Echinacea
Category: Inflammation, Immunity
Echinacea, also called purple coneflower, is one of the most popular herbs worldwide. Native Americans have used it for centuries to treat various ailments. Today, it’s best known as an over-the-counter herbal remedy for the common cold or flu.
Benefits
- Echinacea is loaded with antioxidants, such as flavonoids, cichoric acid, and rosmarinic acid, which may help defend your body against oxidative stress.
- Echinacea helps your immune system combat infections and viruses, which could help you recover faster from illness.
- Inflammation is your body’s natural way of promoting healing and defending itself. Sometimes inflammation can get out of hand and last for longer than necessary and expected. Echinacea improves your risk of chronic diseases and other health problems.
