Health Benefits of Purple Coneflower

Health Benefits

• Fascinating research about Echinacea benefits regarding brain cancer has been published by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
• Published in the journal Lancet Infectious Diseases, the University of Connecticut performed a meta-analysis study that evaluated 14 studies and determined that:
  • Echinacea cuts the chances of catching a common cold by 58%.
  • Echinacea reduces the duration of the common cold by almost one-and-a-half days.

• The United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service reports that the immune system seems to be strongly influenced by the level of the echinacea dose. It appears that 10 milligrams of purple coneflower per one kilogram of body weight, taken daily over a 10-day period, is effective as an immune system stimulant.
• Echinacea’s history began when Echinacea purpurea was used by the Great Plains Indians as a painkiller. It is especially effective for many types of pain.
• The National Institute of Health reports that it can even help with uveitis or eye inflammation. It is a good idea for people who struggle with chronic inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis to regularly consume the herbal tea.

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Health Benefits

• The leaves of the Coltsfoot plants are useful in treating respiratory problems like asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, colds and coughs, chest ailments, congestion and sinus problems. Also, smokers who have been unsuccessfully trying to give up smoking; here’s some good news! Coltsfoot is your best nicotine substitute herb for that must-have drag.

• Coltsfoot contains mucilage, bitter glucosides and tannins, substances that have anti-inflammatory Coltsfoot is used as a poultice for skin irritations and inflammation such as in eczema, ulcers and skin sores.
• Its anti-bacterial properties make it an anti-septic for all types of external wounds, including insect bites. The high mucilage content in it helps fight dandruff, both dry and oily types.
• The Coltsfoot leaf is dried and cooled and often used as a douche or for relief from other vaginal irritations. However, it is important to remember that excessive douching can cause various other vaginal problems and is discouraged by doctors.
• Coltsfoot is most commonly used to reduce inflammation. But the antioxidant properties of Coltsfoot work wonders on the skin, too. It helps condition the skin and reduces the oxidative stress on it. Coltsfoot safeguards against microbial function and makes the skin look younger. It is for this reason that cosmetic toners use Coltsfoot, as it is in huge demand for its rejuvenating properties.
• A tincture made from the Coltsfoot dried leaf tea can be used internally to treat colitis and other duodenal problems. Coltsfoot helps clear nasal passages and helps fix sore throats, too. It boosts the immune system by improving the lymphatic discharge in the body and helps cure allergies as well.

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Health Benefits

• The leaves of the Coltsfoot plants are useful in treating respiratory problems like asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, colds and coughs, chest ailments, congestion and sinus problems. Also, smokers who have been unsuccessfully trying to give up smoking; here’s some good news! Coltsfoot is your best nicotine substitute herb for that must-have drag.

• Coltsfoot contains mucilage, bitter glucosides and tannins, substances that have anti-inflammatory Coltsfoot is used as a poultice for skin irritations and inflammation such as in eczema, ulcers and skin sores.
• Its anti-bacterial properties make it an anti-septic for all types of external wounds, including insect bites. The high mucilage content in it helps fight dandruff, both dry and oily types.
• The Coltsfoot leaf is dried and cooled and often used as a douche or for relief from other vaginal irritations. However, it is important to remember that excessive douching can cause various other vaginal problems and is discouraged by doctors.
• Coltsfoot is most commonly used to reduce inflammation. But the antioxidant properties of Coltsfoot work wonders on the skin, too. It helps condition the skin and reduces the oxidative stress on it. Coltsfoot safeguards against microbial function and makes the skin look younger. It is for this reason that cosmetic toners use Coltsfoot, as it is in huge demand for its rejuvenating properties.
• A tincture made from the Coltsfoot dried leaf tea can be used internally to treat colitis and other duodenal problems. Coltsfoot helps clear nasal passages and helps fix sore throats, too. It boosts the immune system by improving the lymphatic discharge in the body and helps cure allergies as well.

(Source: www.medicalhealthguide.com)

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