{"id":1264,"remedy_name":"Echinacea","remedy_type":"Herbal Remedy","alternative_names":["Echinacea purpurea","Echinacea"],"miasm":"Psoric Miasm","temperament":"Neutral","aggravation_time":"Neutral\/Anytime","keynote_indications":"Key Actions: Antibacterial, Antiviral, Blood cleanser, Immune-enhancing, Wound healer.\nParts Used: Whole plant.","modalities":"Cautions: Can cause allergic reactions. If.","symptoms_by_system":{"Skin":"key information Safety \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2729 traditional uSe \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 reSearch \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2729 \u2729 beSt taken aS Tincture \u2713\u2713\u2713 Tablet \u2713\u2713 Capsule \u2713 doSage B (see pp.44\u201345) often uSed with Golden seal (Hydrastis canadensis) cautionS Can cause allergic reactions. If taking prescribed medication, seek advice from an herbal or medical practitioner. See also pp.41\u201352. Parts used Whole plant key actions Antibacterial \u2022 Antiviral \u2022 Blood cleanser \u2022 Immune-enhancing \u2022 Wound healer colds, flu, viral and bacterial infection Echinacea\u2014as tincture, tablet, or capsule\u2014is frequently taken to speed recovery from colds, sore throats, and chest infections. The herb is also known to enhance immune resistance in those prone to recurrent colds or herpes outbreaks or where flulike symptoms linger . Echinacea combines well with the flower or berry of elder (Sambucus nigra) in this context. The diluted tincture makes a mouthwash or gargle, and can be used to wash infected skin rashes and wounds. Bacterial infections, such as sinusitis, tonsillitis, and chronic bronchitis can be Echinacea Echinacea angustifolia, E. purpurea, E. pallida A plant from the plains of North America, echinacea is thought to powerfully stimulate the body\u2019s ability to resist infection and counter toxicity . Taken mainly as a treatment or preventative for common cold, flu, and viral infections, the herb also helps heal skin disorders such as eczema and acne. self-treated with echinacea, preferably in combination with remedies such as garlic (Allium sativum) and golden seal (Hydrastis canadensis), but a fever of 102\u00b0F (39\u00b0C) or over indicates the need to seek professional advice. Although the evidence is reasonably good, there is still some debate on echinacea\u2019s effectiveness in treating and preventing infection. This may be partly because the dosage used in some clinical trials was too low , or the wrong plant parts or species were studied. The quality and form of echinacea products are medicinal uSeS dried root 118 A\u2013z o F hErBAl rEmEdIEs fresh root root is used to boost immune system important\u2014E. angustifolia or extracts of the fresh-pressed juice of the above-ground parts of E. purpurea are thought to have the strongest medicinal activity . immune support and detoxification Echinacea stimulates nonspecific immunity , increasing the number and activity of white blood cells. This makes it a frontline remedy wherever the immune system is overburdened by chronic infection or toxic residues, such as swollen lymph glands, recurrent boils, chronic dull headache, or sore throat. Used carefully\u2014and this means in conjunction with an herbal practitioner\u2014 it helps in cleansing the lymph system, supporting resistance to underlying infection such as fungal problems, and improving overall vitality . Echinacea is not suitable for self-treatment in autoimmune disorders or hIV infection. rattlesnake snake root Knowledge of echinacea\u2019s medicinal value has been passed down from the experience of Native Americans. Used traditionally as a treatment for snake bite (hence its other common name, \u201csnake root\u201d), echinacea has been used to prevent septic infection in wounds and as a remedy for toothache, sore throat, and rabies. aerial parts are used to aid recovery from colds and flu three echinacea species are used medicinally. All are threatened in the wild, but Echinacea purpurea is cultivated widely in the US and Europe. 119EChINACEA ANgUsTIFolIA A Native American remedy for septic conditions and snake bites, echinacea (Echinacea spp.) is today the most important immune stimulant in Western herbal medicine."},"schema_version":"1.0","api_provider":"Allahshafi"}