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                        All About Echinacea

                        Echinacea is one of the most used herbs in the world. All parts of the plants are used, including the roots, stem, leaves, and flowers. It is mostly used in herbal medicine for respiratory infections, sore throat and dental pain, and topically for wounds and burns.

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                        Fun Fact

                        Throughout the 18th century, Kiowa Indians used echinacea to treat sore throats and coughs. The Omaha-Ponca would chew the plant's leaves for toothache pain. The Cheyenne tribes would brew the leaves for a sore throat.

                        Echinacea Research

                        Multiple human studies have demonstrated echinacea as immunity boosting and helpful with respiratory infections. It may also be helpful with oral hygiene.

                        Echinacea Research

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                        Echinacea Herb


                        Latin Name: Echinacea purpurea or E. angustifolia

                        Family: Asteraceae

                        Other Common Names

                        • Purple coneflower, hedgehog coneflower

                        Plant Description

                        Echinacea is a purple, daisy-like flower used since indigenous medicine, and grown in the U.S. and Canada.

                        Herb Description

                        Both the above ground parts as well of the roots can be made into an extract. As a tea, steep 1 tsp of the leaf and flower in boiled water for 10 minutes. Strain and drink.

                        Key Constituents

                        Polysaccharides, alkylamides, and glycoproteins

                        Echinacea Recipes

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                        Therapeutic Uses

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                        anti-inflammatory Anti-inflammatory
                        anti-parasite Anti-parasite
                        antiviral Antiviral
                        Common Cold Common Cold / Cough & Congestion / Respiratory
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                        • Aphrodisiac
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                        • Children’s Health
                        • Cognition / Neuroprotective
                        • Common Cold / Cough & Congestion / Respiratory
                        • Dandruff
                        • Digestive Aid / Nausea / Constipation
                        • Female Health
                        • Green Cleaning
                        • Hair Growth / Alopecia
                        • Headache Relief
                        • Hypoglycemic / Antidiabetic
                        • Hypolipidemic / Cholesterol
                        • Immunity
                        • Insecticidal / Pesticidal
                        • Insomnia / Sleep
                        • Joint Pain / Arthritis
                        • Male Health
                        • Mouth Cold Sores
                        • Oral Health
                        • Osteoporosis
                        • Preservative
                        • Repellent
                        • Sedative / Calming
                        • Skin and Wound Health
                        • Skin Burns
                        • Stimulant / Improved Energy
                        • Sunscreen
                        • Urinary System / Diuretic / Liver
                        • Weight Loss
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