{ "id":390412723, "title":"Echinacea","handle":"purple-cone-flower-echinacea-echinacea-purpurea", "description":"\u003cb\u003eECHINACEA ROOT - \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eEchinacea Purpurea\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e, E. angustifolia, E. pallida - Aster Family\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCommon names: Kansas Snakeroot, purple coneflower, pale coneflower, black sampson, hedgehog, red sunflower, sampson root, rudbeckia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHISTORY OF USE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEchinacea is one of the most popular herbs in the treatment of the common cold, with more than 300 scientific investigations taken place in regards to its immune-enhancing effects. In Germany, echinacea is commonly used as a flu preventative, with its interferon-like activity in protecting cells from influenza and herpes. Echinacea has the ability to increase phagocytosis which stimulates and hastens the elimination of wastes and speeds the course of an illness. Native Americans used in cases of cancer, and externally, as a wash for wounds, as it has a numbing effect on the skin if used topically.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULINARY USE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEchinacea can be sweetened as desired and blended into smoothies, juices, oatmeal, cereal, and other sweet treats. On the other hand, it goes well in savory plates such as  pastas and vegetable dishes, too. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eMEDICINAL USE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWith its antimicrobial and alterative actions, Echinacea has a use for infections anywhere in the body, urinary tract infections, bacterial infections, septicemia. Use with other herbs for specific area of the body. It boosts the immune system \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt is good in situations of long term stress and exhaustion that has weakened the system and led to infection in the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRespiratory System: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTonsillitis, swollen lymph glands, infections. A clinical trial suggested that echinacea can shorten colds and make them less severe in addition to halting the beginning of a cold or upper respiratory tract congestion. Most effective if taken at the earliest stage of infection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNervous System: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEchinacea fights against chronic fatigue syndrome. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDigestive System: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCandida albicans, a microorganism that can cause yeast infections, is killed by echinacea. Inflammation of the mouth and pharynx are diminished with echinacea use. Echinacea protects the gut from harmful microorganisms. It lowers inflammatory allergic reactions in mild food allergies and triggers gastric healing. Can be used as an effective mouthwash for painful teeth and gums. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUrinary System: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis herb is a powerful ally against urinary tract infections. It also helps decrease recurrent vaginal yeast infections. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntegumentary System: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eScience has confirmed echinacea - as a compound - can be applied to cuts, burns, psoriasis, eczema, genital herpes sores, and cold sores. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFLAVOR \u0026amp; ENERGETICS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSweet, cold, diffusive, drying\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eACTIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAnalgesic, immunomodulator, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, alterative, antitumor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCONSTITUENTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVolatile oil, glycoside, echinaceine, phenolic acid, polypropenoids, alkamides, alkaloids, polysaccharides, oils, linolenic acid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCAUTIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAll forms of echinacea are extraordinarily nontoxic. It should not be taken for longer than three months; it has the ability to deplete the body’s stores of vitamin E. Side effects are minimal and rare except in cases where echinacea has been used for longer than the recommended time period. People with autoimmune diseases should not ingest echinacea, especially with HIV\/AIDS. There are also numerous herb-drug interactions, some posing major risks. People who are allergic to ragweed or to plants in the sunflower family should take heed not to use echinacea. Do not give echinacea to children under two, and adults over 65 should start with a low dose and increase if necessary. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTEA BLENDS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor urinary tract infections, use with yarrow and couch grass. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor upper respiratory infections, use with linden flower and mint or wild oregano or licorice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor infections with swollen glands, use with calendula. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDISCLAIMER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis information is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure, heal, mitigate, or remedy disease. It is for educational purposes only and should not be implemented without the express consent of your healthcare practitioner.\u003c\/span\u003e", "published_at":"2014-10-21T18:55:00", "created_at":"2014-10-21T18:55:51", "vendor":"Stamatopoulos \u0026 Sons", "type":"Herbs, Teas, \u0026 Spices", "tags":["Herbs \u0026 Spices \u0026 Teas"], "price":100, "price_min":100, "price_max":800, "price_varies":true, "compare_at_price":null, "compare_at_price_min":0, "compare_at_price_max":0, "compare_at_price_varies":false, "all_variant_ids":[37445108236,914792019], "variants":[{"id":37445108236,"title":"0.1 oz.","option1":"0.1 oz.","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"728943763738b","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":{"id":16122209337423,"product_id":390412723,"position":1,"created_at":"2021-01-22T15:25:34-05:00","updated_at":"2021-01-22T15:25:36-05:00","alt":null,"width":3000,"height":3000,"src":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/echinacea.jpg?v=1611347136","variant_ids":[37445108236]},"available":true,"name":"Echinacea - 0.1 oz.","public_title":"0.1 oz.","options":["0.1 oz."],"price":100,"weight":30,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"728943763737","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":8296282685519,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":3000,"width":3000,"src":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/echinacea.jpg?v=1611347136"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]},{"id":914792019,"title":"30g","option1":"30g","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"728943763737","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":{"id":22591734668,"product_id":390412723,"position":4,"created_at":"2017-02-23T15:16:18-05:00","updated_at":"2021-01-22T15:25:35-05:00","alt":null,"width":600,"height":600,"src":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_Echinacea1.jpg?v=1611347135","variant_ids":[914792019]},"available":true,"name":"Echinacea - 30g","public_title":"30g","options":["30g"],"price":800,"weight":30,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":28,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"728943763737","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":8949989455,"position":4,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":600,"width":600,"src":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_Echinacea1.jpg?v=1611347135"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}], "available":null,"images":["\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/echinacea.jpg?v=1611347136","\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/3ainfographicsamazon-purpleconeflower.jpg?v=1611347136","\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_Echinacea.jpg?v=1611347136","\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_Echinacea1.jpg?v=1611347135"],"featured_image":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/echinacea.jpg?v=1611347136", "options":["Size"], "url":"\/products\/purple-cone-flower-echinacea-echinacea-purpurea"}