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Echinacea is an herb native to prairie habitats of Eastern and Central North America.
It is believed to help boost the body's immune system and ward off infections. Of Echinacea's nine species, Echinacea purpurea is the one most commonly used.
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Fast Facts
- Also known as Purple Coneflower
- Origin: Eeastern and Central North America
- Class: Magnoliopsida
- First used by Native American's
- 9 known species of echinacea
- Boosts the immune system
- Used to treat or prevent common colds, flu and other infections
- Can also be used to treat acne and boils
- Became popular in Europe and America in the 1930s
- Can be taken by mouth or topically
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@Picksthpopocat | November 12, 2009 12:36 AM -
home now!! think im getting the flu....who knows (via @JeremyShockey) Vita C, echinacea, and @gminks gumbo! Take care :)
@chrisleblanc | November 12, 2009 12:05 AM -
Rest, sleep, lots of liquids & Emergency-C as hot tea& echinacea throughout. Cold Viruses will take week untreated & 7 days if treated. ommm
@54lonnie | November 11, 2009 11:29 PM -
@Twugs4DEW I know!!!! I just took some Echinacea and am eating an orange! LOL!
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@berrygirlygirl Thank you. (: I've been taking Emengen-C and Echinacea / Golden Seal Complex.
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View All Echinacea Questions (1) | Ask a QuestionDoes anyone know if this is okay to give kids Echinacea|echinacea? (1 Answer)Echinacea has been fairly well studied compared to most other herbal remedies and is considered safe and possibly effect at reducing the severity and duration of cold symptoms. There is ... read more
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