Description
Echinacea Purpurea bears purple flowers that resemble black-eyed Susans.
Active compounds in echinacea include polysaccharides, glycoproteins, alkamides, volatile oils and flavonoids.
Several laboratory and animal studies suggest that echinacea contains active substances that enhance the activity of the immune system and have antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity.
It is said that native Americans valued Echinacea not unlike the Chinese valued Ginseng.
Echinacea's special properties assist in reducing the severity of symptoms of respiratory and upper respiratory tract conditions.
Part of the herb used is the Root.
Active compounds in echinacea include polysaccharides, glycoproteins, alkamides, volatile oils and flavonoids.
Several laboratory and animal studies suggest that echinacea contains active substances that enhance the activity of the immune system and have antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity.
It is said that native Americans valued Echinacea not unlike the Chinese valued Ginseng.
Echinacea's special properties assist in reducing the severity of symptoms of respiratory and upper respiratory tract conditions.
Part of the herb used is the Root.