The use of medicinal plants in the medical field acquired significance earlier than known effective pharmacological drugs were synthesized. Echinacea is considered one of the widely used herbal bases because its scope of use in medicine is quite large. The use of medicinal herbs to a greater extent occurs in the form of echinacea tincture. Indications for the use of the drug, as well as how to prepare echinacea tincture at home, will be discussed below.

The practice of using synthetic substances has shown not only effectiveness and positive results, but also a large number of side effects and allergenicity. At the same time, the production of herbal products has led to an increase in effectiveness and a better response of the patient’s body to the active substance in the composition, which has made their use more widespread.

Important! Many believe that due to the harmlessness of the medicinal bases, these drugs can be used without consulting a doctor. It is imperative to check with a specialist about the possibility of using the drug in each specific case.

Echinacea purpurea or Rudbeckia

The Asteraceae family is considered the largest family of all dicotyledonous plants. It contains more than 30 thousand species. Echinacea purpurea or, as it is also called, Rudbeckia purpurea is also an Astroflower plant. Its height reaches about a meter.

The stem leaves of rudbeckia are rough, arranged in a certain order, and slightly jagged. The baskets of the plant are large and have a bright purple color.

Due to its chemical composition, Echinacea is cultivated not only as an ornamental species, but also as a medicinal plant.

Its herbal part and rhizomes contain the following beneficial substances used for therapeutic purposes:

• polysaccharides;
• flavonoids and saponins;
• essential oils;
• tannins;
• glucose and inulin;
• enzymes and microelements.

Know! It is thanks to its composition and therapeutic effectiveness that the medicinal properties of rudbeckia purpurea tincture allow it to be used in traditional medicine and cosmetology. Not many people know, but you can read about it in our article.

Effect on the human body as a whole - application

The amazingly effective effect of the tincture is achieved through proper preparation and use for its intended purpose. The main therapeutic goal of Echinacea is considered to be its immunostimulating effect. In addition, the effectiveness of the application is absolutely independent of age. It can be used by adults, elderly people and children over 12 years of age.

1. Rudbeckia tincture is also used for the prevention and treatment of the initial stages of respiratory viral infections, inflammatory and gastrointestinal tract diseases, and genitourinary diseases of infectious origin.
2. Using the drug for diseases associated with the thyroid gland allows you to normalize its functioning without affecting the body's hormonal levels.
3. Local application of tincture as lotions and compresses is used in cosmetology and dermatology for the treatment of skin diseases.
4. Echinacea gives a positive result after chemotherapy, during oncological processes, as well as with long courses of antibacterial drugs and chronic diseases.

Important! The use of a tincture of the drug is considered inappropriate due to the presence of an alcohol base. During the period of bearing a child, preference should be given to echinacea in the form of decoctions or infusions.

How to make tincture at home

A tincture of the drug can be purchased at a pharmacy or prepared independently at home. Let's look at how to make an alcohol tincture yourself.

1. Prepare in advance or buy echinacea roots. Grind the roots with a knife or grater.
2. Prepare a dark glass container that can be sealed. Mix crushed echinacea roots with 70% ethyl alcohol in a ratio of 1:10.
3. Place the resulting mixture in a dark container and leave to infuse for a week in a dark, dry place.
4. Strain the tincture through several layers of cloth or gauze and store in a cool place.

How to take to boost immunity

The benefits are undeniable, we have already written about this. The tincture is used internally and topically. The method of application depends on the disease for which the drug is used. For diseases of the oral cavity and respiratory system, take 10 to 15 drops 3 times a day. In case of severe condition of the body, the intake of tincture is increased to 6 times a day.

Instructions on how to take the tincture as a concomitant therapy for gastrointestinal and genitourinary diseases: 40 drops of tincture are prescribed at a time, and from the second day of treatment the dose is reduced to 20 drops, which are also taken once a day. Children over 12 years of age are prescribed 20 to 30 drops per day, divided into three doses. The course of treatment is a week.

Know! How many drops you need to take is prescribed only by a specialist, since self-medication cannot always achieve a positive result.

Tincture – a powerful immunostimulant

Activation of local and general immunity is associated with the action of the active substances included in the composition of Echinacea tincture. Action factors enhance the body's production of interferons - substances that are aimed at preventing the development of the disease and combating pathogenic factors of infectious origin. The work of macrophages and T-lymphocytes, nonspecific factors of the immune response, is also activated.

Echinacea tincture is effective for prevention and as an additional treatment for the following diseases:

• for colds and respiratory viral infections;
• , scarlet fever, chronic;
• from herpes and its manifestations;
• for chlamydia and other chronic diseases of the genitourinary system;
• ulcerative colitis and stomach ulcers;
• eczematous processes;
• with inflammatory processes in the lymph nodes;
• tumor processes.

The use of the drug significantly increases the body's resistance, activates cellular immunity, and restores defenses.

