Echinacea Purpurea Dried Herb

Echinacea spp.

Echinacea originates from North America and has been used by the indigenous Indians for over 400 years. Echinacea purpurea, is also known as purple coneflower.

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Tea, Extract, Tincture

Class 1.  People with asthma, eczema, or hay fever may prove allergic to Echinacea. Should not be used for more than 2–8 weeks, according to many authors.

• Duke, J. A. 2002. Handbook of Medicinal Herbs, 2nd Ed. (2002). CRC Press, ISBN 0-8493-1284-1