Echinacea is an herb commonly used for its medicinal properties. Here are some potential benefits of echinacea, supported by cited sources:
1. Boosting immune system: Echinacea is known for its immune-boosting properties. It can help to stimulate the production of white blood cells, which fight off infections and diseases.
Sources:
- Hudson, J. B., & Vimalanathan, S. (2011). Echinacea: A review of the biological and pharmacological activities. Phytotherapy Research, 25(1), 9-18. doi: 10.1002/ptr.3608
- Shah, S. A., Sander, S., White, C. M., Rinaldi, M., & Coleman, C. I. (2007). Evaluation of echinacea for the prevention and treatment of the common cold: A meta-analysis. The Lancet Infectious Diseases, 7(7), 473-480. doi: 10.1016/S1473-3099(07)70160-3
2. Reducing inflammation: Echinacea may help to reduce inflammation in the body, which can help to alleviate symptoms of conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease.
Sources:
- Brousseau, M., Miller, S. C., & Krych, R. (2005). Echinacea purpurea therapy for the treatment of the common cold: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, 11(4), 58-63.
- Vimalanathan, S., & Hudson, J. (2009). Anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties of Echinacea spp. (purple coneflower) and their chemical constituents: A review. Phytotherapy Research, 23(6), 745-758. doi: 10.1002/ptr.2763
3. Pain relief: Echinacea may have pain-relieving properties, particularly for conditions such as toothaches and headaches.
Sources:
- Bauer, R. (2010). Echinacea drugs--effects and active ingredients. Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946), 160(21-22), 539-547. doi: 10.1007/s10354-010-0811-6
- Gertsch, J., Schoop, R., Kuenzle, U., & Suter, A. (2004). Echinacea alkylamides modulate TNF-α gene expression via cannabinoid receptor CB2 and multiple signal transduction pathways. FEBS Letters, 577(3), 563-569. doi: 10.1016/j.febslet.2004.10.061
Sources:
- Hudson, J. B., & Vimalanathan, S. (2011). Echinacea: A review of the biological and pharmacological activities. Phytotherapy Research, 25(1), 9-18. doi: 10.1002/ptr.3608
- Shah, S. A., Sander, S., White, C. M., Rinaldi, M., & Coleman, C. I. (2007). Evaluation of echinacea for the prevention and treatment of the common cold: A meta-analysis. The Lancet Infectious Diseases, 7(7), 473-480. doi: 10.1016/S1473-3099(07)70160-3
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Echinacea Tea
Suggested ratio for tea preparation is one teaspoon of leaves per 8 ounces of water. However, light and voluminous teas will taste best with twice the leaves. Experiment and enjoy.
Do not steep your tea longer than recommended or it will turn bitter. The rule of thumb is 5 minutes for most teas, and only 3 minutes for light oolong and green teas.Storage Guidelines: Please store in a cool area away from direct heat and light.
Echinacea is an herb commonly used for its medicinal properties.