Results for: Echinacea

Chris

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In Biology

Where does echinacea grow?

\n. \n Where Echinaceas Grow \n. \nThe most common Echinacea, Purple Coneflower, grows in zones 3 to 8 and prefers full sun and moderate to regular water. They are very… (MORE)

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In Biology

What is an echinacea?

The Echinacea is a flower that is used for medicinal porpoises such as a flu of you'r ordinary cold.

V. A. Nicholsson

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In Herbal Medicine

Is echinacea an antibiotic?

No, echinacea is used as an immune system support. For more information please see the related link below.

Herbwalker

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In Taxonomy

What is the scientific names for echinacea?

There are two main types of echinacea used in herbal medicine. One is Echinacea angustifolia & the other is Echinacea purpurea. Sometimes you'll also see the name Echinacea pa… (MORE)

Gale Ency. of Alt Med

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In Vitamins and Supplements

What is the recommended dosage of echinacea?

Herbal tea or infusion: fresh or dried herb steeped 10 - 15 minutes in 1 pint of boiled water, 3 times daily. Tincture: 4 oz (112 g) fresh or dried herb to 1 pint brandy, gin … (MORE)

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In Health

Does echinacea help with cold sores?

It helps boost your immune system which can help prevnt a cold sore. But it doesn't do much to help heal cold sores.

Gale Ency. of Alt Med

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In Health

What are the drug interactions when using Echinacea?

Those taking immune system suppressants should be under supervision of a physician if taking Echinacea. When used with other herbs, dosage should be lowered.

Gale Ency. of Medicine

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In Uncategorized

Can children get Echinacea?

Echinacea should not be given to children under two years of age, and it should only be given to children over two in consultation with a physician

Gale Ency. of Medicine

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In Colors

What color is Echinacea?

The purple-pink rays of the blossom droop downward from a brassy hued center cone composed of many small, tubular florets

Gale Ency. of Medicine

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In Uncategorized

Why did Echinacea fall out fo use?

The herb fell out of popular use in the United States with the availability of antibiotics