Echinacea

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Medicinal Herbal Remedies Echinacea ( Angustifolia, Purpurea )   Echinacea will help boost your immune system.  It has been considered especially helpful in cases of colds, flu, and chronic upper respiratory and urinary infections. Externally, Echinacea has been used to encourage healing of Acne, Eczema, wounds, burns and ulcerations.  It can be used externally as a poultice or ointment and also.taken in capsules, pills, teas, and tinctures It is an antiseptic to the system as it is considered one of the 'blood purifying' plants.   Toxins have long been believed to be the main cause of Acne, Eczema, and Boils.  Echinacea is also used to expel intestinal gas and promote good digestion.  A poultice, when combined with Myrrh, is used to lower fever. Common Names: Kansas niggerhead Narrow leaved purple cone-flower Sampson root Plant Parts used: Rootstock Side Effects: None documented Internal uses for Echinacea Acne, Eczema, and Boils Colds Diuretic Digestion Flu Upper Respiratory infections Urinary infections External use for Echinacea Fever Usual Method of Prep Usual Dosage Decoction: 1 cup cold water, add I tsp root Let stand for 5 hours then bring to a boil, boiling for 1 minute. Take 1 Tbsp 3 to 6 times a day. Tincture: Best to purchase this. Take 15 to 30 drops in water every 1 to 3 hours as needed