Echinacea - how do I take it?

[mamaoftwo]

A friend reccommended I take Echinacea tablets to prevent colds etc this winter. I dashed into Holland and Barratt yesterday and bought this huge tub which was on special offer (400 x 400mg tablets.) It says to take up to 8 a day for a maximum of 8 weeks before having a break.

I just wanted to know what others did and does it really work? Thanks!

tey to get vogels tincture its about 7 pounds lasts ages potters do one to
take it in water
tincture is best as its more easily absorbed by body is fresher than tablets and will work better

the first time i ever took it it worked like a miracle

Thanks Luna. I will remember that next time - but I don't want to waste this massive tub I've just bought.

sorry didnt read your post proprely sun is shining on my screen ! whoops
im sure they are just as good !

Just opened the pot. They are huge - aboout an inch long! Don't know how I'll manage to swallow them - I had trouble with pregnacare as they were big!! Should have asked you first and bought tincture!!

is there any other benefits from taking this? apart from helping keep colds at bay