Echinacea Purpurea Herb
Echinacea Purpurea Herb (Echinacea purpurea)*
Echinacea purpurea is another species of Echinacea, like angustifolia it is commonly used for its immune-supportive properties. The herb is typically used in tinctures and teas. The differences in cultivation practices, market demand, harvesting complexity, and production scale contribute to the cost disparity between Echinacea purpurea and Echinacea angustifolia.
Additional Info:
- Common Names (AKA): Coneflower, Narrow Leaf Coneflower, Purple Coneflower
- Main Health Benefits:
- Immune Support: Enhances the body's immune response and may help prevent or reduce the severity of colds.
- Anti-inflammatory: Reduces inflammation and can help alleviate symptoms of inflammatory conditions.
- Antimicrobial: Has properties that may help combat infections.
- Energetics:
- Taste: Slightly Bitter, Acrid, Pungent
- Temperature: Cooling, Drying
- Effect on the Body: Immune-modulant, anti-inflammatory
- Blends Well With:
- Herbs: Ginger, elderflower, and peppermint
- Fruits: Lemon and honey
- Teas: Rooibos or green tea (for a refreshing, immune-supporting blend)
- How to Prepare:
- Tea: 1-2 teaspoons of dried herb per cup of boiling water, steeped for 10 minutes, up to 3 times a day. Or blend with other supporting herbs to create your own tea or tisane.
- Known Precautions/Contraindications:
- Allergies: May cause allergic reactions, particularly in individuals sensitive to plants in the Asteraceae family.
- Autoimmune Conditions: Use with caution in individuals with autoimmune disorders. There is much debate in the herbal and medical communites regarding the use of Echinacea with autoimmune disorders.
- Pregnancy: Although it is generally considered safe during pregnancy, we always recommend to consult a qualified healthcare provider that is trained in the use of herbs before use during pregnancy.
- Additional Information: Echinacea purpurea, like angustifolia, has been used by Native American tribes for centuries as a remedy for infections, wounds, and general health support. It was a staple in traditional herbal medicine. It is a common ingredient in herbal immune-support formulations and is often included in blends designed to boost the body's natural defenses.
- Origin: USA
Available in 1 ounce or 2 ounce quantities.
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