Echinacea - herbs for the immune system

<body topmargin="15"> <div align="center"> <center> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="512" height="1894"> <tr> <td width="978" align="center" height="1894" valign="top"> <h1 align="center"><b><font face="Arial" size="3" color="#800080">Echinacea </font></b></h1> <p align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"><b>GOLDEN SEAL and ECHINACEA<br> </b><br> Echinacea and Golden Seal were originally discovered by Native American medicine men.  </font></p> </center> <p align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">Echinacea purpurea is an herb that has been used by Native Americans to help the body’s natural abilities to heal itself. Studies and research have shown that foremost among the plant’s medicinal benefits is its effectiveness in boosting the body’s immunity against viral, fungal, and bacterial infections. Echinacea’s therapeutic properties are mainly derived from its two active ingredients: echinacosides, found in the roots and flowers, and polysaccharide heteroxylan, found in the leaves.</font> <p align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial">It is a recommended natural remedy for sinus infections, sore throat, tonsillitis, coughs, bladder problems and kidney infections.</font></p> <center> <p align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"> Echinacea was used to treat infections of every sort and for a variety of other conditions. Today this herb is used the most during cold and flu season. <br> Golden Seal is the world's oldest medicinal plant. It is a broad-spectrum herb that is extremely popular. It promotes white blood<br> cell activity, which is an important part of your body's natural defense system. <br> Studies have shown Echinacea to be a natural herbal immune booster.  </font></p> <h1 align="center"><b><font face="Arial" size="3">Standard Echinacea - (Herb) </font> </b> </h1> <p align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2">The Herb Echinacea Purpurea is actually a native American wildflower known as purple coneflower. This herb was used extensively in early American traditional practice before the advent of synthetic products. Studies have shown Echinacea to be a natural herbal immune booster.  </font> <p align="center">  <p align="left"><b><font face="Arial" size="2">Echinacea -</font> </b> <font face="Arial" size="2" color="#085231"> has developed into one of the most popular herbs of all times. There are 9 species of Echinacea but traditionally only 3 are used medicinally. They are <a href="echinaceaherb.htm"> Echinacea Purpurea</a>, Echinacea Angustifolia, and Echinacea Pallida. The E. Purpurea and E. Angustifolia are the two used most often because, although E. Pallida contains immune-stimulating properties, it may break down faster and therefore is not as desirable as the other two types. </font> <p align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2"> Most herbalist feel that the best preparations of echinacea use as little heat as possible for the extraction process. The plants should be processed soon after harvest.<br> Echinacea Purpurea is the easiest variety to grow and does well in any climate but doesn't prefer hot, dry areas. The roots can be dug in the Fall, after the tops have died back, around the first freeze. Wash and dry them well and store whole for future use. </font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial" size="2">Advocates take this herb to provide a boost to the immune system particularly during the cold winter months.<br> <br> <br> Both Angustifolia and Purpurea are equal in their effects, but the Angustifolia has long tap root, <nobr>6-20 in.,</nobr> leaves are lance-shaped, stiff-hairy flowers with prominent cone-shaped disk surrounded by pale to deep purple spreading rays, June-September rays are about as long as the width of disk <nobr>(to 1 1/4 in.).</nobr> </font></p> <div align="left"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td bgColor="#C0C0C0" height="180" align="left"> <p align="center">  <table border="0" cellPadding="0" cellSpacing="0" width="136"> <tbody> <tr> <td bgColor="#FFFFEE" valign="middle" align="center" width="186"> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="157" height="270" bordercolorlight="#E6E6CC" 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