Echinacea Plant Virus. But human trials havent been able to prove this. An autoimmune disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis lupus or psoriasis.
Easy to grow these bold tough perennials are increasingly popular in gardens. Extracts of echinacea do seem to have an effect on the immune system your bodys defense against germs. One problem worth noting in Echinacea is aster yellows a virus-like disease caused by a phytoplasma.
The chemically characterized Echinacea preparation Echinaforce was capable of inhibiting completely the rhinovirus induced secretion of IL-6 interleukin-6 and IL-8 chemokine CXCL-8 in these.
There is no scientific evidence to show that echinacea can help treat prevent or cure cancer in any way. Apr 01 2003 It is also called coneflower. Flowering in late summer they combine well with other late perennials and grasses especially in prairie-style plantings. An autoimmune disorder such as rheumatoid arthritis lupus or psoriasis.