediatrics 2018 PubMed DOI
B Evaluation of echinacea for the prevention and treatment of the common cold: a meta-analysis
Meta Analysis The Lancet. Infectious diseases 2007 PubMed
B Herbal Medicine for Cough: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Meta Analysis Forschende Komplementarmedizin (2006) 2015 PubMed DOI
B Echinacea for the prevention and treatment of upper respiratory tract infections: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Meta Analysis Complementary therapies in medicine 2019 PubMed DOI
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