The Herbtician
Echinacea
Echinacea
Botanical Name: Echinacea Purpurea
Family: Daisy
Energetics:
Taste: earthy, slightly bitter.
Energy: Cooling.
Herbal Actions: Anti-Viral, Immunomodulant, Analgesic, Antispasmodic, Alterative
Benefits:
- Boosts Immunity: Enhances immune function, helping to prevent and shorten colds and flu by stimulating immune cells.
- Reduces Inflammation: Echinacea’s anti-inflammatory properties can relieve conditions like sore throats, joint pain, and respiratory inflammation.
- Antiviral and Antimicrobial: Fights viral and bacterial infections, supporting recovery from colds, flu, and skin infections.
- Supports Skin Health: Promotes wound healing and helps with skin issues like acne.
- Respiratory Relief: Helps ease respiratory infections, sore throats, and coughs.
- Antioxidant: Protects cells from oxidative damage, potentially lowering the risk of chronic diseases.
- Pain Relief: Provides mild relief from pain, including headaches, sore muscles, and arthritis.
Caution: Avoid taking echinacea if you have any allergies to it or the daisy family.
Small: around 10-16 cups (1oz)
Directions: With 8oz worth of boiling water, take 1-2 teaspoon of this herb into your tea ball or into your tea bag. Allow for it to steep for 7-13 minutes (covered if possible). Remove your tea bag or ball. Enjoy your herbal infusion!
*This product has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication or interested, we always recommend speaking to your doctor first and doing your own research before consuming.