Echinacea is a perennial plant of the Astrov family, growing in height up to 120 cm. It has unusually beautiful flowers - large purple baskets. Scientists around the world have long been studying the healing properties of echinacea. It is actively used in medicine and cosmetology. In pharmacies, you can now see preparations based on this herb in various forms: filter bags, tinctures, effervescent tablets, extracts.
What determines the healing properties of echinacea?
Chemical analysis of the plant revealed in its composition 7 biologically active substances, among which separately should be noted such as polysaccharides, caffeic acid, flavonoids, lipids and alkylamines. Echinacea also contains oils that are useful for the body,
tannins and various vitamins (A, C, E).
Any specialist will be able to confirm that all of these substances can have a beneficial effect on the human body, eliminating many ailments.
How exactly do the healing properties of echinacea manifest?
Particularly good preparations based on this plant in combination with others for the medical treatment of a disease, and as a preventative measure, are simply irreplaceable. The following beneficial properties of echinacea are noted:
- increase immunity;
- improved metabolism;
- antiallergic and antiviral properties;
- effective healing of wounds, various types of burns, snake and insect bites;
- treatment of respiratory tract infections (even chronic);
- treatment of dermatitis and other skin diseases,
- treatment of diseases of the oral cavity;
- getting rid of neurosis and depression;
- cancer treatment.
Feel the healing properties of Echinacea
Preparing at home a healing decoction based on echinacea is not at all difficult. In this case, you will always have at hand a cure for all diseases. Here are some simple recipes.
Decoction of plant leaves
1 tsp chopped or dried leaves of Echinacea, grind and brew in a water bath in a glass of water. We give the mixture to infuse, and then take a teaspoon three times a day.
This remedy will reduce pain in ulcers and gastritis of the stomach, with pain in the head and joints.
Healing tea
To prepare it, we need dried echinacea. We grind the flower, whose healing properties are as high as the rhizomes of the plant (3 pcs.), Brew it with hot water (0.5 l) and insist for about 40 minutes. The resulting tea should be drunk daily 1 cup per day.
Decoction from the root of the plant
1 tbsp. l grated dry root pour 300 ml of water, boil in a water bath for about half an hour, cool and filter. Use the resulting broth should be 1 tbsp. l at least 3-5 times daily.
This is a great cure for flu and colds.
Are there any contraindications for taking echinacea?
Like any other medicine, Echinacea has some limitations in taking. The medicinal properties, contraindications and dosage will be indicated on the packaging for the drug purchased at the pharmacy (unless, of course, you have grown the plant yourself). Echinacea is contraindicated:
- children under 12 years old;
- pregnant and lactating mothers;
- persons with blood diseases;
- tuberculosis patients and rheumatoid arthritis.