Echinacea

Scientific Name

Echinacea Angustifolia, Echinacea Purpurea, And Echinacea Pallida

Family

Asteraceae

Background

Also Called Black Samson, Sampson Root, Pale Purple Cornflower And Hedgehog

Echinacea Is A Perennial That Relates To The Sunflower That Are Indigenous To The Rocky Mountains. Depending On The Species It May Grow From 2-5 Feet With Stout Stems, Narrow Leaves And Variable Colored Flowerings.

Applicable Parts Used

Leave And Roots

Sentiment

To Make One Feel Strong And In Tune With Their Health

Effects

Organs & Systems Affected

Cardiovascular System (Blood)

Immune System

Lymphatic System

Flower Essence

Helps One To Maintain A Strong Sense Of Self, Especially In The Presence Of Stress And Disease

Mechanism Of Action

Alterative, Antiseptic, Stimulant, Tonic, Antibacterial, Antifunga, Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, Antiviral, Immunologic, Prebiotic And Diaphoretic

Nature

Sweet, Salty And Cooling

Plant Constituents

Glycosides, Volatile Oil, Mucopolysaccharides, Echinolone, Betaine, Tannins, Resins, Enzymes, Fatty Acids, Phytosterols, Vitamin C, Trace Minerals

Traditional Uses

Orally, Echinacea Is Used To Purify The Blood, Reduces Infection, Stimulate Digestion, Improve The Immune System, Increases Immune Cells. Additional Uses Are For The Common Cold, Other Upper Respiratory Infections, Ear Infection, Urinary Tract Infections (Utis), Yeast Infections, Tonsillitis, And Streptococcus Infections. Other Uses Include Chronic Fatigue, Anxiety, Arthritis, Migraines, And Improving Exercise Performance.

Topically, Echinacea Is Used For Gingivitis, Boils, Abscesses, Skin Wounds And Ulcers, Burns, Eczema, Psoriasis, Fungal Infections, Insect Bites, And Hemorrhoids.

Safety

Precaution & Adverse Reactions

In General There Are No Adverse Affects. Minor Reports Have Been That It Causes Stomach Upset And Mild Skin Irritation If Used In Large Amounts.

Interactions

Increases Caffeine Action And Interferes With Immunosuppressant Therapy

Pregnancy And Lactation

Possibly Safe When Used Orally In Short Terms

Dosing

Capsules: 1200 Mg, 3 Times Per Day

Herbal Infusion: 1 Or 2 Teaspoons Per Cup, Simmer 8 To 12 Minutes Covered, 1 To 6 Cups Per Day

Poultice: Apply 3 Or 4 Times Per Day

Tincture: 10 To 60 Drops, 1 To 6 Times Per Day, Start Low And Increase Slow

Our Favorite Pairings

Ginger, Elderberry, Peppermint, Astragalus, Burdock, Valerian

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References

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Pursell, Jj. The Herbal Apothecary: 100 Medicinal Herbs And How To Use Them. Timber Press. Kindle Edition.