Herb of the Month: Echinacea

Herb of the Month—Echinacea
Echinacea is popularly believed to be an immunostimulator , stimulating the body's non-specific immune system and warding off infections.
Proponents of echinacea assert that it is not a "one-dose" treatment, and that in order to work effectively, a dose should be taken at the very first sign of a cold symptom. Subsequent doses are called for every two to four hours after the first dose, including during the overnight sleeping period, until the cold symptoms have disappeared.

This section is for information purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.

Herb of the Month

Cayenne

Many herbalists believe that Cayenne is the most useful and valuable herb in the herb kingdom, not only for the entire digestive system, but also for the heart and circulatory system. Cayenne is a medicinal and nutritional herb. It is a very high source of Vitamins A and C, has the complete B complexes, and is very rich in organic calcium and potassium, which is one of the reasons it is good for the heart.

Cayenne is said to be best for improving circulation, but is reported to have many other healing properties as well. It may stop bleeding—either internally or externally. President Brigham Young asked the Saints crossing the plains to carry enough cayenne for each person in case of sickness or injury.

Cayenne can be used in capsule or tincture form and can be purchased in different “heats” (strengths).

This section is for information purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.