Important! Consultation with a specialist before using echinacea tincture will allow you to determine the necessary regimen of use, duration of therapy, method of administration and the need to dilute the drug.

For diseases of the throat and oral cavity

Any of the mouth, especially in chronic form, is a factor in the appearance of other bacterial diseases of the human body. Long-term development of the inflammatory process leads to the spread of pathogens through the blood and lymph.

Periodontal disease, glossitis, tonsillitis and other diseases reduce the body's immune strength. Thanks to the action of Echinacea purpurea tincture, you can “help” the body fight diseases. In addition, rudbeckia not only serves as a boost to the immune system, but also has antibacterial properties, which is an additional factor for the main treatment.

Use for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract

Thyroid

Inflammatory processes in the thyroid gland slow down the production of hormonally active substances that are necessary for the normal functioning of the body. Doctors have long recognized that rudbeckia tincture helps relieve inflammation, restore the functioning of the endocrine gland and normalize the production of hormones. At the same time, the alcohol tincture of Echinacea itself has no effect on hormonal levels.

Genitourinary system

Any infections of the genitourinary system are prone to chronicity. Late treatment or self-medication becomes the first auxiliary factors for chronic inflammatory processes.

The use of echinacea tincture does not cure the disease itself, since it does not have a specific effect on a particular virus or bacteria. However, its use is necessary in combination therapy to strengthen the immune system. With the help of the drug, you can not only lengthen the time of remission, but also forget about the disease completely.

Local use

In addition to oral use, the tincture is used topically to treat skin diseases. It is widely used in dermatology and cosmetology. Rudbeckia purpurea is effective in treating the following conditions:

• bedsores at different stages;
• trophic ulcers;
• burns of the skin and mucous membranes;
• boils and carbuncles;
• herpetic rashes;
• eczematous manifestations.

The tincture is used in the form of compresses and lotions, as well as in the form of medicinal baths. When mixing the tincture with honey, the effect of its active substances is enhanced due to an increase in the amount of polysaccharides.

For psoriasis, areas suffering from peeling are treated with diluted echinacea tincture in a ratio of 1:3. The same dilution is used for lotions or compresses. The drug allows you to soften the skin, reduce discomfort and itching, and also activate the local immune system to combat the pathological condition.

Important! Growing the plant is not difficult. We have already written about the correct one.

Echinacea tincture with vodka is even used for cosmetic purposes. Use reduces the appearance of acne, normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands, and also has a healing effect. Thanks to its active substances, echinacea is used to prevent new rashes and bacterial infections.

The drug is also used in the composition. Thanks to its properties, you can get rid of hair loss, normalize the condition of the scalp, acquire silkiness and a healthy shine.

This effectiveness is possible thanks to the antioxidants, vitamins and microelements that are part of the active substance of the Astrov family. However, the tincture in this case is used quite rarely. Infusions and decoctions are used more often.

Side effects and contraindications

Before using alcohol tincture of herbal raw materials, you should consult with specialists, since even echinacea has its contraindications:

• an allergic reaction to a previously used echinacea drug;
• individual intolerance;
• HIV infection and AIDS;
• tuberculosis;
• malignant blood diseases.

For pregnant women, nursing mothers, drivers, and small children, the use of Echinacea tincture is contraindicated because it contains alcohol components.

In addition, you should discuss the drug dosage regimen with a specialist, since an overdose can lead to the development of pathological conditions. The most common side effects:

• rashes in the form of;
• hypotension;
• dizziness.

Know! If one or more side effects occur, you must immediately stop taking the drug and consult a doctor.

The use of the tincture is currently uncontrolled, since many believe that this drug is harmless in its use. It must be remembered that the effectiveness of use will not be manifested in case of self-medication. Only with the right regimen will its use give a positive result and help the body cope with the disease.

Echinacea is a very simple plant that can be found almost everywhere. And it appeared in Eurasia ever since it was brought here by Spanish pirates who were looking for new undeveloped territories. Today, medicines are made from this plant. Echinacea tincture is especially popular.

There is an assumption that the discovery of such a drug belongs to the Spanish travelers, who discovered the healing properties of the alcohol tincture. It was this remedy that saved many human lives. Nowadays, Echinacea purpurea tincture is produced by many pharmaceutical companies, including Galenopharm.

Amazing chemical composition

The tincture of this medicinal plant is rightly called a “blood purifier.” After all, it is a real filter and very effectively eliminates toxins from the kidneys, blood, and liver. All this makes the body healthy.

This effect occurs due to the content of a huge amount of chemicals in the plant. It contains everything that is needed for the normal functioning of the body. Even rare elements that a person cannot obtain from food in the required quantities:

• iron;
• calcium;
• silver;
• zinc;
• molybdenum;
• copper;
• selenium;
• nickel;
• beryllium;
• manganese.

