Echinacea

Echinacea

The Kiowa used Echinacea for coughs and sore throats, the Cheyenne for sore throats, the Pawnee for headaches, and many tribes used it as an analgesic, including the Sioux from South Dakota.

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Echinacea (Echinacea Angustofolia, Purpapera, Pallida) is an excellent herb for all kinds of viral & bacterial infections, strengthens the immune system against pathogenic infection by stimulating phagocytosis & T-Cell formation, blood cleansing properties, acne, bronchitis, colds & flu, congestion, psoriasis, tonsillitis, wounds, ear infections and stimulates the immune system.

Used as a remedy by the Plains Indians more than any other plant, Echinacea is a perennial plant native to the United States.

As early American settlers moved west in the 1800's, they discovered Native Americans used Echinacea for a variety of both internal and external health benefits.

Also known as the purple coneflower, Echinacea has delicate, daisy-like pastel petals and narrow leaves.

The name Echinacea is derived from the Greek 'echinos' meaning sea urchin or hedgehog in reference to its sharp spiny projections on the coneshaped seed heads.

To this day herbalists continue to grow and use Echinacea for its beneficial properties.

Echinacea purpurea root....Echinacea's incredible popularity is due to its well documented safe and effective immune stimulating properties.

It has both antiviral and antibacterial capabilities.

Many people use Echinacea at the first signs of cold or flu.

Research suggests that Echinacea be taken when needed.

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Echinacea contains Echinacea Purpurea, which has antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties, enhances immune response, stimulates the production of white blood cells, helps fight infections and is naturally rich in iron, iodine, copper, potassium, sulphur, and vitamins A, E, and C.

Echinacea is well-accepted and respected as a primary immune stimulating and strengthening herb.

It is known to enhance the production and release of the body's own white blood cells, the immune cells.

This encourages a quick and effective response to both bacterial and viral infections.

1 Echinacea can provide extra support at the first sign of colds, flus, sore throats, upper respiratory symptoms, sinusitis, and ear infections.

2 Periodic use, especially during the winter months, may increase the overall strength of your natural defense system.

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. Echinacea has been shown in laboratory studies to support immune resistance by enhancing macrophage activity, while goldenseal is legendary as a traditional winter health botanical.

While most echinacea-goldenseal preparations on the market include other herbs or use wildcrafted materials, this product combines cultivated Echinacea purpurea root and seed with cultivated goldenseal root, to avoid adulteration and insure renewable supplies.

Echinacea Supports Immune Resistance

Research by scientists worldwide is validating echinacea’s many traditional uses.

Echinacea’s benefits have been linked to three primary constituent groups: caffeic acid derivatives (including cichoric acid), polysaccharides, and lipophilic (fat-soluble) compounds.

Most research on echinacea has focused on its ability to support immune function, and specifically, to enhance the activity of macrophages - white blood cells that engulf and digest foreign particles in our bodies.

Macrophage activity is an integral part of the immune response and of a person's innate general immune resistance.

Goldenseal: Traditional Winter Botanical...Goldenseal was used primarily by Native Americans along the East Coast of the United States. Beginning in the 1830's and continuing for decades, it was cited in such authoritative sources as the United States Dispensatory,the United States Pharmacopoeia and the National Formulary.

Goldenseal’s benefits are primarily associated with its high concentration of the alkaloid berberine.

Challenges to Wild Plant Populations.

Concern over dwindling supplies of Echinacea and goldenseal led Planetary Formulas to hold off for years on producing this popular winter combination.

Wild plant populations have been challenged by the increasing use of botanical preparations in recent years.

In the case of goldenseal, this led to restrictions on its export by the Convention in Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).

Echinacea Rediscovered by Michael Tierra Prior to 1970, few people in America had heard of echinacea. Michael Tierra, then a fledgling herbalist, learned about it in an old text. He began using it in clinical practice - and the rest is history. Thirty years later, echinacea is one of America’s most relied-upon botanicals, and Michael Tierra is now one of the world’s most respected herbal practitioners.

