Echinacea Purpurea
Echinacea Herb / Echinacea Purpurea / Dried Echinacea Leaf / Echinacea Angustifolia
Origin: Bulgaria
Botanical Name: Echinacea Angustifolia
Other Names: Purple coneflower, Black Sampson, Hedgehog coneflower, Kansas snakeroot, Indian head, Rudbeckia purpurea, Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea is a North American species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to parts of eastern North America and present to some extent in the wild in much of the eastern, southeastern and midwestern United States as well as in the Canadian Province of Ontario. It is most common in the Ozarks and in the Mississippi/Ohio Valley. Its habitats include dry open woods, prairies and barrens. Echinacea purpurea is an herbaceous perennial up to 120 cm tall by 25 cm wide at maturity. Dried echinacea herb tea has a distinct taste that can be described as slightly bitter, earthy, and herbaceous.
Usage: Boil 1 cup water. Place the 1-2 teaspoons dried echinacea herb in a teapot or heatproof container. Pour the boiling water over the herb. Cover the teapot or container and let the tea steep for about 5 to 10 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
Traditional Use
Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is one of the best-known herbs of North American tradition, now grown across Europe. The flowering herb is traditionally used:
- To support the body's natural defenses, especially in autumn and winter
- To support the body's natural recovery during the cold season
- As a natural source of antioxidants such as cichoric and rosmarinic acid
- As a soothing mouth rinse for the gums
- As a natural seasonal support in autumn and winter
Harvest & Character
Dried stems, leaves and flowers grown in Bulgaria. Traditionally the day's tea is kept in the fridge and drunk within 24 hours.
Please note: Not for people with autoimmune conditions. Do not use if you are allergic to plants of the daisy family.
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