Echinacea

"Protecting the immune system"

Echinacea is a member of the daisy family and grows as high as five feet. Echinacea. Echinacea is a bought mainly by people seeking to ward off the colds. It is also reported to have some properties that modestly boost immunity for battling upper respiratory infections Laboratory testing shows that it contains echinacoside, an ingredient that may have antibiotic effects. Another ingredient, echinacein, is seen as a preventative property to stop infectious viruses or bacteria invading the body tissue.

Health Benefits:

• Has anti-viral properties and benefits nearly all infectious conditions such as the common cold and flu
• Works as an effective antibiotic
• Enhances the body's immune system increasing the chances of fighting off disease
• Has anti-inflammatory properties which is used to treat arthritis and lymphatic swelling
• Used in the treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome, indigestion, gastroenteritis, and weight loss
• Used to treat respiratory illnesses, mononucleosis, ear infections, septicemia (blood poisoning), and bladder infections