Use Omega Alpha’s Echinacea as a supportive therapy in the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections like common colds. This Echinacea contains Echinacea Purpurea Extract 1:1 (Purple Coneflower Leaf & Root) should be taken at the first sign of infection two to three times per day. Echinacea has several immune-specific actions in the body, including antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiviral, antiprotozoal and antiparasitic. It’s also a decongestant, lymphatic (meaning it helps to tonify the lymphatic system), anti-inflammatory, and effective immunostimulant. Echinacea has been shown to help relieve the symptoms and shorten the duration of upper respiratory tract infections. Kids love the natural taste of strawberry in Omega Alpha’s Echinacea for children aged 5-14.