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nature's antibiotic... In the Garden | Culinary | Cosmetic | Medicinal use Popular garden varieties
Echinacea Flower | 
White Echinacea Flower | 
Echinacea Seed Cone |
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In the GardenGrowth Characteristics: - Perennial, Deciduous, Frost tolerant,
- Height: ±80cm; Spread: ±50cm,
- The pink coneflowers give a colourful display in the garden from midsummer to early autumn and are excellent for cutting,
Cultivation: - Full sun; Well drained, composted soil,
Harvesting: - Pick fresh leaves and flowers throughout the year,
- Lift the roots in autumn,
- Attracting Beneficial insects: Butterflies, cone provides a sturdy perch.
- Birds: will enjoy the seed if left to mature,
Top Culinary useUse fresh Echinacea flower petals with: - Green Salads, Garnishing,
Top Cosmetic - Use an infusion in the bath to heal and sooth the skin,
Top Medicinal useEchinacea flowers, leaves and roots may be beneficial in the following cases: | General | - Tonic, Detoxicant,
- Mouthwash in the treatment of gum and tooth infection,
- Assists in recovery from chemotherapy,
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| Skin | - Skin healing. As a lotion it helps septic sores, abscesses, boils, acne, eczema, shingles, and cuts, slow healing wounds,
- Helps increase the resistance of tissue to the spread of certain infections, and in conjunction with the increased presence of fibroblasts, facilitate connective tissue regeneration,
- Anti-inflammatory, Varicose ulcers,
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| Lymphatic System | - Anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Parasiticide, Antibiotic, Lymphatic, Anti-viral,
- Immunostimulant: Build up immune system, Raises white blood cell count and increases the body's inherent powers of resistance,
- Main remedy to help the body rid itself of microbial infections, both bacterial and viral attacks,
- Chronic fatigue syndrome, Septicaemia, Chronic infections, Herpes infection,
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| Respiratory System | - Anti-microbial,
- Especially useful for infections of the upper respiratory tract such as laryngitis, tonsillitis, and for catarrhal conditions of the nose and sinus. Bronchitis, colds, flu,
- Mouth wash and gargle for ulcers of the tongue, mouth, gums, tonsils and throat,
- Conditions of imbalanced immunity like allergies,
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| Cardiovascular System | - Contains flavonoids which strengthen blood vessels and destroy free radicals,
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| Digestive system | - Anti-microbial,
- Gastrointestinal infection, Systemic Candida, Duodenal and gastric ulcers,
- Putrefaction and fermentation in the alimentary tract,
- Appendicitis,
- Recurrent candidiasis due to weakened immunity,
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| Urinary System | - Urinary tract infections,
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| Reproductive System | - Infection of the fallopian tubes, Vaginal candidiasis,
- A cleansing lotion for sexually transmitted infections,
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Preparation and dosage: TEA: - Infusion taken three times per day.
TINCTURE: - As a tonic: 5ml once a day,
- Acute condition: 5ml every 2 hours until symptoms improve, then 3 times per day until no symptoms,
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