Echinacea Angustifolia
Certified Organic
Chopped, Dried Root
1 oz. Sealed Compostable Kraft Pouch
Echinacea has become a popular herb in American folk herbalism.
Echinacea angustifolia, a native member of the sunflower family, is found throughout North America. The cultivated root is used to make tea, tinctures, and topical oils. First used by Indigenous Americans and herbalists, echinacea was introduced to Europe during the early 1900's.
Popular for supporting healthy immune response, this herb was used for a range of traditional applications. According to Melvin Gilmore, in North America, Echinacea was a remedy "for more ailments than any other plant".
A variety of tribes, such as the Pawnee and Dakota, use it both internally and externally.
Echinacea angustifolia is most commonly used to treat colds and flu. Some studies have shown that it can help to reduce the severity and duration of symptoms. It is also sometimes used to treat other infections, such as urinary tract infections and upper respiratory infections.
Echinacea root is used in teas, tinctures, and herbal formulas.
To prepare as a tea:
Pour 8 oz. boiling water over 1/2 tsp. of root.
Cover and steep 20-30 minutes, strain and serve!