What does it help with
- Stimulation of immune system
- Shortening duration cold
- Antiviral and antimicrobial effects
- Wound healing and skin infections
Active compounds
Alkamides, polysaccharides (echinacoside), caffeic acids, flavonoids.
Alkamides activate macrophages and NK cells. Best results with short-term use (1–2 weeks) during acute infection.
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodFlowering herb: June–August. Root: October.
Plant partsFlowering herb or root
DryingQuickly, 40 °C
Shelf life1 year
Preparation methods
TinctureTeaCapsulesSyrupJuice
Pro tip: Take echinacea at first signs of a cold — not preventively all year. Break after 2 weeks.
Recipes
1 Echinacea tea ▾
Pour 250 ml water over 2 tsp dried herb, steep 10 min. Drink 3× daily at first symptoms.
2 Combination with elder and rosehip ▾
Echinacea, elder flowers, rosehip — a teaspoon each. Strong immune cocktail.
3 Echinacea tincture ▾
30–40 drops ready-made tincture into a glass of water. Drink 3–4× a day for acute infections.
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6 more recipes in the Herbarium
Root tincture · Combined syrup for children · Echinacea ointment · Nasal spray · Combination with vitamin C · Gargling solution
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