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Echinacea purpurea

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What is echinacea?

Echinacea herb consists of fresh, above-ground parts, harvested at flowering time, of Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench [Fam. Asteraceae].

Contains 1.2% to 3.1% cichoric acid in the flowers.

Contains other caffeic acid derivatives.

Contains flavonoids, namely rutoside; alkylamides; alkaloids, including glycine betaine, polysaccharides, and glycoproteins.

Common names: Purple coneflower, Snakeroot.


How much echinacea do I need?

Unless otherwise recommended

Internal: Daily dosage: 6ml. to 9ml. expressed juice; equivalent preparations.

External: Semi-solid preparations containing at least 15% pressed juice.

Duration of administration: Preparations for internal and external use: Not longer than 8 weeks.