Echinacea Herb Uses, Benefits, Cures, Side Effects, Nutrients

High doses may cause Nausea, Dizziness, Insomnia, Headache, Gastrointestinal problem.
Avoid use during pregnancy or if allergic to Ragwood.
It may cause Skin Rash, Swelling, Difficulty in Breathing.
Avoid consumption after 3 weeks, Long term use may cause following
Decreased functioning of Immune system
Impaired wound healing
Opportunistic Infections

Drug Interaction :
Echinacea may interact with methotrexate and anabolic steroids. It may cause inflammation of the liver on interaction with these medications.
Avoid using it with the heart medication, Antifungal, Antianxiety and HIV medication.

Echinacea is a plant.
It is perennial.
It grows in a subtropical climate.
It grows up to 1.5 M.
Best used for Infections.
It may reduce the effect of immune suppressive drugs.
It is an excellent antidote to rattle snake poison.

In TCM :
Echinacea : Zi Zhui Hua

Meridians Associated: Lungs and Liver.

Dosage : 5 drops of Mother Tincture.

Echinacea is a genus of flowering plants and associated with the Asteraceae family. It is an aborigine of eastern and central North America. It is commonly known as American Coneflower.
Echinacea enhances the Immune system. Increased Immunity lowers the chances of getting sick.
It may even reduce the effects of Immunosuppressive drugs. Do not give to a person kept on Immunosuppressants.
It increases the Mesenchymal defense.
It regulates inflammation in the body including in Septic.
It is widely used in treating Common Cold and Flu.
It prevents Mouth Infections and Problems like Tooth Decay, Gum Diseases and Gingivitis.
The Antibacterial and Antiviral properties of tincture promote healing.
Echinacea combats Urinary Tract Infections.
It cures Skin Problems like Acne, Ulcers, Burns, Eczema, Abscess, Wounds, Boils and Psoriasis.
It is effective for the treatment of Simplex Herpes.
It helps to prevent Vaginal Yeast Infections.
It reduces Migraine symptoms.
It curbs Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
It alleviates the problem of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
It combats Infections of Respiratory Tracts such as Laryngitis and Sinusitis.
It is effective for Sexually Trans mitted Diseases.
It treats Skin Irritation and reduces Wrinkles.
It possesses Antimicrobial and Antibacterial properties thus, resists the body against Virus and Bacteria.
It is a good remedy for treating Tuberculosis.
It combats growth of cancer cells and cures Blood Cancer, Breast Cancer.
It is very effective in curing HIV AIDS.
Echinacea Angustifolia and Echinacea Purpurea are widely used types of Echinacea out of all, medicinally.
Echinacea Purpurea has Immunosimulatory and Anti Inflammatory properties. It is used to treat Putrid Fevers, Diphtheria and symptoms of Cold. Herbally, it is used to cure Boils, Carbuncles, Fatigue, Impetigo, Pyemia, Scarlatina, Septimcemia, Vaccination effects, Wounds, Suppuration, Fatigue, Furuncles. When used in Homeopathic form, the herb treats changes in the blood, simulating Typhoid, effects of Vaccination, Tendency to suppuration, Offensive discharges and Biting, Tingling sensations. Echinacea Purpurea is used as a 'signature remedy' in Low Fevers marked with black Tongue.
Echinacea Angustifolia holds Antiseptic, AntiZymotic and Anti Fermentative properties. Topically, it is used for cleansing and as an Antiseptic wash for Wounds. Herbally, it is best suited for low Typhoid conditions, Diphtheria, Malignant Scarlatina, Carbuncles, Boils and as a remedy for Snake, animal or insect bites. The Homeopathic form of herb is used to boost the Immune system.
Caution: Consult a Doctor before consuming it.
Keywords: Cold, Flu, Urinary Tract Infections, Acne, Boils, Abscess, Wounds, Ulcers, Burns, Eczema, Psoriasis, Simplex Herpes, Vaginal Yeast Infections, Migraine, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Laryngitis, Sinusitis, Skin Irritation, Wrinkles, Tuberculosis, Blood Cancer, Breast Cancer, HIV AIDS, Tooth Decay, Gum Diseases, Gingivitis, Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Methods of Administration. How to take
Tincture. The best and the most potent method of consuming Echinacea is to Tincture it.
To learn how to make your own Tinctures Click here
Decoction: Make a tea.
Put l/2 teaspoonful of the powdered root in a cup of water. Boil it. Simmer for 10 minutes. Drink three times a day.