Echinacea

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    As one of the most popular perennial herbs in the United States today, echinacea is a medicinal plant native to North America named for its prickly scales which look like the spines of a hedgehog (echinos means hedgehog in Greek).

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    Echinacea has been commonly used since the 1600s to treat various ailments. Herbalists also recommend echinacea to help boost the immune system and treat infections. 

    Echinacea contains several important compounds that contribute to its therapeutic effects, including polysaccharides, alkamides, glycoproteins, flavonoids, and volatile oils.

    How To Use Echinacea

    Echinacea is available in the form of tinctures, extracts, capsules, tablets, and ointments. To boost your immune system, it is recommended to take echinacea orally 3 times a day for 10 days. Take it with food or a glass of water. Ointments and creams can be applied to the skin as needed.