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 Pale Purple Coneflower(Echinacea pallida) A native perennial found in sandy open woods and prairies, from East to Central Texas. Blooms May to June. E. pallida is one of 9 species of Echinacea occurring in the Eastern Untied States. Echinacea species were widely used by Native Americans for a variety of medicinal purposes and are still valued as herbal medicine today (Diggs et al. 1999). |
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Echinacea acts as a stimulant to the immune system by increasing the production of white blood cells and by strengthening human cell walls so bacteria and viruses have a harder time getting into cells. It is probably best known as a preventative and treatment for upper respiratory infections, such as colds and the flu. A number of human studies have been conducted to evaluate Echinacea’s effectiveness for these conditions. Unfortunately wild populations of Echinacea are under pressure from over collecting for medicinal purposes. Written by: Jeff Sparks Last Update: |
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