A series of benefits of Echinacea purpurea, overcome respiratory tract infections
Brilio.net – The Covid-19 pandemic requires us to maintain a healthy body. All our efforts are made to protect ourselves from getting sick easily and infected with the virus that was first discovered in Wuhan, China.
Covid-19 was originally known as a respiratory disease that can attack a weak immune system. Therefore, we are encouraged to regularly consume vitamins and drinks herbs which is believed to have many properties, especially for body immunity.
One of the herbs that are good for health is Echinacea purpurea. This plant is like a flower. Besides looking beautiful, there are also many benefits.
Allergist and Immunologist Prof. Dr. dr. Iris Rengganis, Sp.PD-KAI, explained that Echinacea purpurea has benefits as an immunomodulator. Echinacea purpurea can regulate the work of the body’s immune system.
“Based on its working mechanism, Echinacea purpurea can be used for the prevention of infectious diseases, one of which is infection of the upper and lower respiratory tract,” he said in a webinar entitled ‘Smart Choosing Supplements to Increase Body Immunity’ recently.