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ECHINACEA

Echinacea Purpurea 

Stimulates and supports the immune system.  Useful in battling colds, flu, ear infection, sore throat, sinusitis & coughs.  Relieves inflammation of the prostate, kidney infection, respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, ovary inflammation.  Applied externally as a wash for infected wounds & skin complaints.  Antiviral, Antifungal, Antibacterial – useful for boils, abscesses & slow healing wounds.  Most effective if used in an on – off cycle.

CAUTION: Because it stimulates the immune system, some experts counsel against using it for autoimmune disorders such as, leukemia, lupus, or AIDS.