INCI Name
What is it?
Leaves and aerial parts of plants are used. Traditional use & history, description and properties: Echinacea has a rich tradition of use by North American Plains Indians who used it medicinally more than any other plant. It was introduced into US medical practice in 1887 and was touted for use in conditions ranging from colds to syphilis. It continued to be prominent in modern American medicine in the early 20th century, and was discovered by Europeans, who have used it extensively since the 1930s, when modern research on Echinacea started in the 1930s in Germany. Today millions of Europeans use Echinacea as their primary therapy for colds, flus, infections, and for general immune-boosting effects.
Action/Benefits
Echinacea's antibacterial properties can stimulate wound healing and are of benefit to skin conditions such as burns, insect bites, ulcers, psoriasis, acne and eczema. Its anti-inflammatory properties may relieve arthritis and lymphatic swelling.
Used for spots (where there is a bacterial infection) and for staphylococcal and streptococcal infections. Bathe affected area with cotton wool dipped in Lactic Acid (3-4% diluted in water) and apply Echinacea Tincture after 5 minutes.
Also used for cradle cap and inflammation of the veins and gums. Echinacea Tincture is used as a Mouth Wash and to massage the gums.
Skin Care: Considered to regulate and soothe the skin and to enhance overall immunity. Use in Balms, Ointments, Creams, Lotions and Gels, Compresses and Toners for wounds, skin regeneration, skin infections, inflammatory skin conditions and conditions such as psoriasis and eczema. It is used primarily in Tincture form, but an Infusion can also be used. The Tincture is handy and easily diluted for use in Compresses to dress (fresh) wounds.
For Compresses, use 15-20g dried herb to 1 litre of water or 5% of the Tincture diluted in water.
Water or oil-soluble?
Water soluble.
Can I add it to ready-made products?
You can add it to all ready made products, like creams, lotions and shampoos but beware that all of them become thinner when you add an alcohol based product to a product based on emulsifiers, detergents and gels.
Recommended Dosage/How to use in products
Deodorant sprays you can use up to 80% as a blend of tinctures.
In toners and face spritzers for oily skin use up to 30% as a possible blend of tinctures.
Toners for other skin types use up to 20% as a possible blend of tinctures.
For an in depth article on how to use Herbs in your products please refer to the Skin Care Library at the bottom of this page.
Storage and Shelf Life
Store in a cool dark place and will keep for up to 6 years.
Related/Synergistic Products
For general healing purposes, blend with other Calendula products like the Tincture and Macerated Oil.
For wounds, ulcers, leg wounds etc blend it with Horestail and Yarrow Tinctures.
Wild Pansy herb decoction could also be added in creams, lotions and gels for the same skin problems including spotty skin and eczema.
Recipe
A recipe from Dr Vogel in Switzerland
60% Echinacea Tincture
Mix it together and apply 1:1 on wounds, ulcers and leg wounds.
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