Naturopathy Echinacea purpurea
Echinacea the purple coneflower is the best known and researched herb for stimulating the immune system Thousands of Europeans and Americans use echinacea preparations against colds and flu minor infections and a host of other major and minor ailments This native American herb has an impressive record of laboratory and clinical research Thousands of doctors currently use echinacea for treating infectious diseases Primary uses of echinacea Colds coughs and flu and other upper respiratory conditions Enlarged lymph glands sore throat Urinary tract infections Other minor infections May help combat herpes and candida Wounds skin regeneration and skin infections external use Psoriasis eczema and inflammatory skin conditions external use History Echinacea has a rich tradition of use by North American Plains Indians who used it medicinally more than any other plant It was prominent in modern American medicine in the early 20th Century and was discovered by Europeans who have used it extensively since the 1930s Today millions of Europeans use echinacea as their primary therapy for colds flus infections and for general immune boosting effects Health Benefits of Echinacea Echinacea increases the non specific activity of the immune system In other words unlike a vaccine which is active only against a specific disease echinacea stimulates the overall activity of the cells responsible for fighting all kinds of infection Unlike antibiotics which are directly lethal to bacteria echinacea makes our own immune cells more efficient in attacking bacteria viruses and abnormal cells including cancer cells Echinacea facilitates wound healing lessens symptoms of and speeds recovery from viruses Anti inflammatory effects make it useful externally against inflammatory skin conditions including psoriasis and eczema It may also increase resistance to candida bronchitis herpes and other infectious conditions
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