A – Z of Herbal Remedies

Other Names: Echinacea, Purple Coneflower, Black Sampson, Niggerhead, Rudbeckia, Sampson Root, Hedgehog, Red Sunflower, Snakeroot, Kansas Snakeroot, Narrow-leaved Purple Coneflower, Coneflower, Scurvy Root, Indian head, Comb Flower, Black Susans, Echinacea Purpurea
Traditional Usages: Colds, Flu, Migraines, Rheumatism, Tumors, Malaria, Hemorrhoids, Chronic Infections, Throat infections, Urinary Tract and Vaginal Yeast Infections, Stomach Aches, Headaches, Measles, Coughs, Gonnorrhea, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Snakebites, Boils, Acne, Abscesses, Skin Disorders, Eczema, Cleansing Wash for STD's, Gangrene, Shingles, Toothaches, Chronic Fatigue
Resources: North America, Europe, US
Parts Used: Roots, Flowerheads
Herbal Research: Echinacea
Health Warning: Echinacea should not be taken longer than 8 - 10 days at a time - then stopped for a week.

Other Names: Goldenseal, Yellow Root, Eye Balm, Golden Seal, Orange Root, Yellow Puccoon, Ground Raspberry, Wild Curcuma, Turmeric Root, Indian Dye, Eye Root, Indian Paint, Indian Root, Jaundice Root, Warners, Indian Plant, Hydrastis Canadensis
Traditional Usages: Dye for Clothing, Ulcers in the Mouth, Throat and Intestines, Heartburn, Chronic Dyspepsia, Gastric and Duodenal Ulcers, Painful Excessive Menstruation, Anal and Genital Itching, Ear Infections, Prostatitis, Bleeding Gums, Tinnitus, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Laxative, Sore Eyes, Catarrh, Gastric Catarrh, Loss of Appetite, Constipation, Chronic Inflamation of the Colon and Rectum, Hemorrhoids, Night sweats
Resources: North America, , US, Europe,
Parts Used: Roots, Rhizomes, Resin
Health Warning: Avoid during Pregnancy

Echinacea and Goldenseal - Herbal remedy for Strep Throat: Mix five drops of Echinacea liquid tincture with five drops of goldenseal tincture in half a glass of water. This solution can be used to gargle or it can be sprayed at the back of the throat to treat strep throat.

• Strep Throat