Echinecea

Latin Name: Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifolia
Common Names: Purple coneflower, Sampson root
Parts Used: Roots, leaves, flowers
Association: Throat Chakra, Leo, Sun
Energetics: Cooling, Drying
Element: Air
History: Used by Native Americans for infections and wounds. Popular in modern herbal medicine for immune support.
How To Take: As a tea, tincture, or capsule.
Contraindications: Avoid in autoimmune conditions. May interact with immunosuppressants.
Activity: Immunostimulant, Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory
Uses: Boosts immunity, fights infections, and supports wound healing.
Nutrients & Constituents: Alkamides, polysaccharides, flavonoids, essential oils.
Plant Description: A perennial with purple, daisy-like flowers and spiky central cones.
Cultivation: Thrives in well-drained soil and full sun. Drought-tolerant once established.