If you've researched antiviral herbs that can help fight the common cold or flu, you've probably come across the plant Echinacea Purpurea. Why is Echinacea Purpurea getting all the attention? Because Echinacea Purpurea benefits our health like few plants on earth. Once billed as an alternative to preventing the common cold, Echinacea Purpurea is now a popular remedy for fighting cancer and relieving pain.
Introduction to Echinacea Purpurea
Echinacea Purpurea, the North American native coneflower, has been discovered and used in traditional herbal medicine by Great Plains Indian tribes for over 400 years. Technically classified as an herb, several plants of Echinacea Purpurea are used to make medicines from their flowers, leaves, and roots.
Many of the chemical constituents of Echinacea Purpurea are powerful immunostimulants that can provide important therapeutic value. Some you may be familiar with are essential oils, flavonoids, inulin, polysaccharides, and vitamin C.
In addition to reports of nutrient-rich extracts from plants, we also learned that the parts of plants that grow above ground are most effective. Interestingly, in Germany, where edible herbal remedies are regulated by the government, the aerial part Echinacea Purpurea is actually approved as a natural remedy for urinary tract infections, upper respiratory infections, colds, and slow wound healing.
Health Benefits of Echinacea Purpurea
What are the benefits of taking Echinacea Purpurea? Although the benefits of Echinacea Purpurea seem endless, these nine stand out.
- Echinacea Purpurea Can Fight Cancer
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) published fascinating research on the benefits of Echinacea Purpurea for brain cancer. "The medicinal value of phytochemicals contained in Echinacea Purpurea is evident and suggests that these agents, as well as yet undiscovered phytochemicals in other herbs, may be valuable tools in the fight against tumors," the researchers said.
According to the researchers, Echinacea Purpurea is now being suggested as another cancer treatment alternative, literally, "along with — or indeed in place of — traditional therapies."
- Echinacea Purpurea can boost the immune system
How does Echinacea Purpurea help colds and flu? Published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, the University of Connecticut conducted a meta-analysis study evaluating the effects of Echinacea Purpurea using 14 studies. Echinacea Purpurea reduces the chance of catching the common cold by 58%. Echinacea Purpurea cuts the duration of the common cold by almost a day and a half
- Echinacea Purpurea Can Relieve Pain
The history of Echinacea Purpurea begins with the use of Echinacea Purpurea by the Great Plains Indians as a pain reliever. It is an especially effective pain reliever for the following types: For intestinal pain, pain associated with headaches, pain associated with HSV (herpes), pain associated with gonorrhea, pain associated with measles, snake bites, Sore throats, abdominal pains, tonsillitis and toothaches have a very pronounced effect.
- Echinacea Purpurea has a laxative effect
Like many herbs, Echinacea Purpurea is especially good for the stomach and the entire gastrointestinal tract. For example, according to medical herbalism, Echinacea Purpurea has been shown to be a mild laxative that relieves constipation and acts as a sedative.
Drinking herbal tea is especially effective for this problem. For more chronic conditions, a cup of tea per day can help relax the stomach – while 2-3 cups per day can help with flare-ups.
However, to reduce the risk of side effects, be sure not to overuse Echinacea Purpurea. To be on the safe side, be sure to limit your tea to a maximum of two cups per day, and take supplements as directed on the label.
- Echinacea Purpurea can be used as an anti-inflammatory
Inflammation is arguably the number one killer in the world and the root cause of most diseases. A variety of factors -- including stress, toxins in food and lack of sleep -- can play a role. Thankfully, regular consumption of Echinacea Purpurea can effectively reverse and relieve various types of inflammation, as explained by the University of British Columbia.
- Echinacea Purpurea can improve skin problems
Echinacea Purpurea also has benefits for the skin, including improving skin hydration and reducing wrinkles. Research shows that using skin products that contain botanical extracts may help promote healthy skin. Also, it did not show any side effects such as skin irritation.
- Echinacea Purpurea Can Help Improve Mental Health
- Echinacea Purpurea can relieve upper respiratory problems
- Echinacea Purpurea Fights Infection
Uses of Echinacea Purpurea Extract
- Helps prevent colds
- Reduce cold symptoms and cold duration
- Helps Avoid the Flu
- Reduces flu symptoms and duration
A study published in Europe in 2015 showed that Echinacea Purpurea was as effective as the prescription drug oseltamivir in reducing the severity and duration of flu symptoms and preventing adverse reactions at the first sign of infection. It is important to take Echinacea Purpurea at the first sign of flu symptoms to be most effective.
Additionally, other Echinacea Purpurea uses supported by research include helping to: fight cancer, boost immunity, reduce pain, treat constipation, fight inflammation, improve skin, support mental health, and relieve upper respiratory problems.
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