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Scientific Name: Echinacea angustifolia
AKA: Purple cornflower, Sampson root
Medicinal Properties
Echinacea has a wide range of uses for health and healing. It is primarily known as an antibiotic.
Echinacea can be used to treat bacterial infections. It is particularly good for chronic infections. It's
also used to prevent viral infections such as cold and flu. Echinacea may be taken to reduce the
symptoms brought on by allergies. It is also helpful in relieving asthma.
Echinacea generally gives the immune system a boost to help fend off all kinds of infections. It may
have indications in helping patients with HIV/AIDS.
Magickal Properties
Used for Strengthening Spells
Echinacea was used by American Indians as an offering to spirits to ensure and strengthen spells.
Did You Know? (Background)
Echinacea has its origin in North America. It is taken as an antibiotic to fight off infection and allergies.
It has long been used in Native American medicine. For example, it was used to treat snakebites and
other wounds. It was also once used to treat syphilis. In the 1930's German scientists began to
research its properties in the laboratory. It is now widely used to treat a multitude of conditions.
Safety
Nausea can result in high doses of Echinacea. Consult your health care provider before beginning use
of any herb
AKA: Purple cornflower, Sampson root
Medicinal Properties
Echinacea has a wide range of uses for health and healing. It is primarily known as an antibiotic.
Echinacea can be used to treat bacterial infections. It is particularly good for chronic infections. It's
also used to prevent viral infections such as cold and flu. Echinacea may be taken to reduce the
symptoms brought on by allergies. It is also helpful in relieving asthma.
Echinacea generally gives the immune system a boost to help fend off all kinds of infections. It may
have indications in helping patients with HIV/AIDS.
Magickal Properties
Used for Strengthening Spells
Echinacea was used by American Indians as an offering to spirits to ensure and strengthen spells.
Did You Know? (Background)
Echinacea has its origin in North America. It is taken as an antibiotic to fight off infection and allergies.
It has long been used in Native American medicine. For example, it was used to treat snakebites and
other wounds. It was also once used to treat syphilis. In the 1930's German scientists began to
research its properties in the laboratory. It is now widely used to treat a multitude of conditions.
Safety
Nausea can result in high doses of Echinacea. Consult your health care provider before beginning use
of any herb
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