
11 August 2019, 03:14
Echinacea is a plant that adorns many gardens and parks almost all summer. In recent years, research scientists have been paying more and more attention to the healing properties of echinacea. Let’s see how you can improve your health with the help of echinacea. And how to apply it correctly.

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Properties and composition of the tincture
Nowadays, echinacea is used as an immune booster. Studies have shown that echinacea activates and enhances the nonspecific immune system, helping to eliminate radionuclides from the body. This can enhance the effectiveness of the fight against bacteria and viruses, assist in the fight against infectious diseases, as well as prevent the disease. Echinacea is not in vain called the “cleaner”. The plant actively cleanses the lymphatic system, blood, kidneys and liver.
Application
Tincture treats: nephritis, hepatitis, infectious and colds: influenza, bronchitis, tonsillitis, pneumonia, herpes, as well as ulcers, gastritis, constipation, women’s diseases (inflammatory), etc. The infusion has antiviral and antibacterial properties, is effective for polyarthritis, prostatitis and gynecological disorders.

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Reception of infusion improves blood composition, increases immunity, accelerates the healing of wounds, fractures, bruises. For psoriasis, eczema, burns, bedsores and boils, the infusion is used in the form of lotions and compresses. Reception of tinctures or infusion of echinacea helps to strengthen memory and attention, relieve stress and increase efficiency.
A decoction cures an ulcer, joint pain, swelling, improves vision, mood.
The lotion soothes the skin, relieves irritation, stimulates metabolism.
The bath has an antibacterial and wound-healing effect.

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echinacea recipe
- 200 g fresh (or 50 g dry) echinacea raw materials (leaf, color, stem) pour 1 liter of vodka
- infuse for 14–20 days in a dark place, (shaking occasionally)
- strain
Take 20–30 drops 3 times a day before meals for 20–30 minutes for 10 days. Then 3 days break, and so repeat twice for 10 days.
Infusion:
- 1 st. pour a spoonful of dry echinacea (leaf, stem, color) into 0.5 liters of boiling water in a thermos (for the night) or in an enamel bowl, warm well
- Strain
Drink 100–150 ml 3 times a day 30 minutes before meals. Take 10 days. After 5 days of break, repeat the reception 2 more times for 10 days. This is 1 course. If necessary, the treatment is repeated 3 more times for 10 days.

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Decoction:
- 1 teaspoon (dry) echinacea leaves pour a glass of boiling water and insist in a water bath for 15–20 minutes
- strain
Drink 1/3 cup 3 times a day before meals for 10 days. Then 5 days break and drink another 10 days. This is 1 course. Repeat at least 2–3 times in 5–10 days.
Lotion:
- 25 g of herb and echinacea roots;
- 20 g of herb succession;
- 20 g chamomile;
- pour 0.5 liters of vodka, and preferably alcohol;
- insist 2 weeks, strain.
Wipe the skin after washing with soap.
Bath:
- 5–6 teaspoons of dry herb echinacea;
- pour 1–1.5 liters of boiling water, leave for 45–50 minutes;
- Add strained broth to the bath.
Contraindications
It is not recommended to take echinacea for more than 10 days without a break and for children under 2 years old. And also for leukemia, multiple sclerosis, tuberculosis, allergies and pregnancy.
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