Summary: Echinacea pallida (Echinacea) is a plant in the Asteraceae family. Verdica documents 3 traditional uses, 85 phytochemical compounds, and 7 herb-drug interactions for this species.
Echinacea species Echinacea (E. angustifolia, E. purpurea and E. pallida) is one of the world's most important medicinal herbs. Research shows that stimulating the immune system can raise the body's resistance to bacterial and viral infections. It is also an antibiotic and helps to relieve allergies. The leaf, flower, and root are used. Plants in this genus were probably the most frequently used of all North American Indian herbal remedies. Echinacea attracts butterflies and beneficial insects, including parasitic wasps. It is a shelter plant for beneficial insects and a wildlife Food for seed-eating birds—a favourite of the American Goldfinch. Echinacea is a pioneer plant helping to reestablish overused or damaged land. Once established, this species can tolerate prolonged dry conditions. Harvesting: Roots in late autumn. Flowers in summer when they are fully open.
| Sunlight | Full sun to partial shade |
| Watering | Moderate — water when top inch of soil is dry |
| Soil | Well-drained, average fertility |
| Hardiness Zone | Varies widely (USDA 3-11) |
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