This plant contains many essential oils, polysaccharides, organic acids, resins, saponins, alkaloids, phenolic acids and tannins. They have disinfectant properties and also help destroy various types of fungi.

The rhizomes of the plant contain substances such as:

• betaine;
• inulin;
• resins;
• glucose.

They help prevent heart attacks and help strengthen the immune system. All important elements are preserved in Echinacea tincture. The main thing is to make it and take it correctly. You can also buy a ready-made product from the Galenopharm company.

What can be cured with tincture?

For immunity, echinacea tincture is the best remedy. After all, if you drink it constantly, interferon will be produced - a substance responsible for protecting our body.

In addition to strengthening the immune system, you should take the tincture in order to:

1. remove antibiotics from the body. This is especially necessary after a long period of treatment with them;
2. cure colds, which include: tonsillitis, flu, herpes, bronchitis, sore throat, pneumonia;
3. destroy almost all inflammatory and infectious diseases of the mouth and nose, including sinusitis, inflammation of the tonsils, pharyngitis, etc.;
4. free the body from radiation, especially after chemotherapy;
5. fight chronic joint inflammation (polyarthritis and rheumatism);
6. stop the growth of malignant tumors;
7. eliminate infectious diseases of the genitourinary system (prostatitis, cystitis, adenoma, nephritis);
8. activate and improve all metabolic processes in the body.

This medicine is completely safe to take. After all, there are no poisonous qualities in it. On the contrary, if you drink the tincture constantly, you can be confident in the health of your body.

Admission rules

The Galenopharm company has been producing inexpensive echinacea tincture for many years. It is usually sold in 50 ml bottles. Doctors recommend using the product as prescribed in the instructions.

The course of use of the pharmaceutical drug should not exceed 2 months if the patient is an adult. In the case of children, the duration of treatment should not be more than 1.5 months. If necessary, the use of the tincture can be repeated exactly 2 times a year.

1. Prevention. The instructions prescribe to use the product half an hour before meals, combining it with a small amount of clean water. This option is appropriate for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes.
2. Oral administration. If the patient has respiratory tract diseases, then the method of using echinacea tincture is as follows: you need to take 20 drops of the product 3 times a day. It is advisable to treat severe viral infections with an increased dose in the first 2-4 days - 20 drops 6 times a day. The instructions recommend treating a diagnosis of “kidney infection, inflammation of the intestines or inflammation of the uterine appendages” with other doses. On the first day, according to the following scheme: 40 drops once, then 20 drops after 2 hours, and then 20 drops after 3 hours. On the second day, drink exactly 60 drops in 3 doses. The next day - only 40 drops in 3 doses.
3. External use. Another way to use echinacea tincture is as a gargle for laryngitis, tonsillitis and pharyngitis. The instructions allow you to treat ulcers, purulent wounds, and boils with tincture diluted with water. To do this, it is enough to constantly moisten the problem surface with the preparation (about 5-6 times).

The tincture made at home is taken in slightly different dosages. The fact is that the finished product is not very concentrated than the factory product from Galenopharm. In this regard, the norm needs to be increased. By about 15%.

Especially for children

The instructions allow even children to take echinacea. Doctors do not recommend giving the drug to children under 7 years of age. And starting from this age, the method of use is as follows:

• up to 12 years – 5-15 drops 2 times a day;
• for teenagers – 20 drops 3 times a day.

Especially for children, pharmaceutical companies (including Galenopharm) produce less concentrated preparations from Echinacea. They can be used not only to treat various kinds of diseases, but also to strengthen the immune system and maintain the health of the baby.

Side effects

Echinacea tincture is tolerated very well by most patients. Side effects are observed only in isolated, infrequent cases. It is noted:

• the appearance of itching or even hives;
• nausea and vomiting;
• disorders of the digestive tract;
• chills.

Who should not take it?

Like any other drug, Echinacea tincture has its own contraindications:

1. individual intolerance to the components of the drug;
2. diabetes;
3. tuberculosis;
4. leukemia;
5. collagenosis;
6. age less than 7 years;
7. pregnancy and lactation.

Contraindications also include driving dangerous machinery and vehicles. Therefore, taking the tincture is not recommended for drivers and workers at complex installations, even to strengthen the immune system.

How to make the drug yourself?

If contraindications do not apply to you, then there is an opportunity not to buy the product at the pharmacy, but to make it yourself. To do this you will need:

• 70% alcohol;
• crushed root and flowers of the plant (it is important that they are raw).

All these ingredients need to be placed in a glass container. It is important to maintain the correct proportion of plant and alcohol - 1:4. This remedy must be infused for at least a month.

You can also make an effective echinacea extract, for which you will need:

• medical alcohol (95%);
• fresh echinacea root (it is important to chop it very finely).

The crushed plant is placed in a glass jar and filled with alcohol. You should let the medicine brew for 2 weeks. Next, the product is filtered through cheesecloth.

