Echinacea
Echinacea is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the daisy family. It has ten species, which are commonly called coneflowers. They are found only in eastern and central North America, where they grow in moist to dry prairies and open wooded areas.

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Scientific Name:  Echinacea angustifolia
Parts Used:  Leaves, seeds, flowers, roots, stems

Cautions:
  • Consult a doctor before using echinacea if you have lupus, tuberculosis or MS.
  • Use with caution if you are allergic to flowers of the daisy family

Healing Properties
  • Anti-inflammatory, antibiotic.
  • Good for patients undergoing chemotherapy.
  • Good for the immune system, used to help with infections in the respiratory, urinary and digestive systems. 
  • Useful in candida and sinus infections. 
  • Externally, good for skin infections/wounds/burns. 
  • Also used for defense and treatment of herpes, influenza and polio.

How to Use: 
Herbs are wonderfully versatile and may be used in multiple ways (see list below).  However, some methods are better suited to certain herbs than others. Check the HEALING section to see which preparations are recommended for specific uses and conditions.
Grow/Harvest Yourself: 
  • Buy Echinacea Seeds
  • Harvest leaves/flowers anytime while blooming.
  • Harvest the root after the plant has started to die back (after several frosts).  
  • Zones: 3-9
  • Fertile, well-drained soil
  • Full sun to light shade
*I am not a doctor.  The information on this platform is not a claim to treat, cure, prevent or diagnose any illness.  These remedies are intended to aid the healing process within your body (in correlation with existing traditional treatments).  Please talk to your family doctor before trying any natural remedies (especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or on prescription medication).  
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