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What is Echinacea



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Echinacea is a North American plant of the daisy family. it is also known as the Purple Coneflower because its flower has a raised cone-like center which appears to consist of soft spines. There are nine types of Echinacea plant.




 

 

Archeologist have found evidence that Native Americans may have used Echinacea for more than 40 years, to treat infections and wounds and as a general "Cure-all".

Throughout history, people have used Echinacea to treat Scarlet Fever, Syphillis, Malaria, Blood poisoning and Diphteria.

This herb was popular during the 18th and 19th centuries, in the United State. Echinacea preparation became increasingly popular in Germany throughout the 20th century. In fact, most of the scientific research on Echinacea was done in Germany.

 

IS ECHINACEA EFFECTIVE?

 

Today, people use Echinacea to shorten the duration of common cold and flu and reduce symptoms such as

• Sore throat (pharyngitis),
• Cough and fever.

 

Many herbalists also recommend Echinacea to help boost immune system and help the body fight infections.

 

There are some scientific evidence that Echinacea can reduce the symptom of cold and flu if started when the symptoms were first noticed and continued for 7 - 10 days. Echinacea also seem to help prevent vaginal yeast when used with some medicated creams. There is some evidence that Echinacea applied to the skin can help wounds and ulcer, heal.

 

POSSIBLY EFFECTIVE FOR.........

Several laboratory and animal studies suggest that Echinacea contains active substances that boost the immune function,

• relieve pain,
• reduce inflammation
• and have hormonal antiviral
• and anti-oxidant effects. 

For this reason, professional herbalists may recommend Echinacea to treat

• Urinary Tract Infections
• Vaginal yeast (Candida) infections,
• Ear Infections (also known as Otitis Media)
• Athlete's foot
• Sinusitis
• Hay fever (also called Allergic Rhinitis)
• As well as slow healing wounds.

 

Preliminary studies in the laboratory suggest that Echinacea may also help inhibit Colon Tumor when combined with cichoric acid.

 

One study even suggests that Echinacea extracts exerted an antiviral action on the development of recurrent cold sores triggered by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSVI) when taken prior to infection.

 

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