Echinacea Purpurea is cut, and sold by the ounce.
Echinacea Purpurea a hardy perennial can grow up to 5 feet tall. The leaves are long and oval. The flowers have a cone like center with daisy like petals. There are only nine species of this genus and are all native to the eastern part of the U.S.
Echinacea Purpurea is primarily used to reduce the symptoms and duration of the common cold and flu and to alleviate the symptoms associated with them. One of the most popular herbs in America today is the Native American medicinal plant known as echinacea.
Magical Properties:
Zodiac: Pisces
Gender: Male
Planet: Mars
Element: Earth
Deities: Athena, Venus, Cerridwen
Basic Powers: Healing, strengthening spells
Echinacea Purpurea is mostly used by the Native Americans in their rituals.
Medicinal Usage:
Echinacea Purpurea root is used in tinctures and powders for almost any type of infection or inflammation. Use a decoction or diluted tincture as a wash for infected wounds.
Culinary Usage:
N/A
Cosmetic Usage:
N/A
Usage Example:
Several laboratory and animal studies suggest that Echinacea Purpurea contains active substances that enhance the activity of the immune system, relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and have hormonal, antiviral, and antioxidant effects. For this reason, professional herbalists may also recommend echinacea to treat urinary tract infections, vaginal yeast infections, ear infections, athlete's foot, sinusitis, hay fever, as well as slow-healing wounds.
NOTE: Although there are medical usage notations provided for Echinacea Purpurea listed above, we are not doctors, and do not provide this educational information as medical advice. We suggest you consult with a physician or certified herbologist if you are seeking medical remedies. The information provided above is strictly informational, and not meant or intended as medical advice. The Magick Moon, nor its employees shall be held responsible, or liable for the misuse of herbs listed in this section.
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