Origin: A flowering plant native to North America
Also Known As:
Coneflower
Purple coneflower
Hedgehog coneflower
Overview:Echinacea Purpurea is an herb that is used to make medicine from its leaves, flowers, and roots. Echinacea Purpurea is widely used to fight infections, especially the common cold and other upper respiratory infections. Echinacea is also used against many other infections including the flu, urinary tract infections, vaginal yeast infections, genital herpes, bloodstream infections (septicemia), gum disease, tonsillitis, streptococcus infections, syphilis, typhoid, malaria, and diphtheria.
Common Dosage: The recommended dosage for Echinacea Purpurea is 900 mg daily in healthy individuals.