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Echinacea helps increase the production of white blood cells, which help keep the immune system strong.

Supports The Immune System.

In modern studies, Echinacea herb & root preparations have shown measurable immunomodulatory activity.

One of the ways that echinacea preparations support the immune system is by inducing interferon production, if needed by your body.

Interferons are proteins produced by the immune system to regulate normal immune response.

Echinacea contains phenolic compounds, polysaccharides, alkylamides and flavonoids, all of which contribute to its actions.

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Echinacea Immune Support.

Health practitioners for centuries have respected the powers of Echinacea, an herb that supports the body's natural defense system by stimulating production of immune system proteins, interferons, that regulate normal immune response.

Furthermore, Echinacea supplies certain naturally-occurring plant compounds known as caffeic acid derivatives, including cichoric acid, alkylamides and polysaccharides.

These work together to stimulate the body's immune system.

The blend is complemented with Astragalus, a stamina-enhancing tonic that also boosts long-term immune function, and European Elder Berry, which is immune-enhancing and supports respiratory function.

To support sinus function and promote clear breathing passages, Organic Peppermint and Organic Lemon Grass are included.

Echinacea Root,  Immune Protector, Stimulates Immune Function.

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The 1997 Commission E on Phytotherapy and Herbal Substances of the German Federal Institute for Drugs recommends Purple coneflower herb for 'Internal use: Supportive therapy for colds and chronic infections of the respiratory tract and lower urinary tract.

External use: Poorly healing wounds and chronic ulcerations.'

'Contraindications External: None known.

Internal: Progressive systemic diseases, such as tuberculosis, leucosis, collagenosis, multiple sclerosis.

Duration of Administration: Preparations for internal and external use: Not longer than 8 weeks.'

Actions: In human and/or animal experiments, Echinacea preparations given internally or parenterally have produced immune effects.

Among others, the number of white blood cells and spleen cells is increased, the capacity for phagocytosis by human granulocytes is activated, and the body temperature is elevated.'

Grieve: 'Echinacea purpurea has similar properties to E. angustifolia; the fresh root of this is the part used.'

Ellingwood: 'There is considerable confusion concerning the identity of the active medicinal species of echinacea. The echinacea purpurea of the Eastern States has been thought to be identical with the echinacea angustifolia of the Western States.

It is often used for the same purposes, but is universally disappointing. King introduced it into his dispensatory as rudbeckia purpurea.' The two forms of Echinacea share similar, but not identical, chemistries.

Echinacoside, for instance, is found in E. angustifolia but not E. purpurea. But the two plants are so closely related, that an amateur botanist would have difficulty telling one from the other by looks alone.

Echinacea possesses confirmed anitbacterial and antiviral properties.

It is profoundly supportive of the immune system.

Echinacea is effective both internally, against such as colds, flu and tonsilitis, and externally against many kinds of stubborn skin problems.

The decoction can be used as a mouthwash for pyorrhoea and gingivitis, and as a douche for vaginal infections.

Echinacea is the subject of much contemporary research.

Its complex chemistry seems to support the immune system by activating white blood cells.

Echinacea also increases the production of interferon, an important part of the body’s response to viral infections.

Many double-blind studies have confirmed that echinacea is effective for treating colds and flu.

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Echinacea has been proven in hundreds of clinical studies to stimulate the immune system.

Echinacea should not be used by persons with autoimmune diseases, AIDS, HIV, collagen diseases, leukocytosis, multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus, or tuberculosis. Persons with gallstones should avoid eucalyptus products. We recommend that you use no more than 4 tea bags per day.

An herbal supplement to support immune system function especially in winter months.

Of the several varieties available, Echinacea angustifolia has been shown to be highly supportive for a healthy immune response.

CAUTION: Persons with kidney disorders, allergies or asthma should consult with their health care practitioner before taking this product.

