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RODE ZONNEHOED, Echinacea angustifolia, E. purpurea |
| Parts used: Herb in flower |
| Constituents: Volatile oil, Caffeic acid esters including echinacoside and
cynarin, Isobutylamides, Polyacetylenes, Resin, Betaine, Vitamins; A, C, E. Minerals; Iron, iodine, copper, potassium,
sulphur, Salicylate 29 mcg. per mL |
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| Actions |
Indications |
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Immunostimulant
Antioxidant |
Stabilizes red blood cells, autoimmune diseases, all
infections on all systems. Chronic fatigue syndrome. Whooping cough,
nasopharyngeal catarrh, syphilis conditions, gangrenous conditions,
Peptic ulcers, ovarian cysts, cystitis, urethritis |
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Anti-inflammatory |
Prostate enlargement, Colds, sinusitis, bronchitis,
tonsillitis, gingivitis, peritonitis, tonsillitis |
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Antibacterial
Antiviral
Antifungal |
Bites and stings of poisonous insects or snakes, blood/food
poisoning. Athlete’s foot, herpes infections |
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Alterative
Vulnerary mild |
Boils, impetigo, eczema, abscesses, skin ulcers, thrush,
psoriasis, burns, canker sores |
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Diaphoretic |
Fever |
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Anti-allergic |
Hay fever, allergic reactions |
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Herbal extract,
10-50mL per week |
Energetics: Warming, bitter, pungent. Dosha: PK-V+ |
Meridians: lung, large intestine, stomach |
Caution: Good quality Echinacea can cause excessive salivation & discomfort if
taken undiluted in large quantity |
Surgical concerns: Allergic reactions, impairs immunosuppressive drugs because it boosts
immunity, can cause immuno-suppression when taken long-term, could
impair wound healing. |
| Recommendations: Discontinue as far in advance as possible, especially for transplant patients or
those with liver dysfunction |
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