Untitled Document
Echinacea products appear to be safe and well-tolerated for short-term use.
There have been cases where people experienced side effects, such as:
- • 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.
As echinacea appears to stimulate the immune system, people with autoimmune disorders or people taking immunosuppressive drugs should avoid it or consult their doctors first.
While it appears to be safe for short-term use, its long-term effects are still relatively unknown. *
