{"id":693,"date":"2022-06-17T08:27:52","date_gmt":"2022-06-17T08:27:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/?p=693"},"modified":"2022-11-07T11:26:46","modified_gmt":"2022-11-07T11:26:46","slug":"shorten-the-symptoms-of-cold-and-flu-with-echinacea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/17\/shorten-the-symptoms-of-cold-and-flu-with-echinacea\/","title":{"rendered":"Shorten the symptoms of cold and flu with Echinacea"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Echinacea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/what-is-echinacea.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1462\" width=\"550\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/what-is-echinacea.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/what-is-echinacea-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/what-is-echinacea-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/what-is-echinacea-481x270.jpg 481w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Echinacea, commonly known as&nbsp;purple coneflower,&nbsp;coneflower,&nbsp;American coneflower,&nbsp;is one of the most popular herbs known&nbsp;worldwide. It is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the daisy family. There are 9 different species of echinacea that are native to North America. <\/strong>However according to World Flora Online, there are 10 species of&nbsp;Echinacea&nbsp;namely:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Angustifolia- Narrow-leaf coneflower<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Atrorubens- Topeka purple coneflower<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Laevigata-\u00a0Smooth coneflower, smooth purple coneflower<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Pallida-\u00a0Pale purple coneflower<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Paradoxa-\u00a0Yellow coneflower, Bush&#8217;s purple coneflower<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Purpurea-\u00a0Purple coneflower, eastern purple coneflower<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Sanguinea-\u00a0Sanguine purple coneflower<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Serotina- Narrow-leaved purple coneflower<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Simulata- Wavyleaf purple coneflower<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Tennesseensis- Tennessee coneflower<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Out of all the 10 species of&nbsp;Echinacea mentioned&nbsp;above,&nbsp;Echinacea angustifolia, Echinacea pallida, and Echinacea purpurea are the most commonly used species generally for medical purposes.&nbsp;Echinacea is widely used to treat infections related to the common cold and respiratory tract. <\/strong>Some people take&nbsp;Echinacea to prevent the symptoms of infections while some take&nbsp;Echinacea to relieve the severity of symptoms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"649\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/echinacea-uses.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/echinacea-uses.jpg 649w, https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/echinacea-uses-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/echinacea-uses-438x270.jpg 438w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 649px) 100vw, 649px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also several other infections in which&nbsp;Echinacea is useful such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mygenericpharmacy.com\/index.php?cPath=77_282\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">urinary tract infections<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Herpes<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>human papillomavirus (HPV)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>tonsillitis<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>syphilis<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>malaria<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>swine flu<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>diphtheria<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>vaginal yeast infections<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>HIV\/AIDS<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>bloodstream infections (septicemia)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>streptococcus infections<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>typhoid<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>ear infection<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>warts<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from treating several infections,&nbsp;Echinacea is also useful in treating several other medical conditions such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Migraine headache<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Gingivitis<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>low white blood cell counts<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Uveitis<\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mygenericpharmacy.com\/index.php?cPath=77_478\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anxiety<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of using&nbsp;Echinacea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Echinacea&nbsp;consist of several essential health benefits that&nbsp;provides enough evidence for its wide medical application in a human body when taken in its any form that includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/health-benefits-echinacea-tea.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/health-benefits-echinacea-tea.jpg 602w, https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/health-benefits-echinacea-tea-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/health-benefits-echinacea-tea-487x270.jpg 487w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Rich source of Antioxidants<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>strengthens immune system<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>lowers Anxiety<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Might <a href=\"https:\/\/mygenericpharmacy.com\/index.php?therapy=13\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reduce the blood sugar level<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong>might assist skin treatment<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>consist of anti-inflammatory properties<\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mygenericpharmacy.com\/index.php?therapy=10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">might protect against cancer<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong>controls enzyme and cell receptors activity<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There might be several other benefits of Echinacea in addition to those mentioned above. Also, these benefits are obtained due to several residing vitamins and minerals extracted by human body from this substance such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>polysaccharides<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>flavonoids<\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/index.php\/category\/vitamins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Vitamin C<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/index.php\/category\/vitamins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>zinc<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li><strong>alkylamides<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>polyphenols<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>selenium<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>rosmarinic acid<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>cichoric acid<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Echinacea Supplement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Echinacea&nbsp;supplements are herbal medicines that are generally used to obtain several beneficial medical properties&nbsp;of natural&nbsp;Echinacea. In addition to this, there are&nbsp;several&nbsp;high potential healing composites that provide supportive or additional medical properties along with Echinacea. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/supplements-echinacea.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/supplements-echinacea.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/supplements-echinacea-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/supplements-echinacea-360x270.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These herbal supplements are available in different forms such as pills, soft capsules, oil, etc. <strong>The dosage is based on an individual&#8217;s age, medical condition, diet, and other circumstances. <\/strong>It is advisable to consult a doctor before consuming such a supplement to avoid any kind of complication with the body&#8217;s health in future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Echinacea dose for Humans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Echinacea is not a kind of mineral content that a human body needs daily to perform certain tasks which could only be pulled out by it. The dosage is based on an individual&#8217;s age, medical condition, diet, and other circumstances.<\/strong>&nbsp;People generally consume Echinacea to treat several medical conditions or gain several medical properties.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There is no clinical evidence that specifically supports an appropriate amount of oral dosing of Echinacea in a human body. It is Generally advisable to consult a doctor or a health professional and follow their prescription if you are taking an additional red clover supplement for any reason. <\/strong>Generally, natural substances are considered safe but must be consumed under certain provisions as their safety is not assured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">REFERENCES:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/#side-effects\">https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/#side-effects<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/252684#possible-benefits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/252684#possible-benefits<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rxlist.com\/echinacea\/supplements.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.rxlist.com\/echinacea\/supplements.htm<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/mtm\/echinacea.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/mtm\/echinacea.html<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quora.com\/What-are-the-benefits-of-echinacea-tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.quora.com\/What-are-the-benefits-of-echinacea-tea<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-online.com\/en\/medicinal-plants\/echinacea-medicinal-properties\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.botanical-online.com\/en\/medicinal-plants\/echinacea-medicinal-properties<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For more details, kindly visit below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Echinacea Echinacea, commonly known as&nbsp;purple coneflower,&nbsp;coneflower,&nbsp;American coneflower,&nbsp;is one of the most popular herbs known&nbsp;worldwide. It is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the daisy family. There are 9 different species of echinacea that are native to North America. However according to World Flora Online, there are 10 species of&nbsp;Echinacea&nbsp;namely: Angustifolia- Narrow-leaf coneflower Atrorubens- Topeka purple coneflower Laevigata-\u00a0Smooth coneflower, smooth purple coneflower Pallida-\u00a0Pale purple coneflower Paradoxa-\u00a0Yellow coneflower, Bush&#8217;s purple coneflower Purpurea-\u00a0Purple coneflower, eastern purple coneflower Sanguinea-\u00a0Sanguine purple coneflower Serotina-&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"><a class=\"btn btn-default\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/17\/shorten-the-symptoms-of-cold-and-flu-with-echinacea\/\"> Read More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[262],"tags":[351,354,230,238,231,119],"class_list":["post-693","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-natural-products","tag-dose-for-human","tag-echinacea","tag-medical-benefits","tag-medical-use","tag-nutrient-contents","tag-supplements"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/693","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=693"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/693\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2291,"href":"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/693\/revisions\/2291"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=693"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=693"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.mygenericpharmacy.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=693"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}