You can store the drug you made yourself only in the refrigerator or in a cool, dark place for 2 years. Then the product becomes unusable.

All the elements, vitamins and substances that make up Echinacea make this plant a real storehouse of health. It is rightly called a natural pharmacy. And all the medicinal properties of the plant are preserved in the tincture for many years. Therefore, it is taken for immunity, prevention and treatment of many different diseases. However, you should always remember that the use of such a medicine is only an addition to the main therapy. You should never refuse to take medications and procedures prescribed by your doctor. After all, professional treatment cannot be replaced by traditional medicine.

The level of healing potential of some plants is not inferior even to powerful antibiotic drugs. And Echinacea purpurea is often used instead of medicine. The main thing is that the medicinal properties and contraindications of echinacea correspond not only to the needs, but also to the individual health characteristics of the patient.

Echinacea is a perennial plant of the Asteraceae family. Despite the fact that the plant's homeland is located in the east of the North American continent, tall stems of grass topped with purple-pink inflorescences can be found in most of our garden plots.

For many gardening enthusiasts, Echinacea (or rudbeckia) is, first of all, an ornamental plant. However, even people far from gardening know about the medicinal properties of the flower. Which is not surprising - many popular medicines have been created based on the herb extract.

The plant owes its healing capabilities to its rich chemical composition.

Thanks to the presence of essential oils, vitamins A, C and E, organic acids, natural antimycotics, glycosides, tannins, antioxidants and trace elements such as iron, selenium, silicon and calcium, the overall benefits of echinacea are equal to the effects of several medications, including multivitamin complexes and antibiotics.

The use of the plant provides therapeutic results in several directions at once.

Active ingredients of Echinacea purpurea:

• participate in hematopoiesis;
• stimulate the formation of bones, nail plates, hair and teeth;
• prevent cell aging;
• prevent the development of tumors;
• activate the synthesis of interferons and increase immunity;
• bind free radicals and toxins and promote their removal;
• support the processes of restoration of damaged tissues;
• enhance the protective potential of the liver.

It is characteristic that, unlike other medicinal herbs, all above-ground parts of Echinacea purpurea are of pharmacological interest - both inflorescences and stems with leaves.

What diseases does it help with?

The powerful effect of the active components of Echinacea purpurea makes it possible to enhance the therapeutic effect in the treatment of most infectious diseases (including sexually transmitted diseases), as well as during exacerbations of a neurological nature.

The use of plant extracts is indicated for:

• respiratory and viral diseases - influenza, acute respiratory infections;
• chronic diseases - hepatitis, rheumatoid arthritis, prostatitis, nephritis and cystitis;
• skin lesions - purulent wounds, trophic ulcers, boils, eczema, psoriasis, burns, including sunburns;
• pathologies of the ENT organs - rhinitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis;
• fungal infections - thrush, trichophytosis;
• infectious pathologies - urinary tract lesions, gonorrhea, syphilis, typhoid fever, scarlet fever, meningitis, typhus, malaria, diphtheria, human papillomavirus.

In addition, the use of echinacea is appropriate for septic processes, bee, mosquito and snake bites, exacerbation of the herpes virus, hemorrhoids, oncological processes, streptococcal infections, as well as headaches and dizziness.

Echinacea for immunity

Thanks to its powerful immunomodulatory properties, Echinacea herb is recognized throughout the world as one of the most effective medicinal plants for strengthening the immune system. The effect of the herb is expressed in increasing the resistance of cells to damage by pathogenic microorganisms.

Echinacea purpurea not only prevents the penetration of microbes through the cell membrane, but also blocks the very possibility of their spreading throughout the body.

Moreover, the active substances of the herb help increase the number of leukocytes in the blood, enhance phagocytic processes and stimulate the production of immunoglobulins.

Benefits for children

The most successful and widespread use of Echinacea purpurea is in the treatment of childhood respiratory diseases. By strengthening the body's resistance to viral infection, the plant allows not only to shorten the recovery period, but also to strengthen the immune system.

No less effectively, plant extracts are used to prevent childhood diseases.

For oncology

Thanks to the existence of plants such as Echinacea purpurea, the possibility of treating cancer with herbs has become a real possibility.

It has been proven that the use of echinacea products stops the development of malignant tumors already at the initial stage.

One of the components in the herb, glycoprotein, has the ability to directly affect atypical cells.

In addition, the overall effect of the active components in the plant provides powerful support for the immune system:

• increases the number of phagocytic cells;
• stimulates interferon synthesis;
• enhances the functionality of T-lymphocytes;
• promotes the production of immunoglobulins that neutralize the effect of antigens.

Using echinacea-based products is an excellent way to prevent cancer.

During pregnancy

It is known that most traditional medications are contraindicated for expectant mothers, so preference is usually given to herbal remedies. And since echinacea is on the list of the most popular immunomodulatory plants, it is chosen first.

