Echinacea. A plant with extraordinary properties capable of strengthening the immune system and treating cold and flu symptoms. Among other things, it is a natural antibiotic to always keep at home and use when needed.
Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerousEchinacea. a dalle pineapple extraordinary properties capable of strengthening the immune system and treating cold and flu symptoms. It concerns among other things a natural antibiotic to always keep at home so you can use it when needed.
The use of Echinacea in herbal medicine has ancient origins, American Indians already appreciated its properties and used it to treat colds but also to treat wounds and burns.
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There are several species of Echinacea, the ones that have shown themselves to be most active are the Purpurea andAngustifolia, capable of activating macrophages and therefore of acting positively on the immune system which, thanks to the help of this plant, is more effective against external microorganisms.
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THE PROPERTIES OF ECHINACEA
Echinacea is a natural antibiotic as his has been proven ability to act against bacteria. So this plant can be used to treat diseases of the upper airways (especially in the initial phase, when the first symptoms appear) such as sore throat, cough, bronchitis, etc. but it is also particularly useful in the case of urinary tract infections such as cystitis.
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Echinacea has been shown also effective against viruses. Recent research has shown that a dry extract based on this plant is more effective than the drug Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) in the early treatment of influenza.
Echinacea also has anti-inflammatory qualities, for this reason it is excellent for treating the mucous membranes of our body, and among other things its has been proven regenerative capacity towards the skin sore, scalded, or irritated.
HOW TO USE ECHINACEA
To take advantage of the stimulating properties on the immune system and therefore prevent seasonal ailments a treatment based on Echinacea, as the herbalist Beatrice Ciarletti suggests, it must be done for 3 months. For example, you can start at the end of September-October by extending the intake until December or January.
Very easy to prepare a decoction of echinacea: serve a spoonful of herb for two cups of cold water, bring everything to a boil, let it rest for ten minutes, filter and drink in two separate moments. The alternative is use mother tincture, 50 drops twice a day, both as a preventive treatment and as a natural or antiviral antibiotic in case the first symptoms of sore throat, cough, cold or flu have already appeared.
In herbal medicine or pharmacy you will also find capsules or dry extracts, in this case refer to the dosage published on the package or ask the shop staff where you buy.
Echinacea can also be made a external use, in fact, there are various ointments and creams on the market made with the active ingredients of this plant and useful for combating problems such as dermatitis, wounds, small burns, etc.
CONTRAINDICATIONS OF ECHINACEA
The intake of echinacea is not recommended for those allergic to Asteraceae (including chamomile, calendula, dandelion, artichoke) ea those suffering from autoimmune diseases or are taking immunosuppressive drugs.
