Echinacea vs. the common cold

Binding: Health and Beauty Manufacturer: Quantum Health Product Description: Pocket size rolls. Clinically proven to cut cold time in half. In addition to zinc gluconate, the lozenges contain immune boosting Echinacea, Bee Propolis and Goldenseal. Studies indicate that Echinacea stimulates the body's immune response. ›› Check for special offers click here List Price: USD 14.94 Lowest New Price: USD 6.26 Price is accurate as of the date/time indicated. Prices and product availability are subject to change. Any price displayed on the Amazon website at the time of purchase will govern the sale of this product. Brand: Quantum Product Information and Prices stored: September 9, ... Read Full Story

Oh, here comes trouble!     It is official, there is now one more little person staggering blindly around in the patch, (and no, it is not me after one too many frothing ales). My youngest finally found his feet this last week and is now swaggering down decomposed granite pathways like an inebriated pirate, making equally as much sense. "Jack Sparrow's the name, me thinks you need to stop with the drunk pirate stereotypes...savvy?" "Whats that plant over there, is that echinacea, me needs some of that to cure the curse on the Black Pearl?"   "Echinacea? Me thinks you will need something a little stronger to cure me"!       mmm...calamari    Amazing ... Read Full Story

Herbal Supplement. Promotes Healthy Immune Function. Known as purple coneflower, Echinacea is native to North America and has been used by the Plains Indians for centuries. Echinacea is one of the world's leading herbs for immune system support. Nature's Bounty Echinacea is made from Echinacea purpurea to ensure you receive Mother Nature's best. Nature's Bounty's Guarantee: We use only the finest quality herbs and spices. Each is screened and finely milled for quick release. Nature's Bounty's preservative-free gelatin capsules contain pure milled herb powder. (These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, ... Read Full Story

American Dream We have lost much of what was America— the prominent tallgrass prairies of our Midwest, the natural look of this land. Purple Coneflower, Echinacea purpurea Where, within open spaces dominated by the towering seedheads of big bluestem, Indiangrass and switchgrass, wildflowers on leggy stems emerged from between the broad, toothed leaves of prairie dock. Fields were sprinkled with shades of lavender in spreading stands of wild bergamot. Blankets of purple coneflower, rested beneath reaching rods of blazingstar. And a lovely, wild lily was found here-- head nodding from a tall, slender stem. Sullivant's Milkweed, Asclepias sullivantii Wild Burgamot, Monarda fistulosa Michigan Lily, ... Read Full Story

By Jamaal Harrison The herb "Echinacea" is often referred to as "purple coneflower," "American coneflower," or simply "coneflower." Sometimes it is also known as "snake root." This is due to its thick black root, which was historically used by Aboriginals to treat snake bites. Echinacea grows in the ditches of the North America prairie regions, and also in dry open woods. It can be found in the central plains of North America on prairies, the sides of roads, or dry open woods. Many people believe that Echinacea helps prevent infections such as the flue or common cold. In some cases it is even used ... Read Full Story