Echinacea Purpurea Root

• 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 and helps in managing infections.

  • Anti-inflammatory: Reduces inflammation and can help alleviate symptoms of inflammatory conditions including pain.

  • 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: Echinacea purpurea, ginger, and burdock root

  • Fruits: Lemon and honey

  • Teas: Rooibos or herbal blends (for a supportive, health-boosting infusion)

• How to Prepare:

  • Tea: 1-2 teaspoons of dried root per cup of boiling water, steeped for 10-15 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 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.  Echinacea angustifolia 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. (*organic)

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