Purple coneflower is primarily offered in the form of juices, tinctures, tablets, dragées, capsules, drops, lozenges and other dosage forms. Semi-solid preparations are used for external application.
In addition to oral intake and external use, there is also the possibility of parenteral administration, that is, bypassing the intestine by injection into the vascular system.
Mean daily dose
Unless otherwise prescribed, the mean daily dose is 6-9 ml of the pressed juice. For parenteral use, the daily dose depends on the type and severity of the clinical picture and must be determined individually by a physician.
Treatment should not exceed eight weeks for oral intake and external use, and three weeks for parenteral administration.
Purple coneflower: preparation as a tea.
To make a tea from purple coneflower, pour boiling water over about 1.2 g of the cut herb (1 teaspoon equals about 2.5 g) and pass it through a tea strainer after about 10 minutes.
To strengthen the immune system and for colds, a cup of the freshly prepared tea can be drunk warm several times a day, preferably between meals. However, the intake of echinacea in the form of tea is not very common.
Contraindications to use
There are no contraindications for external use. Internally, purple coneflower should not be used in systemic diseases such as tuberculosis, leukosis, and multiple sclerosis. Parenteral administration is contraindicated in pregnant women, diabetics, and persons prone to allergies.
In case of prolonged infections with persistent symptoms, shortness of breath, fever and purulent or bloody sputum, a doctor should be consulted without fail.
Purple coneflower herb should be stored dry and protected from light.
