Coneflower Echinacea species

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Description: herbaceous perennial with prominent cone-shaped
disk surrounded by petals pale pink, dark pink, purple and
white; June - September
Part used: root (fresh or dried) and occasionally flowers and
leaves.
Used as/for: anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, immune stimulant,
detoxifier, increases sweating, heals wounds, antiallergenic,
infections, skin irritations, poison oak and ivy, fevers, colds,
coughs, earaches, blood poisoning, toothaches and snake
bites.
Preparations: tinctures, infusions, decoctions, capsules.
Habitat: open woods, fields, meadows and prairies.