Echinacea against virus infections such as flu and corona virus?
Echinacea against virus infections such as colds, flu and coronaviruses is also very popular with us. This natural remedy can prevent all kinds of virus infections or significantly reduce the healing process. Both the flowers and the leaf, the stem and the root of red sunhat are incorporated into all kinds of extracts and dietary supplements for their many medicinal benefits.
What exactly is echinacea and what can this plant mean for our health?
Echinacea or red sunhat is a perennial plant that is mainly found in North America but also survives with us. This plant is family of sunflowers, daisies and ambrosia. Red sunhat feels at home in the sun and then grows up to 120 centimeters. The plant owes its name to its striking purple flowers and prickly seed head. Echinacea is derived from the Greek 'echinos' or hedgehog.
Echinacea against virus infections: three medicinal types
In total, we distinguish nine types of echinacea. Only three exhibit healing properties, namely:
