My husband has had four terrible colds since fall, and I haven’t caught any of them. I have been hearing, however, that it is not good to continue taking Echinacea over a long period of time. I ...

Echinacea, also known as coneflower, is a versatile and hardy perennial native to North America. Widely recognized for its medicinal properties, especially in boosting the immune system, echinacea ...

Q: I bought a bunch of echinacea because they were selling for $1 a pot. Such a deal. My plan was to plant them now, but on the Web it says to plant them in the spring. Will they die if I put them ...

The seeds of the echinacea flower are a favorite food source for many birds, particularly during the fall and winter months when other food sources may be scarce. By leaving the seed heads on the ...

Echinacea tincture is easy to make. ... It was late fall and I was attending a barter faire, with lovingly prepared or harvested items for trade by people in my community.

Echinacea, also known as coneflower, is a purple flower that commonly grows in the woods and fields of North America. Native Americans in the midwestern part of the U.S. have been using it as a ...

BOSTON (CBS) - Echinacea is an herb used by many people to treat the common cold. It has been theorized that it stimulates the body's immune system allowing the body to better fight infections ...

Although the benefits of echinacea for the common cold are uncertain, the risks seem to be low. The most common side effect is upset stomach . But some people can have allergic reactions.

Dec. 3 -- Parents whose kids are suffering the sniffles would try just about anything to help them get better. But at least one herbal "remedy" — echinacea — may simply be a waste of money ...

Echinacea is a group of flowering plants that belong to the daisy family, along with plants like sunflowers, chicory, chamomile, and chrysanthemums. The leaves and roots of the plant have long ...

Echinacea Put to the Test. Mt. Cuba completed a second multiyear study of Echinacea in 2020, comparing the many species and cultivars — a total of 75 coneflowers, said Sam Hoadley, the trial ...

You might recognize echinacea as an ingredient in the tea and cough drops tucked away in many a kitchen cupboard. A popular remedy for the cold and flu, some now claim this herb can prevent COVID-19.