Purple Coneflower | Echinacea purpurea

Purple Coneflower: Echinacea purpurea

Habitat: Eastern Deciduous Forest

Active Ingredient: L-DOPA

Chemical Structure:  

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Uses:

Immune System Stimulate

Anti-Microbial

Aniseptic

Root also can be used for Snake Bite treatment.

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Preparation:

Above ground extracts.

 Foster, S. (2013). Peterson Field Guide to Medicinal Plants and Herbs of Eastern and Central America (Third ed., pp. 1-450). Boston, New York: Peterson.