However, medical opinions on this matter are not so clear. The reason is that there has been very little research on the effect of echinacea on the development of pregnancy and the fetus. And although no specific contraindications to treatment with echinacea have been identified for pregnant women, doctors do not recommend using plant-based products for more than a week.

Echinacea for colds

The most important property of Echinacea is its ability to strengthen the immune system and support the body in the fight against pathogens. Using the plant during a cold allows you to use the entire rich composition of the plant and thus increase the level of resistance to any microorganisms, including viruses.

Research by scientists has shown that regular intake of echinacea extract reduces the likelihood of developing colds by 55%.

Instructions for use of Echinacea

You can take advantage of the healing power of Echinacea purpurea by drinking decoction, tincture and tea from the plant, or using ready-made pharmaceutical products based on it.

Tincture

Echinacea tincture is a medicine created on the basis of an extract from the roots of the plant and ethyl alcohol 60%. In addition, an alcohol tincture of Echinacea can be made at home. To do this, four parts of crushed plant material are poured with one part of alcohol with a strength of 70% and kept for a month.

You need to take 15 drops of this tincture before meals - adding it to tea or diluting it with water.

The use of tincture is indicated for patients prone to frequent respiratory diseases and patients with slowly healing trophic ulcers.

Echinacea tablets

Medicines based on Echinacea are also available in the form of tablets, the pharmacological activity of which is ensured by the action of the herb juice. Indications for taking tablets based on Echinacea purpurea juice include colds, flu, long-term antibiotic treatment, as well as preventive measures.

Children from 4 to 12 years old take one tablet three times a day. The dose for adults is two tablets three times a day. For colds, it is recommended to increase the number of doses to five times a day.

Decoction

Decoctions and teas from Echinacea purpurea are prepared at home.

To prepare the decoction, take 10 g of dry plant and 500 ml of water. The product is brought to readiness at a low boil, then infused for about three hours in a warm place and filtered.

You need to take a decoction of echinate before meals. Children under 7 years old - one tablespoon, children from 7 to 14 years old - two to three tablespoons for two weeks. A single dose for adults is half a glass of decoction.

In ampoules or capsules

Intramuscular administration of Echinacea purpurea is possible using the complex preparation “Echinacea compositum”. In addition to echinacea, the product contains several medicinal plants with anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and detoxification properties.

In case of individual intolerance by the patient to the active components of the plant, the use of medicines with echinacea extract may cause the development of adverse reactions.

Characteristic signs of allergies are:

• urticaria, erythema and itchy rashes throughout the body;
• cough, runny nose, sneezing;
• nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
• weakness, feeling tired, dizzy;
• headache.

The most pronounced manifestation of adverse reactions is considered to be Quincke's edema.

If you experience the slightest discomfort after taking echinacea-based products, you must stop taking the drug and immediately consult a doctor.

Contraindications for use

The optimal therapeutic effect when taking Echinacea is achieved only in case of full compliance with medical recommendations.

Doctors consider the use of plant-based products undesirable in the following cases:

• for tuberculosis;
• after organ transplantation;
• if the patient has a history of allergic reactions to plants of the Asteraceae family - chamomile, chrysanthemums, marigolds;
• with liver dysfunction.

Also, you should not use products based on the plants discussed as an additional immunomodulator when taking medications with a similar effect.

Echinacea purpurea is an amazing gift of nature, capable of restoring health only with a reasonable approach to treatment and under vigilant medical supervision.

Content

The perennial plant Echinacea can compete with some synthetic immunostimulants in terms of its ability to enhance human immunity. Before the discovery of antibiotics, it was the most popular means of suppressing infection. These and many other positive properties of the plant are still in demand in pharmacology. To take advantage of the potential of Echinacea, people prepare tinctures, teas, tablets, and drops from it. Details of preparation, as well as rules of administration, are set out on the pages of the instructions for use.

Composition and release form

Echinacea tincture is presented in the form of a liquid of a brown-greenish or brownish-yellowish hue. It's spilling in glass bottles of 15, 25, 30, 40, 50 ml, which are placed in cardboard packages. The beneficial properties of the tincture are due to the following composition of echinacea:

Useful properties of components

The main beneficial property of Echinacea, thanks to which the herb has gained universal recognition and distribution in pharmacology, is its immunostimulating effect. In addition, the following beneficial benefits of the plant (flowers, herbs) are highlighted:

• substances contained in echinacea leaves are capable of removing radionuclides from the body, eliminating the effects of free radicals, and reducing the risk of cancer;
• the ability to cleanse the kidneys, liver and lungs of harmful substances accumulated during the life process;
• acceleration of tissue regeneration processes (wounds, fractures);
• obstacle to the aging process of the body;
• restoration of nails, skin, hair due to the content of polysaccharides;
• stimulation of male potency;
• counteracting visual impairment;
• relieving nervous irritation and fatigue;
• reduction of tumors;
• reducing the increased number of leukocytes in the blood vessels;
• antioxidant echinacea suppresses the proliferation of viruses and coccal infections;
• betaine reduces the risk of stroke and heart attack.

