Home/ Supplements/ Echinacea/ Echinacea Extract 250 mg

Echinacea Extract 250 mg

product on market Capsule Life Extension Safety: 100/100
100/100

This product looks safe

  • No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
  • 100% of ingredients have research evidence
A Label Compliance Grade

What the Evidence Says

AI-generated · Qwen 3.6 · grounded in 1 source · methodology

Echinacea extract is researched for its potential to support immune function and reduce the duration of common cold symptoms. Evidence for these effects is generally considered limited or mixed across clinical trials. This ingredient is typically well-tolerated with a high safety profile.

AI-generated summary based on research evidence. Not medical advice.

Label

Product Label

Label for Echinacea Extract 250 mg
Open Full PDF View on NIH DSLD →
Details

Label Data

1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Serving Size
Botanical
Product Type
100%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

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

Other Ingredients

Vegetable Cellulose Microcrystalline Cellulose Stearic Acid Silica
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

Unverified All Other
Unverified Structure/Function
Info

Product Information

Directions for Use

Read the entire label and follow the directions carefully prior to use. DIRECTIONS: Take one (1) capsule once or twice daily with or without food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner. Echinacea is thought to work best if cycled by taking it ten to fourteen days on and four to seven days off, or two weeks on and one week off.

Warnings & Precautions

CAUTION: Echinacea extract is not recommended for those with AIDS or autoimmune disorders, as recommended by Commission E, an official body that has evaluated commonly used herbs.

WARNINGS: ~ KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

~ DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED DOSE. ~ Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.

~ When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.

Formulation Notes

Non-GMO

Additional Information

Scan for product info

Q01528E

Healthy Immune Support*

To report a serious adverse event or obtain product information, contact 1-866-280-2852.

Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU7 37870 15286 6
DSLD Entry Date2016-05-22
Product TypeBotanical
FormCapsule
DSLD ID59848
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
View all evidence for Echinacea →
Compare

Similar Products

View all Echinacea products →

This product page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before taking any supplement.