ECHINACEA PHARMACOLOGY
Barbara J. Andrews,
TheDogPlace.org Publisher and
SAAB
Member
Whether COVID-19 is an
accidental mutation or a retaliatory attack from China (due to our withdrawal
from the “trade deal”) it is a virus against which there are natural viral
killers. That said, there is also a reason that so many herbs originate from
China and why “ancient Chinese medicine” {Ref #1} is still in vogue.
The amazing exception is the
herb echinacea purpurea which only grows in North America! The fact is that
Echinacea, especially when combined with Goldenseal, is a powerful, proven,
inexpensive, and effective herbal cure for viruses we are led to believe can
only be cured by prescription medicines. Echinacea is also known as purple
coneflower or hedgehog coneflower.
Echinacea History
A 1985 study found that
echinacea, a common herb found only in America, stimulates the production of
white blood cells in the bone marrow of patients undergoing radiology treatment.
Then, within a year, a double-blind study of 203 patients with vaginal candida
revealed that echinacea was three times more effective than conventional
methods.
The following is partially
extracted from the Australian Journal of Medical Herbalism volume 4(4). The AJMH
is a professional scientific journal which accepts no product advertisements and
is therefore purely motivated.
Echinacea Medicine
The amazing medical properties
of Echinacea was recognized and introduced in 1887 by Dr. H.C.F. Meyer in the
form of Meyer’s Blood Purifier. Echinacea was effective and thus hugely popular
in America - until the February 27, 1908 issue of the Journal of the American
Medical Association. The AMA had launched in 1883 and that 1908 editorial was
already becoming typical disinformation.
Then, in another attempt to
discredit that which had been proven by “uneducated” herbology experts, the
November 1909 issue of JAMA published an article titled "Echinacea Considered
Valueless".
Yes, that is how long ago
“organized medicine” began to erase the competition of natural, effective,
low-cost herbal solutions.
Echinacea only grows wild in
North America. Early settlers first discovered it in the early 1800s before the
“Indian Wars” began. Native Americans used the narrow-leafed purple coneflower
for all internal and many external infections and in fact, it was their sole
option for snake bite. Interesting side note: cancer was unknown among the
indigenous (Native) Americans.
Echinacoside has an
interferon-like activity. It also has mild antibiotic activity against
Streptococcus and Staphylococcus aureus. In fact, 6 mg. echinacoside is
equivalent to one unit of penicillin. Oncolytic activities (destructive to tumor
cells) are attributed to the volatile oils of Echinacea.
An additionally amazing fact -
echinacea may be more effective as an antibiotic than cortisone. Just 0.04 mL of
fresh plant extract possesses a hyaluronidase inhibitory action equal to 1 mg of
cortisone.
The healing power of echinacea
is clinically proven but suppressed because it is natural, plentiful,
non-patentable, and cheap.
Clinical Studies Of Echinacea
A 1954 study of 200 psoriasis
patients showed that 90% had a definite remission.
A 1964 double blind study of
121 children with whooping cough. 50% were free of symptoms in five days. The
other 50% were free in ten days.
In 1978 a 5-month study
involving 4,598 patients with skin conditions involved 538 physicians outside of
hospitals from all parts of West Germany. Results were:
a) Inflammatory skin conditions (212 patients) has a success rate of 85.4% in 8.5 days
b) Wound category (1,453 patients) achieved a success rate of 91.5%
c) Eczema (628 patients) with a success rate of 82.3%
d) Burns (626 patients) with 96.3% success.
e) Herpes simplex (222 patients) with a 91.4% success.
f) Varicose ulcers (900 patients) 81.1% success.
Echinacea Experimental Studies in 1984 by H. Wagner et al studied purified
polysaccharides (EPS) from echinacea purpurea. It was observed that they
strongly activated macrophages. These macrophages developed pronounced
extracellular cytotoxicity against tumor cells. In 1991 German researchers found
that mice (fed Echinacea) were protected against otherwise lethal infections.
Indications: Stress, harsh environments, allergy seasons, or whenever the body
is in need of reinforcement. Echinacea may supply the boost required to maintain
the natural lines of resistance to mend injured tissue and to stimulate body
functioning.
In 1985 a study found that echinacea stimulates the production of white blood
cells in the bone marrow of patients undergoing radiology treatment. A year
later, a double-blind study of 203 patients with vaginal candida revealed that
echinacea was three times more effective than conventional methods.
My personal advice: Get a 1 oz. vial of liquid Echinacea and Goldenseal from
your health food store. Put it on any cut or skin infection (it is said to even
be effective on psoriasis) or take orally for any viral infection and be
prepared for a miracle, often within 12 hours!
Also for any upper respiratory infection, my personal “magic alphabet” is
vitamins A, B, C, D and Zinc taken orally every 4 hours. Results should be
obvious by the second dose.
Does echinacea or other natural infection-fighters work in dogs? Veterinary
information says yes, and in other animals. I have no medical degree, so I don’t
give medical advice. I can only say what works for me and my dogs.
{Ref #1}
Your Dog, Your Health -
Why COVID-19 and so many viruses originate in China, how it mutates and what it
means to you.
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