Echinacea was used by North American Plains’ Indians in various herbal remedies for coughs, colds, sore throats, and infections. In the 1880s, it was introduced into general US medical practice and grew rapidly in popularity.
When taken orally Echinacea can raise white blood cell activity to fight infection, and lower it when the body's condition has improved. It can also help to increase secretions from the lymph nodes, mucus membranes and skin to help shorten the duration and reduce the severity of colds, flu and upper respiratory infections.
Externally it has been used to treat wounds and skin infections, psoriasis, eczema and inflammatory skin conditions.
The key active constituents of Echinacea are the immune-enhancing, water-soluble polysaccharides, flavonoids, essential oils, poly acetylenes, and the alcohol-soluble alkylamides and caffeic acid.
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