Indications for use

The use of echinacea is justified to strengthen the immune system. Other indications for use from the instructions:

• prevention of acute viral and respiratory diseases;
• complex therapy for the initial signs of colds and flu;
• as an adjuvant for recurrent infections of the respiratory and urinary tract;
• the need to stimulate the immune system;
• hepatitis, diabetes;
• an adjuvant for long-term antibiotic therapy of chronic infectious diseases.

Directions for use and dosage

Echinacea is sold in capsules, tablets, tincture, drops, tea and filter bags. The plant has a pronounced effect on the body. Regular use of echinacea preparations prevents colds during epidemics and calms the nerves. An aqueous infusion of the plant is taken 8 drops by adults, 3-5 drops by children.

An oil infusion of inflorescences and raw roots is useful for tuberculosis. You can make it yourself or buy it at a pharmacy. To prepare 500 g of raw material, pour 2.5 liters of unrefined sunflower oil and leave for 30–40 days., shake periodically. The strained liquid is mixed with 2 liters of sea buckthorn berries, taken a tablespoon three times a day.

Echinacea tablets

The easiest option for use is considered to be echinacea extract in tablets. They are designed to be absorbed. There are compressed herbal tablets available for swallowing. Adults and children over 12 years old are given 1 tablet. 3-4 times a day for a course of at least seven days. Instructions for use prohibit long-term use of the drug (over 8 weeks). Echinacea capsules are taken 1 pc. twice a day during meals for a month. It is repeated if necessary.

Echinacea tea

Instructions for use of Echinacea warn patients that the course of using tea should not exceed one month. It is best to buy ready-made tea at the pharmacy in sachets or filter bags. The brewed drink eliminates the consequences after taking antibiotics and prevents colds. To obtain tea, pour 2 tablespoons of raw material into 500 ml of boiling water and leave for half an hour.

To prevent colds and improve the functioning of the immune system, you need to take 200 ml of tea per day for a month. The decoction can also be used to eliminate joint pain, swelling, and headaches. To do this, pour a teaspoon of raw materials (leaves or inflorescences) with a glass of boiling water and place in a water bath for 15 minutes. Afterwards, the liquid is filtered through gauze, cooled and taken 70 ml three times a day before meals. You can store the broth for two days in the refrigerator.

According to the instructions, to eliminate diseases of the upper respiratory tract, chronic bronchitis and pneumonia, you can take a diluted decoction of echinacea. For this:

1. A tablespoon of dried herbs or inflorescences is poured into a glass of hot water, heated in a water bath for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. After cooling and filtering, dilute the resulting liquid with clean water to 200 ml.
3. Take a tablespoon of tea three times a day.

Tincture

Echinacea alcohol tincture is extremely useful for the immune system. It can treat gastritis, pancreatitis, kidney stones, vaginal papillomas and other gynecological problems. The tincture can be purchased at a pharmacy or made independently. Recipes:

1. Take 2 teaspoons of dried roots, mix with 100 ml of medical alcohol and leave for a week in a dark room. How to use:
   • Before meals, 20 drops three times a day.
   • Similarly, you can use alcohol tincture to eliminate ulcers and regulate metabolism when losing weight.
2. It is more beneficial for men to use a tincture from a fresh plant. The crushed stems and leaves are placed in a bottle, filled with vodka or alcohol so that their layer exceeds the level of the plants by 2-3 cm. The product is infused for three weeks in a dark place. For prostatitis, the composition is taken daily, 30 drops in three doses for a monthly course.
3. To strengthen the body during colds and normalize the female reproductive system, take 2 teaspoons of echinacea leaves, pour in 100 ml of vodka, and leave for 2-3 weeks. You need to take half a teaspoon half an hour before meals for 14 days.
4. For meningitis, you need to take 30 drops of the composition, dissolved in water or tea, three times a day.
5. To prevent diseases, take 20-30 drops daily three times a day (do not swallow, keep in mouth for a short time), in acute conditions you need to take 50 drops, then every 1-2 hours - 10-20 drops, for a course of no more than 8 weeks .

Echinacea drops

Echinacea purpurea tincture is as beneficial as drops. According to the instructions, they are prescribed for oral administration after eating food, diluted in 50–100 ml of water. Adviсe:

• During the acute period of the disease (the first 3-5 days), you should drink 30-40 drops 3-4 times per day.
• To maintain the effect - 20-30 drops 3-4 times a day for a course of 14 days.
• The maximum single dose is 60 drops, the daily dose is 240 drops (12 ml).
• If necessary and in agreement with the doctor, the course is extended to 1–1.5 months.

