Description
Latin: Echinacea angustifolia
Family: Asteraceae
Country of Origin: United States
Actions: Alterative, anodyne, antibacterial, anticatarrhal, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic, antitumor, antiviral, astringent, carminative, depurative, diaphoretic, digestive, febrifuge, immune stimulant, sialogogue, stimulant, vulnerary
Energetics: Drying, cooling, bitter and pungent
Precautions: Excessive use can cause throat irritation, nausea, dizziness and excessive salivation. Those with a compromised immune system should consult with a qualified health care professional before using Echinacea.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this description is purely for historical or entertainment value and is not designed to treat, diagnose or cure any diseases. If you have any current medical conditions, please seek the advice of a medical practitioner. The individual herbs offered here have not been tested for efficacy with regard to the contents of vitamins, minerals or other constituents.
References: http://medicinalherbinfo.org/000Herbs2016/1herbs/echinacea/