ECHINACEA , I USE IT

ECHINACEA
Echinacea also known as Purple Coneflower it is a perennial. It grows to be about 2-4 feet tall. The photo in my introduction is the Echinacea I‘ve planted in my yard. The flower in pink to purple in color. And has been on the endangered species list.
If you live in zones 3 to 9 you can grow it. It blooms in late summer. You can buy whole plants from many nursery’s and sometime grocery stores. Or plant by seeds. They look like big pink/purple daisies.
Echinacea has many medicinal uses it used for immure strength, colds and flu’s, lungs, eyes, ears, nose, throat, skin, hair and nails. From the roots to the top of the flower is used. You can get it in many forms like Echinacea tea sold in many grocery stores. There’s lots of data on making your own potions like ointments, infusions, syrup, compress, poultice, elixir, salves, cream, balm, foot soak, bath herbs, drops, lozenges, liniment, powder, infused in oil, or honey. You can also find it sold in capsules pared with Echinacea and zinc or Echinacea and goldenseal.
But you should check for allergic reactions. And is NOT recommended in high doses or for more than a few weeks. Or if you’re pregnant or nursing you should consult your doctor before using.
Native Americans used Echinacea for colds, flu, tooth infections, snakebites, and blood poisoning.
So why is it so great, it helps boost T cell production, and boosts collagen production? Echinacea has ingredients like vitamin C, beta-carotene, tannins, polysaccharides, linoleic acid.
I have been using this herb off and on for about 35 years. I like it and will continue to use it went I need.

THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADDVICE, YOU SHOULD ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR.

ECHINACEA Refer:
Book: Growing 101 Herbs That Heal by: Tammi Hartung Medical Herbalist
Book: Do-It-Yourself Herbal Medicine By: Sonoma Press
Book: The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies-The Healing Power of Plant Medicine by: Nicole Apelian Ph.D. and Claude Davis