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Echinacea

Echinacea. Natures Immune Booster. Respiratory System. Wards off infection when taken at onset of symtoms Soar throat Colds Chest infections Tonsillitis Glandular fever Relieves chronic respiratory tract infections and whooping cough Traditionally used for TB by native americans.

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Echinacea

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  1. Echinacea Natures Immune Booster

  2. Respiratory System • Wards off infection when taken at onset of symtoms • Soar throat • Colds • Chest infections • Tonsillitis • Glandular fever • Relieves chronic respiratory tract infections and whooping cough • Traditionally used for TB by native americans

  3. Immune System • Increases activity of white blood cells • Antibiotic; Antifungal; antiviral and antiallergenic action • Recommended for Candida and post viral fatigue syndrome • Useful for lowered immunity (not indicated for immunodeficiency diseases) • Immunosupport during cancer treatment • Anti-inflamatory • Gout • Arthritis • Skin conditions • Pelvic inflammatory disease • Hot infusion stimulates circulation and sweating, reducing fever. • Traditionally used for malaria and typhus

  4. Reproductive System • Gynecological infections • Pelvic inflammatory disease • Urinary infections • Post-partum infection

  5. Skin • Blood cleanser for septic conditions • Clears skin of infections • Boils • Abscesses • Relieves allergies such as • Urticaria (commonly referred to as hives) • eczema

  6. External • Anti-inflammatory and antiseptic for skin problems • Gargle and mouthwash for sore throats and infected gums • Douche for vaginal infections

  7. Cautions • Possible alergen • Ragweed

  8. Methods • Infusions • Tea steeped for 10 minutes • Decoctions • Tea for used for barks and other resilient parts of the plant • Tincture • 1 part fresh herb/1 part dried herb • 1-2 part liquid (vodka)/5 parts liquid • Place in dark cupboard and shake daily for 2-4 weeks • Strain liquid from herbs and store in clean container • Keeps for 8-10 years • Dose 3-9 drops 3-6 times daily for no more than 10 days • 1 week between dosing sessions

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