Key Actions Immune stimulant Anti-inflammatory Antibiotic Detoxifying Increases sweating Heals wounds Antiallergenic. Research Echinaceas effects are not yet fully understood, but it is known that a number of constituents simulate the immune system to counter both bacterial and viral infections. The polysaccharides have an antihaluronidase action, inhibiting the ability of viruses to enter and take over cells, while the alkamides are antibacterial and antifungal. Echinacea also has a general stimulating effect on the body's immune system and is currently being investigated for the increase in production of killer t-cells. Uses Varied for many different illnesses and diseases.
Herbalists consider echinacea to be a powerful immune system booster.
Echinacea is reported to be the most powerful natural immune system booster. Reported actions are echinacea may activate, balance and strengthen the immune system. Considerably increases the actions of other herbs it is combined with. Medicinal value is due to irritant,laxative and purgitive properties of the anthraquinones and in large doses the rhizome is strongly laxative. Uses Diarrhea and constipation.