Do you love to use old school natural remedies or herbal products instead of painting your body with cosmetics laced with harmful chemicals? Then here is your chance to add one more natural remedy to your list – Echinacea!
Echinacea is a generic name for all the nine species of the flowering plants that come from the daisy family. The Echinacea is a perennial shrub that is found in the central and eastern parts of North America. But this article is all about benefits of Echinacea Purpurea. This shrub bears beautiful purple flowers with long petals springing from the head that look a lot like a miniature version of sunflowers. The Echinacea is known for its herbal, antibiotic, anti-bacterial and healing properties. Want to know what magic Echinacea can work on your body?
Echinacea smells like honey and has a myriad of skin benefits. There are several branded products available in the market, such as anti-aging serums, moisturizing lotions and skin refreshers that are fortified with the goodness of Echinacea extracts.
Acne is the most common skin problem, especially among teens and young adults. Acne creams containing organic Echinacea extracts works like a magic on your face. It soothes the skin by bringing down the swelling of the skin tissues. It helps fight the acne-causing bacteria and provides freedom from acne in the long run.
Overnight creams rich in Echinacea extracts have an amazing effect on fine lines and wrinkles. When used in time, it helps in reducing the appearance of wrinkles by up to 55%. Echinacea is rich in tannins, the substance that works like an astringent and has a shrinking effect on the skin cells. Isn’t it just incredible how a pretty flower can revive your skin’s youth?
Got a runny nose? Don’t you worry! Echinacea tincture is just the thing for you. A timely dose of Echinacea can reduce the duration of your condition. As soon as the symptoms of cold and flu begin to surface, a recommended dosage of Echinacea will do the trick. Echinacea for colds is beneficial, especially if you get cold due to bacterial infection.
Researchers have found that the highly active polysaccharides in Echinacea boost the synthesis of T-cells. The T-cells are responsible for fighting infections and protecting the body from attack of viruses and bacteria. Echinacea also increases the viability of white blood cells, keeping your immune system in top-notch condition.
The Echinacea roots and flowers are filled with nutrients as well as anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial enzymes, which make it a special herb. Echinacea is rich in proteins, tannins, iron and copper content. It is loaded with vitamins A, C and E as well as fatty acids. Echinacea smells great because of the aromatic oils that it holds within itself. The polyacetylenes and polysaccharides are the chief ingredients that lend Echinacea its potent medicinal properties.
No wonder, Echinacea rose to popularity in the USA in the 1980s. Beauty products and medicines containing Echinacea extracts are safe to use. These herbal products are the best way to incorporate the goodness Echinacea in your beauty regimen, especially when it does not grow where you reside. However, some people may not respond well to Echinacea. It is advisable you talk to your doctor before using Echinacea, especially when you are considering consumption of Echinacea tincture or powder.
Echinacea can be found in our Bee Well soaking salt.