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Herbs: Echinacea Purpurea root - cut

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Common Name: Echinacea purpurea
Latin Name: Echinacea purpurea

Excerpts from The How to Herb Book

Echinacea is often put in combinations with other herbs. It is an excellent infection fighter and is used as a powerful natural antibiotic.

Especially good in glandular infections and problems. A good cleanser for glands and the lymphatic system.
One of the best herbs for helping enlargements and weakness of the prostrate gland.
Used in ear aches, strep throat, lymph glands.
Effective blood purifier. Used for blood poisoning and poisonous spider and snake bites.
Used in combination with goldenseal, Yarrow and Cayenne to form a powerhouse infection fighting formula. Also combined with myrrh in place of goldenseal for people with hypoglycemia.
Works well with chickweed to help weight loss.

Has been used in the following:

Acne	Antibiotic
Antiseptic	Blood poisoning
Blood purifier	Ear infection
Eczema	Fevers
Gangrene	Gargle
Glands	Sore gums
Infections	Insect bites, stings
Lymph glands	Lymphatic system
Mouth sores	Mucus
Skin	Sores
Tonsillitis	Strep throat
Wounds

Excerpts from Nutritional Herbology

It is used primarily to treat disorders of the blood, such as poisonous bites of insects and snakes, gangrene, carbuncles and abscesses.

Recent studies show Echinacea to have immuno stimulant, antiviral, antiexudative, anti-inflammatory, bacteriostatic, and fungistatic properties. In practical use today, Echinacea is used primarily to build resistance to infections of the respiratory and digestive tracts.

The proven actions of Echinacea are due to water-soluble polysaccharides. They act by sequestering the attacks of various microbes and allow the body to heal itself. Upon reaching an infected area, the polysaccharides have an immunostimulant effect, which results in the production of leucocytes (white blood cells). The resulting phagocytic action of the leucocytes effectively eradicates a number of infectious organisms.

From Our Reading and/or Experience...

We use Echinacea often in tea and tincture combinations for a wide variety of internal and external physical needs. Of course, it can be used in many other types of remedies. For instance, it can easily be made into powder, and used in capsules.
Echinacea is a contact healer. It can be used for a variety of inflammatory conditions externally. As such, it is a good idea to have some on hand in emergencies, and know how to use it.
Unlike most herbs, Echinacea should only be used when you know you have a need, rather than on a regular basis as a supplement. Again, this is different than most herbs.
The roots have a potent concentration of the same properties found in the tops. This makes is much more effective.
It can be used to benefit anyone: men, women (including before, during or after pregnancy, and nursing), children and animals.
It can be used as often as you would like, and in any way you choose.
As is the case with most herbs, Echinacea should be stored in a dark, dry, and cool place.