| Common name(s): |
echinacea, coneflower, black Samson, Sampson root, pale purple cornflower, comb flower, hedgehog |
| Family: |
Asteraceae |
| Origin: |
North America |
| Parts used: |
leaves, roots |
| Constituents: |
glycosides, volatile oil, mucopolysaccharides, echinolone, betaine, tannins, resins, enzymes, fatty acids, phytosterols, vitamin C, minerals |
| Therapeutic actions: |
alterative, antiseptic, stimulant, tonic, diaphoretic, lymphatic, antimicobial (antibacterial & antiviral), anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic |
| Organs or systems affected: |
blood, immune system, lymphatic system
|
| Main medicinal uses: |
- purifies blood
- reduces infection
- stimulates digestion
- stimulates immune system
- increases white blood cells
|
| Counterindications: |
Those suffering from leukemia should not take this herb |
