Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea & more)
It's Echinacea season! Perhaps one of the most beneficial plants when talking about natural health remedies is Echinacea.The powerful plant is used in alternative therapy for its anti-viral, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant biological properties on the human body. From healing the common cold to boosting your immune system, it's a powerhouse.💪🏽
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Let’s start with the basics.
Echinacea is part of the daisy family and is native to North America. While it has 10 species, 3 in particular are commonly used in herbal supplements: Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifolia, and Echinacea pallida. Unlike other plants used as natural remedies, the Echinacea plant is used as a whole for its leaves, flower and roots, as each part has active elements that garner different benefits when taken.
Echinacea was widely used by the Indigenous cultures for hundreds of years prior to the arrival of colonial settlers, as a natural remedy, particularly for the common cold. However, given its active compounds, the benefits associated with the plant extend beyond prevention and treatment of colds, flu and respiratory diseases. It is categorized as an immune modulator, which means that it supports healthy immune function and acts as an immune strengthening agent. Furthermore, this popular herbal ally has anti-inflammatory properties, which means it is great remedy for conditions where pain and inflammation is heightened such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and other chronic inflammatory diseases and infections, including urinary tract infections. Tribes used it in many herbal remedies to treat bacterial infections, blood poisoning, headaches, pain, and cold symptoms. External application was used to treat wounds, burns, and insect bites, while the roots were chewed to treat toothaches and throat infections. Up until the introduction of antibiotics in the 1950s, echinacea extract was used throughout the modern world as a treatment for the common cold and flu. Finally, among these well-known benefits are the antioxidant properties, which aid in controlling blood sugar levels and contributes to healthy cell growth and repair.
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What a multi-purpose beautiful plant she is!🌸😍🌿
Echinacea is commercially available in several forms, including alcohol tinctures, water-based liquid extracts, teas, tablets, and capsules. We offer many herbal formulas that include Echinacea in many types, as this is a favourite here at The Holistica Shop!
For the most part, herbal supplements made from E. purpurea are typically your best bet for potential health and wellness benefits.
Did you know Echinacea is a main ingredient in one of our herbal tinctures?
Check out “Immunacea”! A must have in your medicine cabinet this winter season.⬇️🌿
- A potent anti-inflammatory blend to reduce pathogens and supports the healthy function of your immune system. -
Ingredients:
Echinacea Purpurea
Echinacea Augustifolia
Ginger Root (Zingiber officinale)
Elderberries (Sambucus)
Nettle Leaves (Urtica dioica)
Olive Leaves (Olea europaea)
Osha Root (Ligusticum porteri)
Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum)
Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
Lemon Peel (Citrus limon)
Alcohol
Non GMO & Organic Vegetable Glycerin and Purified Water
& Lots of Love!
Tincture comes packaged in 0.51fl oz, 1fl oz or 2fl oz amber glass bottle for best preservation.
All dried herbs are purchased from reputable wholesale companies or personally wildcrafted. Any herb that is personally wildcrafted, has been gathered using all common precautions to avoid contamination and to preserve the future of the plant.
Instructions:
Take 1-2 Full Droppers under tongue or in water as needed 3x/day for acute immune boosting.
Disclaimer:
Consult your medical practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This statement and product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Some people may experience reactions to certain herbs, so please consult your medical practitioner for advice.
The Holistica Shop does not take any responsibility for any allergic or adverse reactions that may occur from consuming the products.
** Information provided is for educational purposes only. You should not use the information contained herein for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease or for prescribing any medication. If you have or believe that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider.
