Echinacea 1000 mg, 60 Vegan Capsules

Quick Answer: Echinacea Purpurea 1000 mg

Supplement Facts
Serving size: 1 Vegan Capsule. Servings per container: 60.



Amount Per Serving
Amount
% Daily Value



Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea)
1000 mg
*




* Daily Value not established.
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Glycerin, Water (vegan capsule)
Directions: One capsule daily.
Non-GMO, vegan, gluten free, no additives, no preservatives. Made in the USA.


Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) is a coneflower herb taken for cold-season immune support. Each Remedy's vegan capsule delivers 1,000 mg of whole herb — alkamides, cichoric acid, and immune-active polysaccharides — with no fillers or binders. Adults typically take 1 capsule daily, started at the first sign of a cold and used in short courses of 7 to 10 days. Avoid in autoimmune disease, pregnancy, and ragweed allergy.

What Is Echinacea Purpurea?
Remedy's Nutrition® Echinacea delivers 1,000 mg of pure whole-herb Echinacea purpurea per vegan capsule — no fillers, binders, or flow agents. Rather than a single isolated fraction, each capsule carries the plant's full active spectrum: alkamides, caffeic acid derivatives such as cichoric acid, and immune-active polysaccharides and fructans[1]Echinacea Phytochemistry and Mechanisms — Antibiotics (2024) View source.
Echinacea purpurea is the most-studied of the 3 medicinal coneflower species, native to North America and used there long before it became a mainstream immune botanical. For the full plant primer and the science behind its immune effects, see our pillar guide on what echinacea is and how it works.

Echinacea Benefits: What the Research Shows
Echinacea is studied mostly for the common cold and upper respiratory infections. The evidence is genuinely mixed: some trials and meta-analyses report a modest benefit, while the most conservative reviews find weak or inconsistent effects. We present both sides honestly below.




Benefit Area
What the Evidence Shows
Strength of Evidence




Cold prevention[2]Echinacea Cold Meta-Analysis — The Lancet Infectious Diseases (2007) View source

A 14-study meta-analysis reported roughly a 58% lower chance of catching a cold; later reviews found a smaller, less certain effect
Modest, debated


Cold duration
Same meta-analysis estimated colds shortened by about 1.4 days; not all trials replicate this
Modest, debated



Cochrane conclusion[3]Echinacea for the Common Cold — Cochrane Review (2014) View source

The 2014 Cochrane review found products may offer a weak preventive benefit but results were inconsistent across preparations
Weak / inconsistent



Antibiotic reduction[4]Echinacea and Antibiotic Reduction — Antibiotics (2024) View source

A 2024 meta-analysis linked echinacea-based cold prevention to fewer courses of antibiotics
Emerging



Antioxidant activity[5]Echinacea Antioxidant Compounds — Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry (2005) View source

Alkamides, caffeic acid derivatives, and polysaccharides show synergistic antioxidant effects in lab studies
Preclinical





For a deeper, study-by-study breakdown, see our full review of what echinacea research actually shows.

How Echinacea Works for Immune Support
Echinacea does not "boost" immunity in a single, dramatic way. Instead, its compounds appear to nudge several arms of the immune system, which is why it is classed as an immunomodulator rather than a stimulant.




Compound Group
Proposed Action




Polysaccharides & fructans[6]Echinacea Fructans and Immunity — Biomolecules (2019) View source

Show immunomodulatory and antiviral activity in laboratory models; thought to engage innate immune cells


Alkamides
Lipophilic compounds that are absorbed and may interact with cannabinoid receptors involved in immune signaling


Caffeic acid derivatives
Cichoric and chlorogenic acids contribute antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity


Whole-extract synergy
Standardized preparations show in vitro virucidal activity against several respiratory viruses — a lab finding, not clinical proof[7]Echinacea Virucidal Activity In Vitro — Virology Journal (2020) View source






The takeaway is balance, not hype. Echinacea is best viewed as supportive care during cold season — our guide to echinacea for colds and immune support walks through realistic expectations.

Echinacea Purpurea vs Other Species
There are three medicinal echinacea species, and they are not interchangeable. Their active-compound profiles differ, which matters when comparing products.




Species
Notable Profile
Common Use



E. purpurea
Rich in cichoric acid and polysaccharides; the most widely studied species and what we use
Aerial parts and root for immune support


E. angustifolia
Higher in certain alkamides; traditionally a root-focused herb
Root preparations


E. pallida
Distinct constituent mix; less commonly used in supplements
Root preparations





A review across all 3 species confirmed their safety and efficacy profiles differ by plant and part used[13]Safety and Efficacy of Echinacea — Canadian Journal of Clinical Pharmacology (2006) View source. Remedy's uses well-studied whole-herb Echinacea purpurea.

