Jane: I have heard others swear by it as a preventative as well. Thought I wouldn't get sick as much since I no ;longer teach high school. One capsule three times a day seems to be helping. >Hi Barb, >I use a combination echinacea/goldenseal capsule if I feel like I am coming >down with something. I am using it now as a preventative med because my >son has a cold, and he is taking 2 caps 2-3 times a day. He is really >healthy, and has only missed 2 days of middle school, one Oct of 6th grade, >and one Feb of 8th. He really only felt bad for a day with taking the >echinacea. I really believe in the stuff. Hope you feel better soon. >Jane > Barb Rothenberger Columbia, Mo,