Nature's Way Echinacea Root Complex, 900 mg per serving, 180 VCaps

I've been using this for years. I discovered echinacea root in an old herbal remedy/recipe book when I had a serious sinus infection. At the time I had to go and buy all the herbs in the recipe in bulk and make a tea. The book said Echinacea root is the finest herbal antibiotic! Well it worked, the recipe also had sarsaparilla in it and when the tea tasted like hot root beer, I had to laugh at myself for not remembering that it is used in Root beer!Then I found The Echinacea Root complex formula in capsules and have used that every since. I personally believe it works better than synthetic antibiotics, has no side effects, bugs aren't resistant to it. It is only for bacterial infections, not viruses, but since it does help the immune system it can be added for a virus. The mantra for herbal remedies: More of them, more often. They have to build up in your system, nothing like 12 hour cold capsule. I start out with 4 capsules every 4 hours the first day, 4 capsules every six hours next day, and then I do two capsules every four hours until I feel I am over it.

A quick search for "Is Natures Way from China," yielded a 2016 class action lawsuit regarding mislabeling of the product as being made in the USA, and a recall for a different Nature's Way product for lead contamination. I researched Nature's Way before purchasing but not well enough. The bottle has a U.S. address but doesn't say where it's made. There are prescription forms of echinacea which are monitored by the FDA.PROS:- There is a ton of scientific research supporting echinacea for immune system health- It did help boost me over a viral infection - I think- Most supplements are made in China- No bad taste or smell- No allergic or bad reactions for me- Brand name has been around awhile and is generally reliableCONS:- Not FDA approved- Potential lead poisoning and Lord knows what else- Pills are large and may be hard to swallow- Questionable for use as a daily defense for immune support- You may be allergic to some ingredients like ragweedSo hard to be certain if this was more effective than taking zinc which really supports the immune system. If you're menopausal discuss it with your physician because scientific research published in JAMA supports the finding that menopause weakens your immune system. So if you're at that age and always coming down with something like me, you may want to discuss HRT. I may buy this product again but wouldn't take it on a regular basis.

If you feel a cold coming on, a sneeze, a weird feeling in your throat or your nose or whatever, or you are near people in your office or home or in a public place that have colds, take two Nature's Way Echinacea Root Complex and 9 times out of ten you will not get sick. Nature's Way Echinacea Root Complex is not like other echinacea, it works fantastically well. Trust me, I've used Nature's Way Echinacea Root Complex for thirty five years. If I catch the cold germs before they get the better of me and take Nature's Way Echinacea Root Complex, I don't catch the cold. And that's the truth!

It's just what the consumer said it would be. I am very well pleased!

I use this to fight virus when I need to and to boost my immune system as needed. It is not for regular use for those who do not know this herb. It works.

I had never taken Echinacea before and did a good bit of research before I bought this particular brand. I'm taking it to help boost my immune system. I do believe this is helping but only real time will help. I've only had this about two months.

At the first sign of illness I take several capsules with plenty of water. I have saved thousands on medical costs and down time from being sick throughout the years. I wish I had known about this even earlier in life.

Especially if you feel stuffy, especially with all the pollen and allergies. Pop 1-2 in the morning and you're set for most of the day. Natural expectorant, so you might get a bit of a runny nose but I'd prefer that over pressured sinuses that might turn into a cold.Never knew how good this stuff was until I dealt with the above.