What is Echinacea | Benefits, Dosage and Side effects
What is Echinacea | Benefits, Dosage and Side effects (A) INTRODUCTION Echinacea has been used by Americans for treatment of infection and cold , in 1876,it was used in the US to treat soldiers. (1) In 1900 echinacea became popular as a treatment of cold and flu. (2) Why is echinacea so popular in the USA? It is considered to be good immunity booster It is safe and easily tolerated It is easily available and present in variety of form There are some scientific researches which support it as a good anticold (3) (B)What is Echinacea? Echinacea is angiosperm (flowering plant) there are several species of Echinacea but commonly three species are used for medicinal purposes that are Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifolia , and Echinacea pallida . (4) It has been used by native Americans for a variety of purposes like treating infections, wound healing , pain relief, and immune system support. It also played a role in American Culture and Folklore There are also some side effec...