This particular receptor works by removing excess fat in the blood, which is a risk factor for insulin resistance. This makes it easier for cells to respond to insulin and sugar Anxiety is a common problem that affects close to one in five American adults Research has discovered that echinacea plants contain compounds that may reduce feelings of anxiety. These include alkamides, rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid In one mouse study, three out of five echinacea samples helped reduce anxiety.
In addition, they did not make the mice less active, in contrast to higher doses of standard treatments Another study found that Echinacea angustifolia extract rapidly reduced feelings of anxiety in both mice and humans However, as of now, only a handful of studies on echinacea and anxiety exist.
More research is needed before echinacea products can be recommended as a possible treatment. Sometimes inflammation can get out of hand and last for longer than necessary and expected. This may raise your risk of chronic diseases and other health problems. In a mouse study, echinacea compounds helped reduce important inflammatory markers and memory-loss caused by inflammation In another day study, adults with osteoarthritis found that taking a supplement containing echinacea extract significantly reduced inflammation, chronic pain and swelling.
Interestingly, these adults did not respond well to conventional non-steroidal inflammatory drugs NSAIDS but found the supplement containing echinacea extract helpful In another study in 10 healthy people aged 25—40, skin care products containing echinacea extract were found to improve skin hydration and reduce wrinkles However, echinacea extract appears to have a short shelf life, making it difficult to incorporate into commercial skin care products.
Cancer is a disease that involves the uncontrolled growth of cells. Test-tube studies have shown that echinacea extracts may suppress cancer cell growth and even trigger cancer cell death 25 , This information provides a general overview and may not apply to everyone.
Talk to your family doctor to find out if this information applies to you and to get more information on this subject. Herbal health products and dietary supplements can benefit your health. Taking too many or the wrong ones could have…. Opioids are powerful medicines that treat pain. However, they can be addictive. Your doctor may be able to help…. Visit The Symptom Checker. Read More. Path to improved health Many people use echinacea as a dietary supplement for infections such as the common cold.
Things to consider Does it work? What are the side effects? Who should not take echinacea? Do not take echinacea if you have any of the following conditions: an autoimmune disorder such as lupus multiple sclerosis human immunodeficiency virus HIV infection acquired immunodeficiency syndrome AIDS tuberculosis. Talk to your doctor before taking echinacea if any of the following apply to you. You take other medicines regularly or are being treated for a chronic condition.
Echinacea may interact with other medicines. It could reduce their effectiveness or cause unwanted side effects. You drink alcohol, smoke, or use illegal drugs.
These substances may affect the way echinacea works. Today, people around the world use products that contain Echinacea to support the treatment of a range of illnesses, including :. Also, some people use Echinacea to help wounds heal. However, most evidence for these uses is anecdotal. Few scientific findings support the use of Echinacea in any treatment.
People can find Echinacea :. The National Institutes of Health NIH note that taking Echinacea by mouth for a short time is probably safe, but the effects of long-term use are unclear.
Some people have developed a rash after using it, which may result from an allergic reaction. This is more likely to happen in a person with a history of allergic reactions. The NIH also note that the risk of other medications interacting with Echinace a is probably low. As a result, people cannot be sure exactly what they are taking in a herbal remedy.
The product might not contain what the label states. People have made various claims about Echinacea combating infections, including the one that causes the common cold. Another study , however, found that Echinacea had no significant impact on the common cold and only reduced the duration of symptoms by half a day, at most. Researchers have yet to prove that Echinacea can reduce the impact of a cold, and there is very little evidence that it can help with other illnesses.
In , the authors of a review found that some extracts of Echinacea may help treat viral respiratory infections. However, they point out that the lack of standardization among Echinacea products may keep people from finding effective remedies. Meanwhile, a study from indicates that a commercial product containing Echinacea extract could help prevent severe respiratory diseases caused by coronaviruses.
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