Description
Perennial
Hardy rhizomatous perennial, hairy, ovate-lanceolate leaves.
Bears orange-pink daisy-like flowers with a central spiky cone that becomes more pointed as the plant matures.
Full sun and drought tolerant.
Plant dies down in winter.
Can plant in a container.
Cover with compost in spring and soak well.
Culinary Uses
Sprinkle petals in salads and put in summer drinks.
Parts Used
Roots, rhizomes and aboveground parts.
Medicinal Uses. It is said that
Natural antibiotic, boost immune system.
Anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-allergenic, anti-inflammatory and detoxifying.
Treat Aids and other diseases affecting the auto-immune system.
Boils, septicaemia, cancer, syphilis, eczema, ear infections, infections of the respiratory and urinary tract, cold sores, blisters (Herpes simplex virus).
Externally:
Decoction - treat minor wounds, burns, boils, ulcers, skin inflammations and as a gargle for throat infections.
Dilute echinacea vinegar as a gargle and mouthwash for sore gums.
Add a dash of echinacea vinegar to the rinsing water after washing the face, to treat acne, oily skin, rashes and spots.
Dab onto insect bites.
Other Uses
Organic fertiliser:
Combine with comfrey to prepare a good foliar feed.
