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Echinacea

Botanicals / Herbs

Also known as: Coneflower
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Echinacea angustifoliaEchinacea pallidaEchinacea purpurea

Oral Uses

  • Common cold RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Echinacea enhances immune system; fights infection; alleviates symptoms; reduces duration and severity; may be used during the onset of disease. Take echinacea daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Influenza RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Echinacea enhances immune system; fights infection; alleviates symptoms; reduces duration and severity; may be used during the onset of disease. Take echinacea daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Sore throat RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Echinacea enhances immune system; fights infection; alleviates symptoms; reduces duration and severity; may be used during the onset of disease. Take echinacea daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Bronchitis RatingRatingRating

    Echinacea enhances immune system; fights infection; alleviates symptoms. Take echinacea daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease RatingRatingRating

    Echinacea enhances immune system; fights infection; alleviates symptoms. Take echinacea daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • General infection RatingRatingRating

    Echinacea is an antibacterial; it is an antiviral; enhances immune system; fights infection; used for treatment. Take echinacea daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Immune system support RatingRatingRating

    Echinacea is an antibacterial; it is an antiviral; enhances immune system; prevents infection. Take echinacea daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Anti-infectious RatingRatingRatingRating

    Echinacea is an anti-infectious; fights infection. Take echinacea daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Alterative RatingRatingRating

    Echinacea is an alterative; it is a detoxifier. Take echinacea daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Analgesic RatingRatingRating

    Echinacea is an analgesic; alleviates pain. Take echinacea daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRatingRating

    Echinacea is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take echinacea daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antibacterial RatingRatingRating

    Echinacea is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Take echinacea daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antibiotic RatingRatingRating

    Echinacea has antibiotic like properties. Take echinacea daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Anticatarrhal RatingRatingRating

    Echinacea is an anticatarrhal; promotes mucus elimination. Take echinacea daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Topical Uses

  • Cervical dysplasia RatingRating

    Echinacea is an antiviral; enhances immune system; accelerates tissue healing. Use echinacea containing vaginal suppositories daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Cold sores RatingRating

    Echinacea alleviates symptoms; reduces duration and severity; used for treatment. Apply echinacea containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Gingivitis RatingRating

    Echinacea is an antibacterial; reduces gum inflammation; alleviates symptoms. Use echinacea containing mouthwash 2-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Skin wounds RatingRating

    Echinacea alleviates bruises; accelerates tissue healing. Apply echinacea containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Anti-infectious RatingRatingRating

    Echinacea is an anti-infectious; fights infection. Apply echinacea containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRatingRating

    Echinacea is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Apply echinacea containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antibacterial RatingRatingRating

    Echinacea is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Apply echinacea containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antibiotic RatingRatingRating

    Echinacea has antibiotic like properties. Apply echinacea containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antiseptic RatingRatingRating

    Echinacea is an antiseptic; prevents infection. Apply echinacea containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Mucilaginous RatingRatingRating

    Echinacea is a mucilaginous; soothes and calms inflamed tissue. Apply echinacea containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Parasiticide RatingRatingRating

    Echinacea is a parasiticide; eliminates parasites on the skin. Apply echinacea containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

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