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Resembling a black-eyed Susan,
Echinacea is a North American perennial that is indigenous to the central
plains where it grows along road banks, prairies, fields, and in dry,
open woods. Also called "snake root," because it grows from a thick
black root that Indians used to treat snakebites. Interestingly, the
Plains Indians used various species of Echinacea to treat poisonous
insect and snake bites, toothaches, sore throat, wounds, as well as
mumps, smallpox, and measles. The settlers quickly adopted the therapeutic
use of this plant, and since that time Echinacea has become one of the
top-selling herbs in the United States. Since the early 1900's, hundreds
of scientific articles have been written about the benefits of Echinacea;
however, most of the research during the past 10 years has focused on
the immunostimulant properties of the plant.
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at stores below:
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Drugstore.com
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Puritan's Pride
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supplements in every available form, including tablets, two-piece capsules,
softgels, powders and liquids.
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WebVitamins.com
Offers one of the largest selections of the finest vitamins, herbs and minerals brands available anywhere. They make their marketing and purchasing decisions to maintain their products the lowest prices in the industry.
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The Natural Shopper
A nutritional supplement company headquartered in Green Bay Wisconsin, supplier of high quality
nutritional supplements, vitamins, single herbs and Bee products.
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BotanicChoice.com
Indiana Botanic Gardens providing the largest selection of herbs, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, aromatherapy, essential oils, homeopathic remedies, and everything you need to boost your health. Their low prices and high quality keep your body and your budget healthy.
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Herbalists consider Echinacea
one of the best blood purifiers and an effective antibiotic. It activates
the body's
immune system
increasing the chances of fighting off any disease. This popular herb has
been used to help ward off the common cold and to relieve the symptoms of
hay fever.
The constituents of Echinacea include essential oil, polysaccharides, polyacetylenes,
betain, glycoside, sesquiterpenes, and caryophylene. It also contains
copper,
iron,
tannins, protein, fatty acids, and
Vitamins A,
C,
and E.
The most important immune-stimulating components are the large polysaccharides,
such as inulin, that increase the production of T-cells and increase other
natural killer cell activity. Fat-soluble alkylamides and a caffeic acid glycoside
(called echinacoside) also contribute to the herb's immune empowering effects.
Along with this, it has been shown in animal and human studies to improve
the migration of white blood cells to attack foreign microorganisms and toxins
in the bloodstream. Research suggests that Echinacea's activity in the blood
may have value in the defense of tumor cells.
It has been found that Echinacea properties may offer benefit for nearly all
infectious conditions. Studies show Echinacea prevents the formation of an
enzyme that destroys a natural barrier between healthy tissue and damaging
organisms. It is considered an effective therapeutic agent in many infectious
conditions including upper respiratory infections, the common cold, and sinusitis.
The herb is a mild antibiotic that is effective against staph and strep infections.
Discovered to aid in the production of interferon, Echinacea increases antiviral
activity against influenza (flu) and herpes (an inflammation of the skin and
mouth). It may reduce the severity of symptoms such as runny nose, sore throat,
and reduce the duration of illness.
Besides all of that, Echinacea's antibacterial properties can stimulate wound
healing and are of benefit to skin conditions such as burns, insect bites,
ulcers, psoriasis, acne, and eczema. Its' anti-inflammatory properties may
relieve arthritis and lymphatic swelling, too. In homeopathy treatments, it
is used for chronic fatigue syndrome, indigestion, gastroenteritis, and weight
loss.
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Scientific
Name
Echinacea
purpura, Echinacea angustifolia, Echinacea pallida
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Also Known As
Coneflower,
purple coneflower, black Sampson, Sampson root, sonnenhut
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Uses
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To treat the common cold
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As an antiseptic
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To stimulate the immune system
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To treat viral infections
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For faster wound healing
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Warnings
This product is regulated by
the FDA as a dietary supplement. Unlike approved drugs, supplements are not
required to be manufactured under specific standardized conditions.
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Side Effects
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Headache
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Dizziness
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Nausea
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Constipation
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Mild stomach
pain
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Dermatitis
(swelling, irritation and redness of the skin)
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Anaphylaxis
(a serious allergic reaction) has occurred, but rarely.
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Special Point
Do not use echinacea for more
than eight weeks.
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