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ECHINACEA
(Echinacea angustifolia)
Other Names: Purple Cone flower, Echinacea purpurea
General Description: A perennial, native to the American midwest.
Parts Used: The flowers, and especially the root.
Active Ingredients: echinacosides
Traditional Uses: Native Americans used echinacea extensively. The herb became a best selling medicinal plant prescribed by physicians until it was replaced by antibiotics and forgotten.
Current Status: Echinacea appears to be a immune enhancing agent. Small studies in Germany are encouraging. The herb has been in the news quite a bit lately as American researchers are now beginning clinical studies of this promising herb.The Bastyr University Research Institute in Seattle is looking for volunteers to participate in a study of echinacea for respiratory infections. For further information call 206-365-3130. We may find it useful in menopause to help fight off recurrent vaginal and bladder infections.
Precautions: Echinacea is non-toxic when used at recommended doses.
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SEE ALSO
Vitamin Database
Good Foods Glossary
References 17, 18, 19, 42.
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