Side effects and contraindications

When taking echinacea, you need to be prepared for the fact that the herb can cause side effects such as decreased blood pressure (important for those suffering from hypertension), dizziness, flushing, facial swelling and shortness of breath. Echinacea also has contraindications for use. So, the instructions say that it cannot be used:

• with hypersensitivity to the components of the composition, plants of the Asteraceae family (chamomile, daisy, arnica, marigold);
• systemic connective tissue diseases, progressive tuberculosis, widespread atherosclerosis, leukemia;
• autoimmune diseases, multiple sclerosis;
• HIV infection, AIDS;
• children under 12 years of age;
• pregnancy, lactation (the safety of the drug is unknown).

Terms of sale and storage

Echinacea should be stored away from light at a temperature of 15–25°C. The shelf life varies depending on the preparation technology and ranges from 1.5 to 3 years, according to the instructions.

Price for echinacea preparations

Echinacea is an over-the-counter drug available in several forms. Approximate prices for medicine in Moscow:

Type of product	Manufacturer	Price, rubles
Lozenges 20 pcs.
Lozenges 24 pcs.	Dr. Theiss
Extra capsules 30 pcs.	Pharmakor
Forte solution for oral administration 50 ml	Dr. Theiss
Sachet with tea 5.6 g 10 pcs.
Herb in filter bags 1.5 g 20 pcs.
Alcohol tincture 50 ml	St. Petersburg Pharmaceutical Factory
Grass pack 50 g

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Weakened immunity is a real scourge of modern society. There are a lot of reasons for this, we will not discuss them in this article, but rather let’s talk about how to fix this matter.

Echinacea tincture, which has an excellent immunostimulating effect, will help us in this difficult matter. Thanks to it, your body will learn to resist viruses and various infections.

Let's get to know Echinacea purpurea better

Before moving directly to the tincture, I think that you need to get to know the plant itself better. So what is Echinacea? This is a perennial, very beautiful plant from the aster family. It looks like this.

Echinacea can reach 1 meter in height. Flowering time is about 2 months, from July to September. It grows well in country and homestead farms. If you wish, you can safely grow it yourself and use it for medicinal purposes.

If there is no such desire or opportunity, a pharmacy tincture of echinacea is also perfect for strengthening the immune system.

The uniqueness of Echinacea lies in the fact that all its parts are considered medicinal: leaves, roots, flowers. When preparing the tincture, mainly the roots are used, with a small addition of the rest of the echinacea.

Interesting fact! Known to everyone since childhood, Immunal contains echinacea in its composition!

Chemical composition of Echinacea

Echinacea has a very rich chemical composition, thanks to which it has such powerful healing properties. The roots and leaves differ markedly in composition. It’s difficult to say where he is richer, he’s just different. Therefore, for preparing a medicinal decoction, for example, the leaves are suitable, but for the tincture you definitely need the roots.

In addition to the above, all parts of echinacea contain enzymes, macro and microelements in approximately equal quantities, such as:

• calcium
• potassium
• silver
• selenium
• cobalt
• manganese
• molybdenum and others

Medicinal properties of Echinacea purpurea

As I already said, this plant has many medicinal properties. And this is not only an ability, as many mistakenly believe. This plant, when ingested into the body, can quickly kill most pathogenic bacteria and viruses, fight cancer cells, prevent the aging process in the body, etc.

Here is a complete list of medicinal properties that, for example, echinacea tincture has. So, with regular use in one form or another, it can:

• Increase the body's resistance to viral, bacterial and various fungal infections
• Increase the strength of bones and new body tissues
• Improve and speed up metabolism
• Remove harmful toxins and poisons from the body
• Lower blood sugar levels
• Strengthen immunity
• Prevent the formation of cancer cells
• Suppress allergic reactions in the body
• Slow down the aging process in the body
• Improve the condition and appearance of skin, hair and nails

A survey for those who have taken echinacea tincture for medicinal purposes. Answer honestly, did she help you or not?

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Indications for use

Indications for the use of Echinacea tincture may include:

• weak immunity
• cold or flu
• angina
• bronchitis (including chronic)
• sinusitis
• pharyngitis
• laryngitis
• tuberculosis
• bronchial asthma
• ischemia
• atherosclerosis
• immune system diseases
• Gastrointestinal diseases (ulcers, gastritis, etc.)
• neurasthenia
• neurosis
• chronic fatigue syndrome
• pyelonephritis
• cystitis
• urethritis
• glomerulonephritis
• metabolic disorders
• obesity
• diabetes
• inflammation of the ovaries, appendages
• candidiasis
• psoriasis
• insect bites

Important! Such an extensive list should not mislead you. The main purpose of echinacea tincture is to strengthen the immune system and fight viruses and harmful microorganisms. In other cases, it should be used only as an additional remedy to the main one prescribed by a doctor. As an independent and only treatment for serious diseases, it will be ineffective.

