Echinacea Tincture

Echinacea should be a staple in any wild healer’s medicine cabinet. Something that is not commonly known about echinacea is the ability to fight off bacterial infections. I personally use echinacea as a herbal alternative anytime I would need an antibiotic when feeling ill.

Echinacea mainly works as an alterative, by purifying the blood and lymph system. This can help for anything from mild toxins to the more serious dangers like sepsis and blood poisoning. This can be invaluable for disaster preparation and herbal first aid knowledge.

Commonly used to ward off a cold “at the first sign,” echinacea can also be useful for ramping up a sluggish immune system right when you notice that sore throat, cough, or fuzzy head feeling. 

BENEFITS AND USES:
- reduces the effects of oxidative stress on the body
- aids the immune system in combating viral and bacterial infections
- aids in speeding the healing process
- lowers blood sugar levels
- treats inflammation
- relieves the symptoms of colds
- relieves symptoms and reduce the duration of upper respiratory infections
- stimulates the lymphatic system
- relieves sore throats
- purifies the blood
- cleans wounds

Dosages:
Adults: 1-2 droppersful (30-60 drops)
Children 10-12 years: 15-30 drops
Children 5-9 years: 7-12 drops
Children 2-4 years: 5-8 drops
Toddlers 1-2 years: 3-4 drops
Take every 2 hours in the beginning of an illness, and then 3 times a day as the illness begins to resolve. Discontinue use when illness has passed.

Caution:
Do not use if allergic to Asteraceae family.
Use with caution if you are taking immunosuppressants.
Contra-indicated in patients with progressive systemic disease.
Stop taking 24hrs prior to surgery.
Echinacea tincture is for short term use only and not to be used for more than eight weeks straight. Overstimulation of the immune system could occur with overuse.

Ingredients: Echinacea purpurea plant, vodka.