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Common Names:	Purple coneflower
Parts used and where grown:	Echinacea is a wildflower native to North America. While echinacea continues to grow and is harvested from the wild, the majority of that used for herbal supplements is from cultivated plants. The root or above-ground part of the plant during the flowering growth phase is used medicinally.
In what conditions might echinacea be supportive?	Canker sores (mouth ulcers) Common cold/sore throat Crohn’s disease Gingivitis (periodontal disease) HIV support Immune function Infection Influenza (flu) Recurrent ear infections Vaginitis Yeast infection
Historical or traditional use:	Echinacea was used by American Indians for a variety of conditions, including venomous bites and other external wounds. It was introduced into U.S. medical practice in 1887 and was touted for use in conditions ranging from colds to syphilis. Modern research started in the 1930s in Germany.
Active constituents	Echinacea supports the immune system. Several constituents in echinacea team together to increase the production and activity of white blood cells, lymphocytes, and macrophages. Echinacea also increases production of interferon, an important part of the body’s response to viral infections such as colds and flu.

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