Is the herb Echinacea harmful if ingested?
Is there anything that may cause harm when using this other herb?
I'm assuming no, because there were no warnings, but you can never be too sure about these things.
Thanks For Your Help
♥WhatsHerName
2007-03-14 09:09:47 · 5 answers · asked by ~Whatshername~ 2 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
*when using this herb*
2007-03-14 09:10:40 · update #1
The potent part of the Echinacea plant is the root. It is most potent when dug in the fall, after the seed pod has formed. Of the species, Angustifolia and Purpurea are the only ones widely tested. The leaf and flower are practically worthless, and is the main component of the cheaper brands I've seen in the supermarket. The most potent medicines are extracts, either liquid or powder, standardized is best. Powdered Echinacea capsules should be grayish white, NOT green.
The only warning I've ever seen is that if you are allergic to ragweed you might possibly have a reaction to Echinacea. If you chewed on fresh root very long, it would numb your tongue.
2007-03-14 10:36:25 · answer #1 · answered by Janet S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it is not harmfull, take it with golden seal and it can wipe out a cold fast!!
2007-03-14 17:36:47 · answer #2 · answered by Elias 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it has pretty well been proven that echinacea has no medicinal value, so there isnt any need to take it in the first place...
2007-03-14 16:24:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
no...I take an enchinacea pill anytime I feel I'm getting sick (with goldenseal & vitamin C) and 9/10 times it keeps me heallthy
2007-03-14 16:18:08 · answer #4 · answered by autumn 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no ,it is okay to eat .If you take it too long it stops working.
2007-03-14 18:22:31 · answer #5 · answered by -bls 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