ECHINACEA ROOT (Echinacea purpurea) - herbal tincture for immune support, balancing, and protection

One of the most extensively researched, popular and widely used herbs in modern culture.

Echinacea purpurea is an alterative herbs - meaning to alter the state of the system, moving someone towards wellness/health. Also has immune-modulating, anti-viral AND anti-inflammatory actions.

Gently stimulating and balancing for immune system function. Also promoting the flow of lymph to reduce uncomfortably swollen glands.

Has multiple everyday uses, including cold and flu, viral and bacterial infections, respiratory illness, wasp and bee stings, urinary tract support, and mouth and skin infections - boils, acne, abscesses. 

SKIN/WOUNDS: Can be used both internally and externally (best to do both) for skin infections/wounds. Especially supportive in prevention of recurrent cellulitis and infected leg ulcers, in susceptible people.

Found to reduce inflammation and prevent the 'bugs' from reproducing and spreading (increases phagocytosis - for my fellow science geeks). 

MOUTH: Tincture can be diluted and used as a gargle for tooth infections, ulceration, and sore throat.

URINARY TRACT INFECTION & THRUSH:  Can be used in formulas for prevention and treatment of cystitis and urinary tract infections: COMBINE + Yarrow and Bearberry. Also useful in the prevention of recurrent thrush infection.

RESPIRATORY: Supportive in reducing risk of recurrent respiratory tract infections and therefore complications of these, especially in vulnerable people.

(studied for use in snake bite venom - and it works!!)

Currently used for rattlesnake venom victims but also spider bites, wasp and bee stings - due to all containing the flesh-dissolving enzyme 'HYALURONIDASE' - which is effectively inhibited by Echinacea.

Researched application for bites/stings - take internally AND use as a soak (diluted tincture or decoction (tea) soaked tea cloth/muslin) for boils/acne and wounds/bug bites/stings.

This item: 100ml tamper-proof pipette bottle

This is an alcohol extraction tincture - contains ALCOHOL

TRADITIONAL USE:

ACUTE VIRUS/FLU/INFECTION w/wo skin involvement - first few days: 3-5ml at least hourly. Can be reduced to every few hours, then a couple times a day, as symptoms begin to improve/intensity subsides.

3-5ml up to 3 times daily - less acute times/longer term use, as a maintenance dose.

SORE THROAT: Can be best utilised as a throat spray (also dilute tincture for gargle) - active against streptococcus pyogenes (strep throat).

Safe to continue use as needed, for as long as needed.

Excellent safety rating.

Studies have classified safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

N.B. Conflicting evidence re: safety/risk for those with auto-immune conditions = safest to avoid this herb - speak to medical prof/herbalist if wishing to use, they can support to evaluate your individual risk.

SAFETY & ALLERGY: can cause allergic reaction in those sensitive to plants in Asteraceae family - avoid if previous sensitivity to these is known or possible.

DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical doctor. Please be advised to consult a medical professional before commencing herbal treatment. This is crucial for those taking prescribed medications and/or suffering chronic conditions that require monitoring.