What is Echinacea Purpurea for? PSC Echinacea Purpurea from Forza Vitale is a food supplement that has been made from concentrated Echinacea derivatives. Echinacea is a concentrate of phytochemical constituents useful for the prevention and treatment of flu states thanks to its stimulating action on the immune system. Properties of Echinacea Purpurea Echinacea is a concentrate of phytochemical constituents useful for the prevention and treatment of flu states thanks to its stimulating action on the immune system. The roots of the Echinacea purpurea variety are rich in Alkylamides, useful for a preventive blockage of flu symptoms . Echinacea stem cells are capable of stimulating an increase in IgA, IgG and IL-10; Unlike the adult plant extract of Echinacea, they do not have pro-inflammatory action, being therefore useful in the treatment of autoimmune subjects. For a higher concentration of alkylamides in the final extract, Echinacea roots must be made with an alcohol content equal to at least 60% . The modulating action of the immune response would be to relate it, at least in part, to the interaction of alkylamides with CB2 receptors; Echinacea also favors an increase in the count of natural killer cells, an integral part of our immune system. Echinacea Purpurea has the ability to strengthen the immune system . How to take Echinacea Purpurea? It is recommended: Adults : Take the maximum recommended dose with little water. Children from 12 years : Take the recommended minimum dose with little water.