Echinacea is one of the bestselling medicinal plants sold today in
the united states. species of echinacea are originated from native
indian culture,most research on the plant ,however, is conducted in
germany and not in the united states.
the new settlers of america have learned the use of echinacea from
the indians, in germany the echinacea has turned popular only in
the begining of the 20th century.
the indians used the echinacea as a treatment for snake bites – this use
granted the root of echinacea it’s nickname – “Snake Root” . also credited
for this name were the physical properties of the root which was of black
and thick diameter. the indians also used the root to treat other stings.
Josh Mitchel,
Flowers in Medicine
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