Echinacea Root (Echinacea angustifolia)
Description
A herbal food supplement
BOTANICAL NAME
Echinacea angustifolia
COMMON NAMES
Echinacea Root, Purple Coneflower, Blacksamson Echinacea
FAMILY
Compositae (Asteraceae)
DESCRIPTION
A plant that produces purple flowers with a multicoloured head.
PART SUPPLIED
The loose chopped dried root. From organically grown sources.
AVAILABLE AS
100g / 500g Pouch. Not currently available to customers in the EU.
SUITABLE FOR
Vegetarians and vegans.
DIRECTIONS
Infusion: About 1 teaspoon of herb to a cup of cold water, bring to the boil and leave to sit for 10 minutes. Flavour with lemon, ginger or honey if desired.
Drink up to 3 times a day unless otherwise told by a medical herbalist.
The herb can be added as a flavouring to gin, vodka and other infusions.
CAUTIONS
This herb is considered safe in food amounts. Do not take if you are allergic to this plant or other members of this plant's family (Compositae). Maximum of 3g per day may be taken as a powder or capsules. Not all herbs are suitable in pregnancy, breastfeeding or for young children, or if you are unwell, have health concerns or an ongoing illness. If in doubt, please ask us, your medical herbalist or healthcare practitioner. This herb is not suitable during pregnancy. If you are taking any medication, please speak to your healthcare practitioner before using this product. Discontinue use and consult a doctor if adverse reactions occur. This product should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet or lifestyle. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Theoretically speaking, echinacea could potentially interfere with immunosuppressant therapy. Seek professional advice before taking.
MEDICINAL USE
Immune support, influenza, the common cold.
Key actions: Depurative, anti-inflammatory, lymphatic, vulnerary, sialogogue, immune enhancer, immune modulating.
In clinic: Herbalists use this herb to treat catarrh (within the upper respiratory tract), absesses, boils, septicaemia and tonsilitis.
If you are interested in the medicinal use of this herb please consult a herbalist. Herbs are generally used at medicinal strength, in blends, prescribed for each unique patient's condition.
STORAGE
Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.
PACKAGING
Pouches: Packaged in a biodegradable stand-up resealable pouch. Made with 45% - 60% renewable wood pulp starch. When placed into a composting environment the pouches will biodegrade to compost within 3 months.
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