ECHINACEA
Part Used;
Root
Main Actions;
Alertative, antibacterial, immunostimulant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antiviral, lymphatic, sialogoue, anti-infectve, cirulatory stimulant, peripheral vasodilator.
Commonley used for;
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Respiratory tract infections, sinusitus and hayfever;
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Common cold, Influenza, fevers, Tonsilitis, Bronchitis
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Autoimmune disease, immune deficiency, post viral syndromes
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viral and bacterial infections
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peptic ulcers
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reduces side effects tp chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Contraindications;
Avoid use by any persons with autoimmune diseases, such as lupus erthematosus, multiple sclerosis, HIV/AIDS, collagen disease, tuberculosis or by those hypersensitivity to asteraceae/compositaefamily. Avoid use on children under 2 years of age.
Caution is advised for transplant patients taking immunosuppresive drugs; only short-term therapy is recommended.