Today, people around the world use products that contain Echinacea to support the treatment of a range of illnesses, including:
coughs and colds, bronchitis
upper respiratory infections
gingivitis, influenza, canker sores
yeast infections, ear infections
vaginitis, some inflammatory conditions
HIV, AIDS
Dry powdered extract: 300–500 mg of Echinacea, three times daily.
Liquid extract tinctures: 2.5 ml, three times daily, or up to 10 ml daily.
However, it’s best to follow the instructions that come with your specific supplement.
Keep in mind that these recommendations are for short-term use, as echinacea’s long-term effects on the body are still relatively unknown.
Echinacea products appear to be safe and well-tolerated for short-term use.
There have been cases where people experienced side effects, such as (3Trusted Source):
Rashes
Itchy skin
Hives
Swelling
Stomach pain
Nausea
Shortness of breath
However, these side effects are more common among people with allergies to other flowers, such as daisies, chrysanthemums, marigolds, ragweed and more