Echinacea Angustifolia Herb – 50g

Echinacea angustifolia | Purple Coneflower

Naturally grown without pesticides or chemical fertilisers.

Echinacea angustifolia is a traditional North American medicinal herb, valued by herbalists for generations, particularly in herbal preparations associated with seasonal wellbeing and immune health.

Native to the prairies of North America, Echinacea angustifolia has a long history of traditional use among Indigenous peoples and was later adopted into Western herbal medicine. It remains one of the best-known herbs in traditional herbal practice.

Traditional Herbal Uses

• Immune Support: Traditionally used by herbalists in preparations intended to support the body's natural defences.

• Seasonal Wellbeing: Commonly included in traditional herbal blends during the colder months.

• Throat and Respiratory Care: Historically used in herbal preparations for seasonal throat and respiratory comfort.

• Skin Care: Traditionally used externally in herbal washes and compresses.

How to Use

Herbal Infusion: Add 1–2 teaspoons of dried herb to a cup of freshly boiled water. Cover and infuse for 10–15 minutes before straining.

Herbal Decoction: For tougher plant material, gently simmer in water for 15–20 minutes before straining.

External Use: A cooled herbal infusion may be used as a traditional herbal wash or compress.

Precautions

• Avoid if you have a known allergy to Echinacea or other plants in the Asteraceae (daisy) family.

• Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding without professional advice.

• Consult a healthcare professional before use if you have an autoimmune condition, take immunosuppressant medication or have a significant medical condition.

• Discontinue use if an allergic reaction occurs.

• Seek professional advice before giving to children.