Echinacea tincture is not a panacea for all diseases, but at the same time an excellent means of prevention during flu epidemics, for example. Doctors often recommend this natural immunomodulator as a restorative remedy after a long course of antibiotic treatment or radiation therapy!

Contraindications and side effects from use

Contraindications include:

• individual intolerance
• pregnancy and breastfeeding period
• disruption of the normal functioning of the immune system
• chronic alcoholism
• systemic connective tissue pathologies
• blood diseases
• age up to 12 years (Echinacea tincture is also prescribed to young children, but only in consultation with a doctor)

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Side effects

Side effects from taking are possible in 2 cases:

1. in case of overdose
2. while ignoring contraindications

They can appear:

• nausea or even vomiting
• loss of appetite
• indigestion
• unexpected surges in blood pressure
• sleep disorders
• the appearance of a state of anxiety

Echinacea purpurea tincture is a powerful remedy, so before starting treatment, make sure that you are not allergic to it and that there are no contraindications. And of course, you don’t need to exceed the dosage.

In general, try to understand that herbal medicine (and taking alcoholic medicinal tinctures also refers to herbal medicine) is a long process and haste is completely inappropriate here. Herbal preparations (tinctures, decoctions, etc.) act on the body completely differently than the medicines we are used to.

Their action is softer and therefore slower. And they often treat not the disease itself, but the cause of its occurrence. Over the long term, this brings excellent results! The main thing is to have patience and faith.

Instructions for use of Echinacea tincture for adults

There are two methods of administration: internally and externally. Naturally, the dosage may decrease or increase, depending on the purpose of administration. For clarity, carefully study this table.

External use

Internal use

In the form of lotions and compresses, for the fastest healing of wounds of various locations, for psoriasis, severe itching, insect bites - 10 drops of echinacea tincture for 1 tablespoon of pharmaceutical saline solution. Apply to the wound and fix. Change 2 times a day.

To strengthen the immune system, for chronic fatigue - 30 drops 1 time per day (morning) 30 minutes before meals, diluting them in a small amount of water For diseases of the genitourinary system and digestive tract - in the morning, 30 minutes before meals, diluting 40 drops in a small amount of water. After 2 hours, another 20 drops. The next day and further, daily, 20 drops 3 times a day For diseases of the respiratory system - 5-15 drops, diluted with water 3 times a day. If necessary, in the first three days of treatment the number of doses can be increased up to 6 times a day. For diseases of the cardiovascular system - 30 drops 2-3 times a day, diluted in water. For children over 12 years of age, the dosage is reduced by 2 times. Treatment is carried out according to the scheme described above. The course of treatment without a break should not exceed 1.5 months.

Echinacea tincture - what is more, benefit or harm?

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Can children under 12 years old take Echinacea tincture?

Alcohol tincture in its classic form is allowed to be taken only by children over 12 years of age. But what if the child is only 3, 4, 5 years old or a little older? In this case, echinacea preparations in a different form are prescribed to strengthen the immune system. For example, it could be syrup or capsules.

There are times when it is simply necessary to put the immune system in order for a child even 1-2 years old. In this case, the pediatrician will prescribe one or another form of echinacea, which is most suitable for the baby at that age.

From 3 years of age, external use of echinacea decoction for respiratory diseases is allowed. But I want to emphasize again that your pediatrician must approve the treatment.

Do it yourself or buy it at the pharmacy

Those of you who read my blog know that I am an ardent supporter of making your own alcohol tinctures. Most of them actually turn out to be much more effective than their pharmacy counterparts.

What about Echinacea? Should I also make the tincture myself or will a pharmacy grade one be sufficient? It's up to you, dear readers, and only you.

If you want, then of course do it. Just take this matter seriously, because failure to comply with proportions is fraught. With a pharmacy tincture it’s easier in this regard, everything is already thought out for you and put on stream.

In pharmacies you can find very high-quality tinctures of different brands. According to my many years of observations, it is in no way inferior to homemade. Unlike, for example, or

Apparently the point is that the costs of its production are minimal (and, for example, ginseng is very expensive) and there is no point in counterfeiting or somehow corrupting it. There is a pure alcohol tincture, there is one in the form of syrup, non-alcoholic drops, etc.

How to make your own echinacea tincture at home

If you still decide to make the tincture yourself, you can use this recipe. At home, it is usually made either from the roots alone or from the flowers and leaves alone. I think that this is not correct, since pharmacy analogues use both. We will do the same!

• We take 80 grams of dry Echinacea roots and 20 grams of its flowers and leaves.
• Grind everything and pour 0.5 l. vodka. Place in a dark place for 2 weeks. It is advisable to shake the contents once a day.
• After 2 weeks of straining, you can begin treatment.

Take homemade echinacea tincture in the same way as the pharmacy one. The regimen was described by me above.