Echinacea is a Truly Special Ally!
Echinacea is a truly special ally for our health, as many of us know but increasing numbers of studies reveal it to be more talented than ‘just ‘ its special ability to help modulate our immune systems in any given situation. (Including flu and colds!)
It also has highly anti-inflammatory biochemistry which enables not just a reduction in inflammation but also an ability to renew worn-out cells prone to oxidative stress. Either due to disease, the environment and or consumption of inflammatory foods!
The gifters of Echinacea to the West were the Native American Indians who originally used echinacea root for pretty much any situation both internally and topically. Numerous studies now start supporting this. One shows how echinacea can suppress enzymes that digest carbohydrates, helping blood sugar issues. While another study shows it to be good at helping anxiety. For the latter, extremely low doses are critical to activating this brain response.
At Herb Hands Healing, we blend two species for an enhanced effect. They are Echinacea angustifolia which is the species richest in fast-acting immune biochemistry which we then combine with the slower acting but with longer-lasting effects of the Echinacea purpurea species. For more insight and detail on Echinacea go to Kerry Bone, a recognised world expert on this herb.
Doses vary overall:
3mls daily is helpful for those over 55yrs or immune-compromised.
For chilly, shivery or unwell feelings take 5ml x3 daily.
Do not use with autoimmune diseases
Finally, echinacea has a synergistic effect due to its arabinogalactan biochemistry, whereby it enhances the effects of other herbs it may be put with but also antibiotics! Should these have been deemed necessary.
Echinacea is a fascinating root and plant overall, with many more secrets to share as time goes by for sure!
Our Echinacea Tincture: https://tinyurl.com/6yhyv38e
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