Echinacea: properties, benefits, mode of use and contraindications

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Echinacea angustifolia is known especially for helping to strengthen the immune system. is the overseas relative of marigolds and chamomile. The plants of Echinacea angustifolia were used by Indians in Mexico and Texas. The native population used the flowers to treat poisoning to drive away colds and fight other serious diseases such as Tiffany. Due to the special effects, Echinacea preparations were quickly taken over by the white population of the area. In the nineteenth century, detailed studies of Echinacea flowers have been carried out, and doctors of the day have shown that constant consumption strengthens the immune system.

In Echinacea Europe came after the 18th century that the plant that decorates the gardens and parks and later after the 20th century was used in natural therapies. At present, in Romania, crops protected by echinacea angustifolia are set up in order to exploit them in natural medicine.
Echinacea: general characteristics
The plants are of North American origin but have been acclimatised in many countries in Europe and Asia. Echinacea plants are perennial, are not pretentious and grow in gardens, parks, meadows or organized crops.

The plant prefers soils rich in nutrients, well-grown and drained and sunny areas. The roots are pivoting and grow deep in the soil, the stems can reach the height of 110-120 cm. The leaves are elongated with sharp tips and have short petioles. Flowers are daisy-like, with pale pink petals and pale violet. It opens from the beginning of June until late in October.
For the therapeutic purpose of Echinacea angustifolia, aerial parts are harvested. These must be harvested during the bloom, on warm and sunny days.

Echinacea leaves and flowers are rich in immunostimulating substances (alkaloids and caffeic acid), pyrolizidine alkaloids, minerals, vitamins, micro and macro elements, resins, essential oils and fatty acids. It also contains a complex antibiotic-like substance called echinasoid.

Echinacea: health benefits and benefits
Echinacea angustifolia plants have immunostimulatory, antiinflammatory, antimicrobial, antihistaminic, antiviral, vitamin and mineralizing properties. Echinacea preparations have positive action in many diseases of the respiratory system, stomach, tendon and muscle inflammation, and bacterial diseases.
1. Echinacea preparations favor white blood cell formation. It favors phagocytosis and prevents replication of the vagaries and bacteria in the body. Echinacea angustifolia, neutralizes bacteria and viruses in the body and maintains the health of the organsim in good condition.

2. It favors the healing of respiratory diseases. The powerful antiviral properties of Echinacea plants are extremely effective in respiratory diseases. They cure healing of influenza and other viral diseases, have antiseptic effects and inhibit the development of pathogens in the upper respiratory tract. Echinacea preparations are effective in convalescence, are recommended for people with low immunity.

3. Remove the physical weaknesses. Modern medical studies have shown that Echinacea angustifolia plants favor the production of interferon, a substance that stimulates immune system strengthening, with strong antiinfectious action. Echinacea preparations are also recommended in cases of body weakness due to fatigue and overwork.

4. Echinacea preparations improve digestion and intestinal transit. They have stimulating action on organsim and favor the secretion of saliva and digestive juices, so the whole process of transforming food into nutrients is relieved.

5. It favors the healing of the oral, nasal, and genital injuries. Preparations with Echinacea angustifolia prevent the development of pathogens in affected areas. Stimulates the healing and regeneration of injured cells.

6. Alleviates allergies. Herbal treatments with Echinacea angustifolia attenuate the symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Removes the sensation of eye tearing, prickly, mucosal inflammation, and facial swelling.

7. Mineralizes and vitalizes the body lacking vitality. Belts with Echinacea angustifolia have a special effect on the body lacking energy and vitality. Impressive amounts of vitamins A, C, E and mineral salts are quickly absorbed and introduced into the system.

Echinacea: way of using and natural remedies
Because they do not grow in spontaneous flora, leaves, flowers and seeds of Echinacea angustifolia can not be picked up simply, so they have to be purchased from specialist stores. The most common natural preparations with Echinacea angustifolia are infusion, syrup, tincture, maceration with honey and cattle.

1. Infusion can be obtained by mixing 10 g of dry herb with 200 ml of boiling water. The pot should be covered for 10 minutes. The obtained oil is squeezed and consumed slowly when it reaches the right temperature. Echinacea angustifolia tea is a preparation that has a wonderful action of weakness and convalescence.

2. Syrup is a preparation that can be obtained in the home, it has special effects on immunity. It is perhaps the most appreciated natural preparation by children sensitive to new or strong tastes. In 200 ml of boiled water add 40 g of brown sugar and 50 g of dried organs of Echinacea angustifolia (flowers, seeds, leaves). Leave the preparation under low heat for 5-10 minutes. Once the slightly viscous consistency gets out of the way and let it rest for 24 hours. The next day it squeezes and is stored in sterile containers. Take one tablespoon before eating.

3. Tincture is obtained by mixing 50 g of Echinacea angustifolia organs with 150 ml of fruit alcohol (palinca), the preparation is well shaken and left to macerate for two weeks. Strain and store in sterile containers. Eat 15-20 drops before main meals. Echinacea tincture is a very effective antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal treatment.

4. Echinacea macerate with honey and cattle is a vitaminizing, mineralizing preparation and a powerful immunostimulant. It is obtained by mixing 200 ml of honey with 50 g of echinacea plants and 100 g of crushed cattle. Mix the preparation well and let it soak for two weeks. At the end it slips and is stored in special containers. Eat one tablespoon before the main meals.

Echinacea: contraindications and possible side effects
Echinacea angustifolia preparations should be eaten cautiously by pregnant women, nursing mothers and allergy sufferers in Astraceae.