| One of the benefits of Echinacea is how it assists | | | | with general sore throat syptoms and Tonsillitis |
| the body both during and after a detox. | | | | etc. It does this by Echinacea's ability to mobilize |
| When detoxing the body can go through a pretty | | | | the immune components in the area. |
| rough time trying to remove all of the toxins | | | | 3) Can be a great help to Urethritis and Cystitis. |
| from the body. | | | | Anything with the word 'itis' at the end means |
| During this time the body can experience a healing | | | | 'inflammation' and for these conditions the |
| reaction that causes us to feel potentially far | | | | conditions of infection and inflammation can be |
| worse before the benefits of the detox really | | | | reduced. |
| kick in. During the end stages of a detox or just | | | | 4) Colds, coughs and flu can also be eased by |
| after there can be huge benefits to taking | | | | taking Echinacea as it reduces the attendant |
| Echinacea both as an immune builder and for any | | | | inflammation. |
| residual toxin removal. In this article you will find | | | | 5) Thrush - one of the big benefits of Echinacea is |
| out what a super herb this is and the many | | | | that is is very helpful with fungal overgrowths |
| benefits of Echinacea use, both after a detox and | | | | (Candida etc). This is very good if you are doing a |
| generally for immune and system support. | | | | fairly short term detox and yet have a suspected |
| Introduction to Echinacea | | | | Candida overgrowth as well. |
| Echinacea (or Echinacea Angustifolia/Echinacea | | | | 6) Can be used safely in pregnancy at a time |
| Purpurea) is a pretty fabulous plant. As a sacred | | | | when anti-biotics are not advised. It is safe for |
| plant of the Native Americans, Echinacea is | | | | toddlers, babies and children. |
| considered to be the most beautiful of all the | | | | 7) It is good for any time that you may have |
| North American wild flowers. It was brought to | | | | post viral fatigue or your immune system is |
| the West almost 200 years ago to treat cancer, | | | | depressed as it is able to protect cells from |
| colds, smallpox etc. It has been famously depicted | | | | invasion, damage, bacteria, virus or pathogens. |
| in wild west films as 'snake medicine', capable of | | | | 8) During a detox it is excellent as it increases the |
| curing rattlesnake bites! Although native to North | | | | bodies overall ability to dispose of bacteria, |
| America it can be grown in many climates, | | | | infected and damaged cells, toxins and other |
| including Britain, although it dislikes heavy damp | | | | harmful chemicals. |
| soils and does better on light, freely draining ones! | | | | 9) Great as a quick aid to food poisoning as it |
| What Echinacea does | | | | reduces severity and eases symptoms. |
| If the immune system has been low or has | | | | 10) Great for preventing the 'aging' of the immune |
| undergone some pretty big changes over recent | | | | system |
| months then it is a good idea to help re-build it. | | | | Most people understand the benefits of Echinacea |
| Echinacea works as a modulator or stimulator of | | | | for almost any condition where the immune |
| the immune response, rather than as a stimulant | | | | system is needed to assist recovery, so the |
| (as was previously thought!). Echinacea works by | | | | above is a very small cross-section. It can also be |
| preparing your Monocytes (a type of white blood | | | | used anywhere the skin is punctured or hurt e.g. |
| cell that gets rid of bad stuff in the body!) for a | | | | small cuts, infected wounds etc. |
| quicker immune response. | | | | Energetic Benefits of Echinacea |
| Benefits of Echinacea - especially after detoxing | | | | Good quality Echinacea has the ability to |
| 1) Can really help inflammatory skin conditions that | | | | encourage huge amounts of saliva production. This |
| can typically be made temporarily worse by a | | | | alleviates fear and brings a sense of well-being and |
| detox. Skin complaints often have toxicity at their | | | | peace. Great during or after a detox as it helps |
| root. Contact Dermatitis and Psoriorsis can both | | | | soothe the mind and give a sense of relaxation |
| respond to topical salves containing Echinacea | | | | and renewal. |
| Root. | | | | Please note that the root is the best part to use |
| 2) Can really help reduce sore throats and raised | | | | and ideally this should feature on the ingredients. |
| lymph glands. When detoxing your bodies immune | | | | Echinacea can be used safely alongside antibiotics, |
| response is being worked hard and often lymph | | | | prescription medications and the contraceptive pill. |
| glands can be temporarily raised. It can also help | | | | |