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Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench
Also known as: Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench, Echinacea purpurea
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A Comprehensive Review on the Therapeutic Properties of ... traditionalmedicine.actabotanica.org 6 facts
claimEchinacea (Echinacea purpurea) is a flowering plant native to North America that has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to boost the immune system.
claimEchinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower) is applied as a phytomedicine in the treatment of infectious diseases, according to a 2012 study.
referenceS. Pleschka et al. published a study in Phytomedicine in 2009 on the anti-viral properties and mode of action of standardized Echinacea purpurea extract against avian influenza (H5N1, H7N7) and swine-origin H1N1.
claimGarlic (Allium sativum), Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea), and Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) possess antimicrobial and antiviral properties that assist in combating pathogens such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
claimScientific research has provided evidence supporting the therapeutic properties of medicinal plants, including Turmeric (Curcuma longa), Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea), and Ginseng (Panax ginseng).
claimEchinacea (Echinacea purpurea), also known as purple coneflower, is a perennial herb native to North America used as an immune booster and to treat respiratory infections, common colds, and flu symptoms.
Medicinal plants: bioactive compounds, biological activities ... frontiersin.org 3 facts
claimEchinacosides and flavonoids, bioactive compounds found in Echinacea purpurea (purple coneflower), are effective against the MDR microorganism Staphylococcus aureus.
claimAbdelmotaleb et al. reported that Echinacea purpurea extracts augmented macrophage function against multidrug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
referenceAbdelmotaleb et al. (2023) evaluated the antibacterial efficacy and phytochemical composition of Echinacea purpurea against multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacterial strains of clinical origin.
Medicinal plants and human health: a comprehensive review of ... link.springer.com Nov 5, 2025 1 fact
referencePanahirad S, Dadpour M, Gohari G, and Fotopoulos V (2024) found that the simultaneous application of titanium dioxide (TiO2) and zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles ameliorates lead (Pb) stress effects in the medicinal plant Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench.
Investigation Utilization of Medicinal Plants: From Historical ... sciltp.com 1 fact
referenceJ. Barnes, L.A. Anderson, and S. Gibbons published a review of the chemistry, pharmacology, and clinical properties of Echinacea species (Echinacea angustifolia, Echinacea pallida, and Echinacea purpurea) in the Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology in 2005.