Benefits of Coneflower

A natural substitute for antibiotics, coneflower is a truly miraculous plant for healing actions capable of treating many afflictions and diseases.

Description of Coneflower herb

Originating in America, coneflower was used in the past for treating infections and fortifying the immune system. The native population used this plant for healing insect bites, snake bites as well as against abdominal pains. Today, a greater series of uses is assigned to it because its properties recommend it in cases of respiratory virosis (cold and flues), chronic fatigue, tooth aches, skin irritations and wounds as well as some gynecologic diseases. The plant was acclimated in Europe starting with the 16th century and the types of coneflower used most often are: Echinaceea purpura, Echinaceea angustifolia and Echinacea pallida.

Properties and benefits of Coneflower

The plant has the power of eliminating many types of toxins from the body. Moreover, based on researches, it has been proven that by consuming coneflower, the body is stimulated in producing more white cells, such as lymphocytes and interferon (the synthesizing substance in the cells which impedes the development of viruses and intercellular parasites) - substances which help prevent the development of malignant tumors. Also, coneflower improves the resistance of the body against venereal diseases and HIV. Skin lesions (such as furuncles, burns, wounds, psoriasis), gangrenes, acne, kidney diseases, the cardiovascular system are other areas in which coneflower proves to be efficient. An excellent blood purifier, coneflower improves the process of microcirculation and also has the quality of being an excellent cicatrizing medicine.

Treatments and mixtures

The mixtures based on coneflower are recommended in treating all diseases which have in common weakened the immunity of the body. The most well-known and used mixtures are the coneflower tincture and the capsules from plant powder. Out of the two, based on scientific research, the tincture - along with the coneflower tea - is more efficient than the capsules. In cases of colds, influenza, sinusitis and intestinal infections, coneflower must be consumed carefully while seeking medical advice.

Coneflower tincture

Recommended in cases of colds and influenza, it also heals viral and urinal infections. The dose is a teaspoon of tincture in every three hours for a period of two days. It is efficient in diets for the detoxification of the body. Taken four times a day, a teaspoon of tincture is dissolved in a glass half filled with water. Locally, on the areas affected by stings, tincture can be applied (dissolved according to its concentration - the indications of the product should be observed). In cases of chronic infections, half a teaspoon is prescribed three times per day for a period of three weeks.

Coneflower ointment

The coneflower ointment is used especially because its antibacterial and cicatrizing effects. It is useful in treating wounds and skin affections - herpes, furuncle or stings. For rheumatism it is recommended to massage the wounded areas with coneflower ointment.

Coneflower capsules

Usually used in a concentration of 300 mg of purple coneflower powder, the capsules are efficient in bronchopulmonary diseases, respiratory virosis, otitis and sinusitis, renal diseases and those of the genital-urinary system; diseases of the digestive system (gastritis, cholecystitis); functional disturbances of the cardiovascular and nervous system. In case of colds, one or two capsules in every two-three hours are recommended. The treatment lasts two days after which the dose is diminished to six capsules per day. In case of chronic infections, six capsules are administered (taken three times per day, two capsules every time) for three weeks with the possibility of lengthening the treatment after a week of pause.

Contraindications

Use caution for the symptoms which can be caused by the products based on coneflower. Some people have adverse reactions manifested by itches of the eyes and neck. Care must also be taken in case of interactions with other medicine and supplements. The doctor's recommendations should be heeded. Also, coneflower is not recommended for people who have suffered organ transplants.

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