Most people only know about the good immunomodulatory effects of Echinacea purpurea, but in addition, the plant has antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antiallergic and antirheumatic effects.
The immunomodulatory properties of echinacea are due to the presence of a large number of biologically active substances in it. These are polysaccharides, essential oils, glycosides, saponins, resins, organic acids, alkaloids, tannins. The plant also contains phenolic acids, which have antiseptic properties, and polyenes - substances that destroy many types of fungi.
Most people only know about the good immunomodulatory effects of Echinacea purpurea, but in addition, the plant has antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antiallergic and antirheumatic effects.
The immunomodulatory properties of echinacea are due to the presence of a large number of biologically active substances in it. These are polysaccharides, essential oils, glycosides, saponins, resins, organic acids, alkaloids, tannins. The plant also contains phenolic acids, which have antiseptic properties, and polyenes - substances that destroy many types of fungi.