Echinacea is now a household name and preparations made from it are found in every corner pharmacy. It is truly the queen of medicinal herbs because it not only helps the body fight off disease by boosting the immune system, it is one of the showiest perennial herbs in the garden. Echinacea was the Herb of the Year for 2002.
Echinacea's antibacterial properties can stimulate wound healing and are of benefit to skin conditions such as burns, insect bites, ulcers, psoriasis, acne and eczema. It's anti-inflammatory properties may relieve arthritis and lymphatic swelling. infections.
It has also been used in homeopathy treatments for chronic fatigue syndrome, indigestion, gastroenteritis, and weight loss.
Plant Echinacea in full sun or light shade in hotter climates. Can grow in fairly poor and dry soil.
