A – Z of Herbal Remedies
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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 Augustifolia , Echinacea Pallida
Traditional Usages: Colds, Flu, Migraines, Rheumatism, Tumors, Malaria, Hemorrhoids, Chronic Infections of the Respitory Tract, 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, Wound healing, Chronic Ulcerations
Resources: North America, Europe, US
Parts Used: Roots, Flowerheads
Administration Method: Powdered roots, pressed juice and natural preparations for internal and external use
Herbal Research: Echinacea
Health Warning: Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Echinacea should not be taken longer than 8 - 10 days at a time - then stopped for a week. In individual cases, allergic reactions of the immediate type are possible.
Echinacea is a member of the daisy family, so people with a history of asthma or other allergies to other plants in the daisy family such as ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds and daisies should not take echinacea.
Health warning - internal use: Should not be used in serious conditions such as tuberculosis, leukosis, collagenosis, multiple sclerosis, AIDS, HIV infection and autoimmune disorders. Echinacea preparations should not be administered to people with a known allergy to any plant of the Asteraceae (Daisy Family flowering plants). (Source: WHO).
Echinacea – Herbal remedy for Bladder Infections: Echinacea is good for bladder infections as it improves the immune system and kills bacteria. Echinacea has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and is helpful for recurrent infections. Drink one cup three times daily for five day. Simmer two teaspoons of powdered Echinacea in one cup of water for 10 minutes. Strain and drink when cool.
Echinacea - Herbal remedy for Bacterial Vaginitis: Echinacea is antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial. It is helpful in treating bacterial vaginitis. Use as a herbal tea by infusing one teaspoon of dried echinacea to one cup of boiling water. Allow to cool, strain and drink twice daily.
Echinacea - Herbal remedy for Chlamydia: Echinacea kills a wide variety of pathogens, including viruses, bacteria and yeast infections. It also strengthens tissues and the overall immune system. Here is the basic tea recipe for echinacea herbal tea: 1 teaspoon dried organic echinacea herb; 1 cup of fresh boiled water; slice of ginger root; lemon juice; honey to sweeten. Pour hot water over leaves and ginger. Let it rest for 3 minutes, strain, add lemon juice and honey.
Echinacea – Herbal remedy for Cold Sores: Echinacea has both anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties. It is available in capsule form, though tinctures may provide more immediate results.
Echinacea - Herbal remedy for Colds: Take echinacea every two to three hours with a total daily dose of three or more grams per day at the first sign of cold symptoms. After several days the dose is usually reduced and continued for the following week.
Echinacea - Herbal remedy for Cysts: Echinacea can kill the abnormal cells in the body. Take as capsules for ten days and repeat it after taking a three days break.
Echinacea - Herbal remedy for Fever: Echinacea is a great antiviral and antioxidant and it is available in extracts, tinctures, tablets, capsules, and ointments. It is also available in combination with other herbs, vitamins and minerals. The recommended dosage for an adult is: 1 to 2 grams dried root or herb infused in a cup of boiling water and taken as a tea; 2-3 millilitres of standardized tincture extract; or 300 milligrams of powdered extract. Halve the dosage for a child.
Echinacea – Herbal remedy for Flu (Influenza): Echinacea is the most recognized herbal supplement for the prevention and treatment of colds and flu.
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