Plant Information

Common Name: CONEFLOWER, ECHINACEA - PURPLE
Scientific Name: Echinacea purpurea

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R95.00

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Description

• Perennial
• Hardy rhizomatous perennial, hairy, ovate-lanceolate leaves.
• Bears orange-pink daisy-like flowers with a central spiky cone that becomes more pointed as the plant matures.
• Full sun and drought tolerant.
• Plant dies down in winter.
• Can plant in a container.
• Cover with compost in spring and soak well.

Culinary Uses

• Sprinkle petals in salads and put in summer drinks.

Parts Used

• Roots, rhizomes and aboveground parts.

Medicinal Uses. It is said that

• Natural antibiotic, boost immune system.
• Anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-allergenic, anti-inflammatory and detoxifying.
• Treat Aids and other diseases affecting the auto-immune system.
• Boils, septicaemia, cancer, syphilis, eczema, ear infections, infections of the respiratory and urinary tract, cold sores, blisters (Herpes simplex virus).
• Externally:
• Decoction - treat minor wounds, burns, boils, ulcers, skin inflammations and as a gargle for throat infections.
• Dilute echinacea vinegar as a gargle and mouthwash for sore gums.
• Add a dash of echinacea vinegar to the rinsing water after washing the face, to treat acne, oily skin, rashes and spots.
• Dab onto insect bites.

Other Uses

• Organic fertiliser:
• Combine with comfrey to prepare a good foliar feed.

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