Echinacea has been used to stimulate the immune system for ages. People know it best for its uses in preventing the common cold and helping fight off that cold if you aren't able to prevent it in time. One thing to remember about Echinacea though is that it only really works if taken as soon as the first symptoms of illness surface or as a preventative measure. It's not much use after that.
Echinacea only works for about three weeks, however; its effectiveness wears off soon after. So if you'd like to avoid cold and flu season, try a hot mug of echinacea tea once or twice a day - but again, no longer than three weeks.
USAGE:
Echinacea is everywhere - very easy to find - so just follow any manufacturer's directions and you will be good to go. I find it best ingested in tea form however; the tinctures are too bitter and have no additional qualities, so why not just enjoy that nice cup of tea?
CAUTIONS:
Do not use Echinacea if you have multiple sclerosis, AIDS, autoimmune conditions, tuberculosis, taking steriods or other hormonal type drugs, or especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding little ones.
Posted by: Michelle Pierson on Friday, December 28, 2007
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