Echinacea

Echinacea is best known as a stimulant for the body’s immunity. It is a standard go-to for the onset and recovery of colds, flu, viruses, swollen glands, lymph congestion, boils, abscesses, inflammatory conditions prolonged illnesses, or heavy use of antibiotics. Anywhere the immunity is compromised echinacea is there to help. It is a cell fighter, regulating the killer white cells and increasing the flow of red blood cells. A warm tea is the best form to take Echinacea for your seasonal viruses. Taking echinacea for 1 week, and then taking a week off is recommended to allow your body’s own immune system to increase on its own.

• Angustifolia is the most popular. It is also known to remove toxins and infections. It is also used to treat septic disorders, rabies, and snakebites.
• Purpurea was used as a cure to our Native American Indians. It is used as an Immune stimulant.

Whichever you choose will help with strengthening the immune system. Either angustifolia or purpurea will also work as a skin toner. Thanks to the scientists in Italy who provided documented evidence of the polyphenols in echinacea that can protect the body’s skin from oxidative damage caused by solar radiation, loss of collagen due to sun damage ( that may show up as wrinkle and roughness), and precancerous growths. Making tea and using it as a wash will do a lot of good to your skin as well!