Echinacea Capsules, Tincture, or Tea?
Echinacea comes in several formats, and the best choice depends on convenience, taste preference, and how quickly you want absorption. All three deliver Echinacea purpurea compounds — they differ mainly in dose precision and onset.




Form
Best For
Notes



Capsules (this product)
Precise, taste-free daily dosing
A measured 1,000 mg whole-herb dose in 1 vegan capsule


Tincture
Faster absorption, flexible dosing
Lipophilic alkamides absorb well from liquid extracts[14]Echinacea Extract Pharmacokinetics — European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics (2015) View source



Tea
A warm, soothing ritual during a cold
Water-soluble polysaccharides come through; dose is less precise





If you want a fast-acting liquid, our Echinacea Tincture is an easy switch — otherwise capsules keep dosing simple and consistent.

Who Echinacea Purpurea Is For
Echinacea suits adults who want plant-based seasonal immune support and prefer a clean, single-herb capsule. It is most often used at the first hint of a cold or as short-term support through the colder months.

Adults seeking natural cold-season immune support
People who prefer a vegan, filler-free single-herb supplement
Those wanting whole-herb Echinacea purpurea rather than an isolated fraction
Anyone already taking echinacea as a tea or tincture who prefers a measured 1,000 mg capsule

Echinacea is not recommended for people with autoimmune conditions, those allergic to plants in the daisy/ragweed family, or anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding without first speaking to a clinician[8]Echinacea Use in Pregnancy — Archives of Internal Medicine (2000) View source. See the echinacea side effects and safety guide for full detail.

Why Choose Remedy's Nutrition® Echinacea?




What You Get
Why It Matters



1,000 mg whole-herb Echinacea purpurea per capsule
A meaningful single-capsule dose of the whole herb, not a diluted fraction



Whole-herb spectrum — alkamides, cichoric acid, polysaccharides[9]Echinacea Species Compared — Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology (2001) View source

Different echinacea species and plant parts vary in active compounds; we use the well-studied purpurea species


Zero fillers, binders, or additives
Nothing but the herb — no magnesium stearate, silica, or flow agents


60 vegan capsules — two-month supply
Enough for a full season of short-term immune support at one capsule daily


No gluten, yeast, corn, dairy — Non-GMO
Suits common dietary restrictions and plant-based lifestyles


Handmade in Key Largo, FL — pharmacist reviewed
Made in the USA, pharmacist-approved, with quality and potency guaranteed





Echinacea Dosage: How to Take It
Take Remedy's Nutrition® Echinacea with or without food. Because there are no binders or fillers, the capsule is easy to digest and well absorbed. Echinacea is traditionally used in short courses rather than continuously.




Goal
Suggested Use
Timing
Typical Duration



General cold-season support
1 capsule (1,000 mg) daily
Morning or evening
Short courses during cold season



At first sign of a cold[10]Echinacea Fluid Extract RCT — The American Journal of Medicine (1999) View source

1 capsule (1,000 mg) daily, started early
With first symptoms
Up to 7–10 days


Prefer a liquid form
Switch to tincture per label directions
As directed
Short courses





Most studies cycle echinacea rather than using it year-round. For details on timing and length of use, see our echinacea dosage guide. Feel free to contact us for a personalized recommendation.

Safety, Allergies & Drug Interactions
Echinacea is generally well tolerated. Reported side effects are usually mild, but allergy is a real consideration and a few groups should avoid it.




Consideration
Details




Common side effects[11]Safety of Echinacea Products — Drug Safety (2005) View source

Usually mild — nausea, stomach upset, a bad or tingling taste, or a skin rash in sensitive people



Allergy — Asteraceae / ragweed[12]Echinacea-Associated Anaphylaxis — Medical Journal of Australia (1998) View source

Rare but serious allergic reactions are documented. Avoid if you are allergic to ragweed, marigolds, daisies, or chrysanthemums.


Autoimmune conditions
Because echinacea modulates immune activity, those with autoimmune disease should consult their physician before use


Pregnancy & breastfeeding
Data are limited; one prospective study found no clear malformation risk, but speak with your clinician before use during pregnancy or nursing


Medication interactions
May interact with immunosuppressants and some medications processed by the liver. Consult your physician if you take prescription drugs.


