What echinacea does :
Echinacea has been used by Native American tribes as an herbal remedy for centuries. Echinacea supports the immune system through a variety of mechanisms that aid phagocytosis and T-cell production.
Where echinacea is found :
The active compounds of echinacea are found in the leaves, and the roots.
What echinacea is made of :
Echinacea is composed of various phytochemicals and nutrients. These phytochemicals, listed alphabetically, are: Alpha-pinene, apigenin, arabinogalactan, beta-carotene, beta-sitosterol, betaine, borneol, caffeic acid, caryophyllene, chlorogenic acid, cichoric acid, cynarin, echinacoside, ferulic acid, kaempferol, luteolin, quercetin, rutin, stigmasterol, vanillin, and verbascoside.
The nutrients, listed alphabetically, are: Calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, vitamin B-1, vitamin B-2, vitamin B-3, vitamin C, and zinc.
Comments about echinacea:
Echinacea should not be used by those who are alergic to ragweed or to plants in the sunflower family. It is also not advised that Echinacea be used for extended periods of time.
Common mispellings of echinacea :
Echinaca, echanecea
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