While many kinds of echinacea (or cone flower) exist, only three are used medicinally: Echinacea angustifolia (narrow-leaved purple cone flower), Echinacea purpurea (common purple cone flower) and Echinacea pcillida (pale purple cone flower). Since E. angustifolio is the one favoured by herbalists, and E. purpurea is the one on which most of the research is done, many commercial products now combine both types.
While not all positive, results from a number of clinical trials now support the use of echinacea in the treatment of colds, flus and infections of the upper respiratory tract. Traditionally creams and ointments made from echinacea are used to treat minor cuts and grazes. Echinacea is also considered to be a blood purifier and is used in the treatments of many chronic skin conditions, such as eczema andarthritic conditions.
Until the late 1930s, Echinacea angustifolia was the only species used. In 1939, Echinacea purpurea was introduced into medical practice. Due to continuing supply shortages, in the late 1930s, Dr. Gerhard Madaus, founder of the Madaus Co., in Cologne...
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Echinacea, also known as the Purple Coneflower, was widely used by the Plains Indians. The capsule can be opened and used to make tea or simply swallowed.
Echinacea is known as Purple Coneflower, and can be used to make tea or taken in capsule form. Goldenseal Root is wildcrafted in the US Midwest and is one of the most popular herbs available today.
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softgel capsules that are easy to swallow and contains standardized
Echinacea angustifolia in a 7:1 extract. Each softgel capsule is
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Most of the actions of Echinacea can all be related to
proper immune system functioning. In times of stress, in harsh
environments or seasons, whenever the body is in need of reinforcement,
Echinacea may supply the boost required t...
Introduced by North American Indians and used for centuries as an
immune system stimulant!
Placebo-controlled studies support the fact
that Echinacea can effectively shorten the duration of colds and flu
symptoms!
Echinacea has effective anti-bacterial and anti-viral
properties, and is especially useful for upper respiratory tract
disorders!
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Combines the immunostimulant, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and antibiotic attributes of Echinacea and Goldenseal. It is recommended for inflammation, colds, flu and other infectious diseases. (See individual descriptions for echinace...
Combines the immunostimulant, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and antibiotic attributes of Echinacea and Goldenseal. It is recommended for inflammation, colds, flu and other infectious diseases. (See individual descriptions for echinace...
For centuries Echinacea has been used as a stimulant to the immune system.
Its most common use today is for preventing sore throats, colds,
or speeding recovery from these conditions. Scientific research with
Echinacea confirms that it ...
Most of the actions of Echinacea can all be related to
proper immune system functioning. In times of stress, in harsh
environments or seasons, whenever the body is in need of reinforcement,
Echinacea may supply the boost required ...
Echinacea has been used for centuries as a stimulant to the immune system.
Its most common use today is for preventing colds and sore
throats, or speeding recovery from these infections. Scientific research
with Echinacea confirms that ...
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