It prevents viral illnesses such as the flu and colds, and, if the illness has already set in, reduces the severity and duration of symptoms. It also has mild antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects. It promotes healing and prevents infection on wounds, ulcers, and burns. Precautions: Do not take for more than 8 weeks at a time. Composition per capsule: - Echinacea angustifolia root... 230mg. - Echinacea purpurea root... 230 mg. Gelatin, magnesium stearate Posology: 1-2 capsules daily, away from meals, for 14 days.