History and Symbolism of Echinacea

Echinacea is a popular herb that is native to western half of North America. Nebraska Indian Tribes used Echinacea herb as an analgesic and antiseptic. And that began why people are now searching the benefits of echinacea.

Sioux used this wonder plant as a herbal remedy against snakebite. In the year 1885, Echinacea was first introduced in the American Medicine System as a blood purifier and became more popular in the form of Echinacea tea.

Some German researchers studied Echinacea and its beneficial effects on immune system in 1930 showing root of Echinacea has antiviral properties but its most important action that is beneficial for the mankind is that is a natural immune system stimulator. But there are also echinacea side effects.

Now, Echinacea is not only used by Native Americans as a herbal remedy, but other countries like Germany and France are also treating their respiratory and urinary tract infections with Echinacea.

It is also beneficial in wound healing. Echinacea tea is also one of the most important medicinal herbal tea used throughout the world.