{"product_id":"dried-echinacea","title":"Dried Echinacea","description":"\u003cp\u003eDried echinacea (\u003cem\u003eEchinacea purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most widely used herbs for traditional immune support. These are the certified organic aerial parts, the leaves, stems and flowers, dried whole and ready to brew as a tea or use in your own herbal preparations. The aerials carry the signature mild tingle on the tongue from naturally occurring alkamides, a hallmark of well-dried echinacea herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmune support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally used to support healthy immune function and the body's natural defences, particularly during the colder months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich in chicoric acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e The aerial parts of \u003cem\u003eEchinacea purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e are particularly high in chicoric acid and other caffeic acid derivatives, alongside alkamides and polysaccharides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steep as a tea, blend with other herbs for an immune infusion, or use as a base for home tincture making.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified organic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilisers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic species:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eEchinacea purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e is the most studied and most widely traded echinacea, with a long history of use in Western herbalism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single js-acc-single\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"content-uses\" class=\"accordion-single-title label collapsible-trigger collapsible-trigger-btn collapsible-trigger-btn--borders collapsible--auto-height\" type=\"button\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"collapsible-trigger__layout\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content collapsible-content--all\" id=\"content-uses\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content__inner rte\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried echinacea aerials to a cup of boiling water. Steep covered for 10 to 15 minutes, strain and drink. Up to 3 cups daily during cold and flu season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStronger preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combine the aerials with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-echinacea-root\"\u003eEchinacea Root\u003c\/a\u003e for a more potent infusion. The root contains higher concentrations of alkamides, while the aerials contribute chicoric acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImmune blend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combine with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-elderberries\"\u003eElderberries\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-elder-flower\"\u003eElderflower\u003c\/a\u003e for a traditional cold and flu season blend. Add honey and lemon to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTincture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pack a jar one-third full with the dried aerials, cover with vodka (40% alcohol), seal, and steep in a dark place for 4 to 6 weeks, shaking daily. Strain and store the liquid in a dropper bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"content-notes\" class=\"accordion-single-title label collapsible-trigger collapsible-trigger-btn collapsible-trigger-btn--borders collapsible--auto-height\" type=\"button\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"collapsible-trigger__layout\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content collapsible-content--all\" id=\"content-notes\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content__inner rte\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eEchinacea is native to the prairies of North America, where it was one of the most widely used medicinal plants among First Nations peoples long before it entered Western herbalism. The name comes from the Greek \u003cem\u003eechinos\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning hedgehog, a reference to the spiky central cone of the flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eAerials versus root: the aerial parts are higher in chicoric acid and polysaccharides, while the root carries more alkamides. Many traditional preparations combine both for a fuller compound profile. If you've previously bought our Australian-grown \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-echinacea-tea\"\u003eechinacea tea\u003c\/a\u003e, this imported organic aerials product is the same plant species, prepared the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot recommended for people with autoimmune conditions or progressive systemic diseases. Avoid if allergic to plants in the daisy family (Asteraceae). This information is not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medication.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"herbcottage","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":32539569094756,"sku":"dried_124","price":11.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":32539569160292,"sku":"dried_126","price":29.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":32539569127524,"sku":"dried_125","price":59.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0039\/7780\/5924\/products\/echinacea-leaf-flower.jpg?v=1644830541","url":"https:\/\/www.herbcottage.com.au\/products\/dried-echinacea","provider":"Mudbrick Herb Cottage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}