Echinacea*
Welcome to the world of Echinacea!
Echinacea, also known as purple
coneflower, is a member of the daisy family and is native to North
America. It is
the best known and researched herb for stimulating the immune system.
Each year thousands of Europeans and
Americans use Echinacea to fight colds, flu, minor infections and many
other ailments. This
herb, native to North America, has an impressive record of both laboratory
and clinical research. There are two major species of
Echinacea grown primarily
for their medicinal properties: Echinacea Purpurea and Echinacea
Angustifolia.
Echinacea plants have large,
attractive flowers, are easy to grow, and will tolerate both humidity and
extreme temperatures. Perhaps this is one of the many reasons the
popularity of Echinacea continues to grow throughout the world.
Once you explore the world of Echinacea
you'll love it as much as the rest of the world!!
*Echinacea research and web pages by Doria Dahl