Surgery
Discuss any supplement with your surgeon before a scheduled procedure





If you are pregnant, nursing, have an autoimmune condition, or take prescription medication, consult your physician before use.





Remedy's Nutrition® Echinacea Is Often Taken With:


Remedy's Nutrition® Echinacea Tincture — a liquid Echinacea purpurea extract for those who prefer drops over capsules

Remedy's Nutrition® Echinacea & Goldenseal — the classic echinacea-goldenseal pairing for immune support

Remedy's Nutrition® Immune Power Pack™ — a broader immune-support bundle for cold season

Remedy's Nutrition® Inflamma-Stop™ — herbal support for a healthy inflammation response


Frequently Asked Questions



What is Echinacea purpurea and what does it do? +
Echinacea purpurea is a North American daisy-family herb used for immune support. Each Remedy's capsule provides 1,000 mg of whole herb containing alkamides, cichoric acid, and immune-active polysaccharides. It is studied mainly for the common cold, where it may offer modest support, though the evidence is mixed.



Does echinacea really help with colds? +
The evidence is mixed. One 14-study meta-analysis found about a 58% lower chance of catching a cold and roughly 1.4 fewer days of illness, but the 2014 Cochrane review found weak, inconsistent effects. It may offer modest support, especially when started early, but it is not a guaranteed cold cure.



How many echinacea capsules should I take daily? +
The suggested use is 1 capsule (1,000 mg) per day, taken with or without food. Many people start at the first sign of a cold and continue for 7 to 10 days. Echinacea is traditionally used in short courses rather than continuously year-round.



Can I take echinacea every day, all year? +
Most studies use echinacea in short courses rather than continuous year-round use. A common approach is short cycles during cold season — for example, a few weeks on with breaks in between. Consult your physician about long-term daily use, especially beyond 8 weeks at a time.



What are the side effects of echinacea? +
Side effects are usually mild and may include nausea, stomach upset, an unpleasant taste, or a skin rash. In rare cases echinacea has caused serious allergic reactions. Stop use and seek care if you notice swelling, hives, or difficulty breathing — signs of a reaction.



Who should not take echinacea? +
Avoid echinacea if you are allergic to ragweed or daisy-family plants. People with autoimmune conditions and those taking immunosuppressant medication should consult a physician first. This 1,000 mg product is not for children, and pregnant or breastfeeding women should only use echinacea under clinician guidance.



Can echinacea cause an allergic reaction? +
Yes. Echinacea is in the Asteraceae family, so people allergic to ragweed, marigolds, daisies, or chrysanthemums are at higher risk. At least 1 case of anaphylaxis has been documented in medical literature. If you have any of these allergies, avoid echinacea or speak with your doctor first.



Is echinacea safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding? +
Data are limited. 1 prospective study of gestational use found no clear increase in malformation risk, but this is not enough to confirm safety. Because evidence is incomplete, consult your physician before using echinacea while pregnant or breastfeeding rather than self-treating.



Can children take echinacea? +
Some pediatric trials suggest echinacea may reduce respiratory infections, but evidence is mixed and dosing differs for children. Keep this 1,000 mg adult-strength product out of reach of children and consult your pediatrician before giving echinacea in any form to a child.



Does echinacea interact with medications? +
It can. Echinacea may affect immunosuppressant drugs and some medications processed by the liver. If you take prescription medication — especially after an organ transplant or for an autoimmune condition — consult your physician before adding echinacea to your routine.



What is the difference between echinacea capsules and tincture? +
Capsules give a measured 1,000 mg dose with no taste, while a tincture is a liquid extract taken as drops and absorbed quickly. Both use Echinacea purpurea. Choose capsules for convenience and precise dosing, or our Echinacea Tincture if you prefer a fast-acting liquid format.



Why is echinacea paired with goldenseal? +
Echinacea and goldenseal are a long-standing immune-support combination. Goldenseal contributes berberine, an alkaloid with antimicrobial activity in studies. Pairing the two is a traditional approach; our Echinacea & Goldenseal blend offers this combination in 1 convenient capsule for those who want both herbs together.



Why choose Remedy's Nutrition® Echinacea? +
Our echinacea is 100% pure whole-herb Echinacea purpurea at 1,000 mg per vegan capsule, with zero fillers, binders, or additives. It is Non-GMO, free of gluten, yeast, corn, and dairy, handmade in Key Largo, FL, and pharmacist reviewed. You get 60 capsules — a two-month supply.