Echinacea Root
July 14, 2010 by Becki Baumgartner
Filed under Herbology, Supplements
by Jyll Renee
ECHINACEA ROOT
Botanical name: Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea augustifolia, Echinacea pallida
Common name: Purple coneflower
Habitat: It is a wildflower native to North America. The root and/or the above – ground part of the plant during the flowering growth phase are used in herbal medicine.
Info: Echinacea is the wonder herb for all acute inflammation conditions. Whenever there is pus or red inflammation in a particular area, Echinacea is sure to be affective, usually within three days. This herb is used for common cold/sore throat symptoms; effective only for adults, Gingivitis, Immune function, infection, influenza, wound healing (topical). Echinacea is thought to support the immune system by activating white blood cells.
Personal: Echinacea was my very first tincture. It is a somewhat bitter tasting herb. We use it to expel mucous during flu season, you can feel it working almost immediately. I love this herb!
Ref:
www.naturalmedicine.com Prock, Deborahe N.D.
The Way of Herbs, Michael Tierra, L.Ae, O.M.D. page 132 -133
Submitted by: Jyll Renee, Master Herbologist (Click here to learn more about Jyll Renee.)
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