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The 1997 Commission E on Phytotherapy and Herbal Substances of the German Federal Institute for Drugs recommends Echinacea pallida [Echinacea angustifolia] root for 'Supportive therapy for influenza-like infections.'

'Daily dosage: Tincture (1:5) with 50 percent (v/v) ethanol from native dry extract (50 percent ethanol, 7 - 11:1), corresponding to 900 mg herb. Information for children's dosage is not available.

Mode of Administration: Liquid forms for oral administration.

Duration of Administration: Not longer than 8 weeks.'

Echinacea possesses confirmed anitbacterial and antiviral properties.

It is profoundly supportive of the immune system, and, as Dr. Ellingwood's ecstatic clinical review below indicates (only part of which is quoted here), Echinacea's therapeutic power amazed practitioners.

Echinacea is effective both internally, against such as colds, flu and tonsilitis, and externally against many kinds of stubborn skin problems.

The decoction can be used as a mouthwash for pyorrhoea and gingivitis, and as a douche for vaginal infections.

Echinacea is the subject of much contemporary research.

Its complex chemistry seems to support the immune system by activating white blood cells.

Echinacea also increases the production of interferon, an important part of the body’s response to viral infections.

Many double-blind studies have confirmed what Ellingwood's extenvie clinical experience indicated, that echinacea is effective for treating colds and flu.

Other modern clincial studies confirm that echinacea, taken both internally and used as a douche, is extremely effective against vaginal yeast infections.

Grieve's classic 'A Modern Herbal': 'Echinacea increases bodily resistance to infection and is used for boils, erysipelas, septicaemia, cancer, syphilis and other impurities of the blood, its action being antiseptic.'

'It has also useful properties as a strong alterative and aphrodisiac.'

'As an injection, the extract has been used for haemorrhoids and a tincture of the fresh root has been found beneficial in diphtheria and putrid fevers.'

King's 1898 Dispensatory: 'As a therapeutic agent echinacea is often used both internally and locally at the same time; therefore in this article the internal and external uses will not be given separately, but collectively.

And inasmuch as echafolta is a name given to distinguish a purified form of echinacea, the remarks concerning the one are equally applied to the other, except in important surgical cases, where greater cleanliness is desired, when echafolta is to be preferred.'

'If any single statement were to be made concerning the virtues of echinacea, it would read something like this: 'A corrector of the depravation of the body fluids,' and even this does not sufficiently cover the ground.

Its extraordinary powers— ......

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Echinacea tea

Relief of heartburn or sour stomach. Description : For the temporary relief of heartburn or sour stomach.

Characteristics: Symptoms may be accompanied by a feeling of exhaustion or nausea. You may feel better when lying down, worse in cold air.

Echinacea (Echinacea Angustifolia, Purpapera, Pallida) is an excellent herb for all kinds of viral and bacterial infections.

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A deep immune system activator.

Description: Echinacea/Astragalus Complex.

A deep immune system activator.

Best tonic to use during the change of seasons to support and boost the immune system.

Helps prevent colds and flu by increasing interferon production (interferon alerts the body at the first sign of an infection and prepares the body to deal with invaders).

Use to build the immune system before stressful times or while traveling.

Helps prevent recurring middle ear infections (otitis media) in children.

A wonderful preventive for acute tonsillitis, genital or oral herpes, upper respiratory tract infection.

Also a preventive for chronic or recurring yeast infection, thrush and contact dermatitis.

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Elderberry, Zinc & Echinacea Syrup is a comprehensive nutritional supplement formulated in an easy-to-use liquid form. 

Numerous studies have shown that Zinc may support healthy immune system function. 

Elderberry and Echinacea are synergistic herbal ingredients that complement Zinc's nutritive properties.

Echinacea W/ Vitamin C & Zinc.

Echinacea is honored among herbalists for its usefulness during the cold season.

This formula combines the benefits of Echinacea with Vitamin C and Zinc for enhanced nutritional support.

For optimal results, take continually for 14 days.

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