Echinacea

Other Common Names: Narrow-leaved purple Coneflower, Snake root, Missouri snake root, black samson, purple cone flower.

Latin description: Echinacea angustifolia or echinacea purpurea. There are several varieties. Preference would be given to the Echinacea Angustifolia because it is more potent and more powerful in its effects.

Parts to use: Dried root and rhizome.

Chemical constituents: Arabinose, betaine, echinacn, fatty
acids, galactose, glucose, glucuronic acid, inulin,
inuloid, humulene, caryophylene, glycoside, polysaccharides,
polyacetylenes, sobutylalklamines, resins,
sesquiterpne.

Actions: Antiseptic, depurative, digestive.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Blood purifier, antibiotic, and immuno-stimulant (non-specific).
Used for Acne, colds, flu, coughs, sore throat, sinus infection, prostratitis, cystitis, cuts, bites, and stings.

Echinacea is a very powerful
immune system stimulator. It stimulates production of
white blood cells for fighting infection. The polysaccharides
have strong antiviral properties. It is an
effective natural antibiotic. The external use would be
as a poultice for boils, bites, abscesses, and other
infections. It is useful where you have swollen lymph
nodes or glands. The main use for this herb though,
would be to boost the immune system and for fighting
infections. You may also use a decoction of the root
when you have a purulent or external infection and wash
it with this such as an abscess or ulcer. It would be
very purifying and cleansing as a topical antibiotic
application.

Dosage

Capsules: 2-8 “0” capsules 3x daily.
Decoction: Drink 1 cup 4x daily.
Alcohol tinctures of Echinacea are not recommended
because they destroy the polysaccharides that stimulate
the immune system so you would not get the immune
response from this as you would from the decoction or
the infusion.

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