Abstract:Stress, which is a huge occupational health problem in the UK, can weaken the immune system, leaving individuals more susceptible to various infections (1) . Several studies have shown Echinacea purpurea (a medicinal plant) to be beneficial in treating and preventing influenza-type infections and the common cold (2,3) . However, to date little is known about the effects of Echinacea purpurea on the immune response in individuals whose stress levels change. Using an ex vivo stimulation model the present study a… Show more
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