Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea)
Latin Name: Echinacea purpurea & Echniacea angustifolia
Common Names: Echinacea
Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) has a long history of use by many alternative traditions. Its use is believed to have originated with the North American Plains Indians, but in more recent times, echinacea purpurea was noted among the group of
organic herbs and spices also used in European traditional medicine.
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Echinacea is known as Purple Coneflower by modern-day enthusiasts, but it was also known as Snake Root in Native American cultures. It is believed that this name was given as it was one of several medicinal herbs used in the treatment of snake and venomous insect bites.
Like many medicinal herbs, echinacea is believed to have a number of healthful properties, making it particularly useful for a variety of applications. Most commonly known as an immunostimulator, echinacea is believed ward off infections by strengthening the body’s immune system. As such, it may provide relief from a range of respiratory issues such as sinusitis, cold, virus and hay fever. Echinacea also boasts mild antibiotic properties that may be effective in guarding against staph and strep infections. In addition, echinacea purpurea is an antibacterial agent often used in traditional treatments of skin conditions such as eczema, acne and burns
This medicinal herb is native to the east and central sections of North America. Although there are several varieties, on the whole, echinacea is easily distinguished by its large, showy petals surrounding a spiny, cone-shaped center.
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