Echinacea Angustifolia is a perennial flowering herb in the sunflower family, commonly known as n...
Echinacea Angustifolia is a perennial flowering herb in the sunflower family, commonly known as narrow-leafed purple coneflower, or Blacksamson Echinacea. Native to North America, it mainly grows in the central regions of Canada and the USA.
Parts Used: Root
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Uses and Benefits:
- Respiratory Health
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Stress
Echinacea Angustifolia is the source of:
- Alkamides
- Caffeic Acid derivatives
- Glycoproteins
- Polysaccharides
- Cynarin
- Echinacoside
- Caffeic Acid
- Cichoric Acid
- Caftaric Acid
- Chlorogenic Acid
Traditional Uses:
Echinacea Angustifolia has been used in folk medicine for hundreds of years as a treatment for various health conditions and as a natural remedy for respiratory diseases. In addition, the roots can be used for healing wounds, poisonous insect stings, and bites when applied externally.
Modern Studies:
Today, Echinacea Angustifolia is used for a variety of purposes in herbal medicine. Adopting its traditional use, the herb’s root is still commonly used to treat upper respiratory tract infections. According to research, Echinacea Angustifolia has beneficial effects on respiratory viral infections. In addition, recent studies demonstrate the herb’s potential stress-reducing effects.
Fun Fact
Echinacea was first discovered by Native Americans centuries ago. It’s believed that they paid attention to the fact that elks were eating the herb when injured or sick. Because of this, it was known as Elk Root, although this name isn’t commonly used today.
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