ECHINACEA
Uses? |
Stimulate body defenses Cold Flu |
Who? |
Almost everyone |
Who can’t? |
People on any type of medication. Check with doctor Pregnant or breast feeding People with tuberculosis, multiple sclerosis or HIV |
How long? |
Up to 8 weeks appears to be safe for most people |
Side effects? |
Numbness of the tongue Stomach pain Sore throat Dry mouth Dizziness Bad taste Insomnia Vomiting Nausea Fever |

Available forms? |
Capsules, tablets, tinctures and juice of fresh flowering plant |
Dose? |
Follow health professional advice or directions on the package |
Part used? |
Root, above-ground parts |
Comes from? |
Echinacea Angustifolia and Pallida: midwestern United States Echinacea Purpurea: American Midwest |
Other names? |
Purple coneflower Black sampson |