{"id":44005,"date":"2022-06-23T01:09:19","date_gmt":"2022-06-23T01:09:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=44005"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"echinacea-benefits-for-skin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/echinacea-benefits-for-skin\/","title":{"rendered":"Echinacea Benefits For Skin And Overall Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/echinacea-benefits-for-skin\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/echinacea-benefits-for-skin\/#1_Boosts_Immune_System\" >1. Boosts Immune System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/echinacea-benefits-for-skin\/#2_Reduces_Inflammation\" >2. Reduces Inflammation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/echinacea-benefits-for-skin\/#3_Heals_Wounds\" >3. Heals Wounds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/echinacea-benefits-for-skin\/#4_May_Help_Fight_Cancer\" >4. May Help Fight Cancer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/echinacea-benefits-for-skin\/#5_Reduces_Pain\" >5. Reduces Pain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/echinacea-benefits-for-skin\/#6_May_Reduce_anxiety\" >6. May Reduce anxiety<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/echinacea-benefits-for-skin\/#7_Protects_Skin\" >7. Protects Skin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/echinacea-benefits-for-skin\/#8_May_Promote_Heart_and_Metabolic_Health\" >8. May Promote Heart and Metabolic Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/echinacea-benefits-for-skin\/#How_To_Use_Echinacea\" >How To Use Echinacea?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/echinacea-benefits-for-skin\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/echinacea-benefits-for-skin\/#Q_What_Is_Echinacea\" >Q: What Is Echinacea?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/echinacea-benefits-for-skin\/#Q_What_Does_Echinacea_Do_To_The_Skin\" >Q: What Does Echinacea Do To The Skin?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/echinacea-benefits-for-skin\/#Q_Does_Echinacea_Help_With_Hair_Growth\" >Q: Does Echinacea Help With Hair Growth?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/echinacea-benefits-for-skin\/#Q_Is_Echinacea_Good_For_Wrinkles\" >Q: Is Echinacea Good For Wrinkles?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/echinacea-benefits-for-skin\/#Q_What_Are_The_Benefits_Of_Taking_Echinacea_Daily\" >Q: What Are The Benefits Of Taking Echinacea Daily?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As far as herbal remedies go, echinacea is one of the most popular \u2013 and for <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/resistant-starches-list\/\">good reason<\/a>. It&#8217;s been used traditionally to treat everything from the common cold to more serious conditions like cancer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S000629529900413X?via%3Dihub\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This purple flower is native to North America and has been used by Native Americans for centuries. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main active ingredient in echinacea is a compound called echinacin, which is thought to boost the immune system. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Echinacea is most commonly taken as a tea or tincture, but it can also be found in capsules, tablets, and even topical creams.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Echinacea_Benefits_For_Skin\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Echinacea_Benefits_For_Skin\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the most common echinacea <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/primal-diet-meal-plan\/\">benefits<\/a>:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Boosts_Immune_System\"><\/span><b>1. Boosts Immune System<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main benefit of echinacea is that it is thought to boost the immune system. This may help you fight off infections, viruses, and diseases (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2362099\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Echinacea is often taken at the first sign of a cold or other infection. It&#8217;s thought to help reduce the severity and duration of the illness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Echinacea_Benefits_For_Skin\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44351 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207540-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207540.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207540-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207540.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207540-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207540.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Reduces_Inflammation\"><\/span><b>2. Reduces Inflammation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Echinacea is also known for its anti-inflammatory <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cico-diet\/\">properties<\/a>. This might be helpful for conditions like arthritis, eczema, and psoriasis (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2223-7747\/11\/9\/1244\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to chronic inflammation\u2019s possibility of leading to serious health problems, echinacea may also help prevent some of these diseases (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41591-019-0675-0\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Heals_Wounds\"><\/span><b>3. Heals Wounds<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Echinacea has been shown to speed up the healing of wounds in mice. This is likely due to its anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating properties (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2763438\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_May_Help_Fight_Cancer\"><\/span><b>4. May Help Fight Cancer<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer is caused by the abnormal growth of cells. Some animal studies suggest that <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/one-meal-a-day-diet\/\">echinacea<\/a> may help fight cancer by stopping the growth of cancer cells (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1193558\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Echinacea_Benefits_For_Skin\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44357 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207548-1024x576.png\" alt=\"echinacea benefits\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207548.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207548-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207548.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207548.png 1441w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Reduces_Pain\"><\/span><b>5.<\/b><b> Reduces Pain<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Echinacea is sometimes used as a natural pain reliever. This is likely due to its <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/banting-diet\/\">anti-inflammatory properties<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0944711304701993?via%3Dihub\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/chicory-benefits\/\">Chicory: Everything You Need To Know About Its Benefits And Side Effects<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Echinacea_Benefits_For_Skin\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44352 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207542-1024x576.png\" alt=\"echinacea benefits\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207542.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207542-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207542.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207542.png 1306w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_May_Reduce_anxiety\"><\/span><b>6. May Reduce anxiety<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also thought to help with <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/grain-free-diet\/\">anxiety<\/a>. Research on this possible effect is still in its early stages(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2223-7747\/11\/9\/1244\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8762178\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Protects_Skin\"><\/span><b>7. Protects Skin<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Echinacea is often used in natural skin care products. It is thought to improve the health of the skin and even help fight acne (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1111\/j.1468-2494.2009.00559.x\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20830697\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_May_Promote_Heart_and_Metabolic_Health\"><\/span><b>8. May Promote Heart and Metabolic Health<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One test tube study suggests that echinacea may have properties which <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28061036\/\">could help manage high blood sugar<\/a> and blood pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Echinacea_Benefits_For_Skin\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44355 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207545-1024x576.png\" alt=\"echinacea benefits\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207545.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207545-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207545.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207545.png 1441w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Use_Echinacea\"><\/span><b>How To Use Echinacea?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Echinacea is available in many forms, including teas, tinctures, capsules, tablets, and topical creams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the most benefit, it&#8217;s best to take echinacea at the first sign of a cold or infection. However, if you are using echinacea for another purpose, follow the directions on the product you&#8217;re using.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Echinacea is generally considered safe <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sirtfood-diet\/\">for most people<\/a>. However, there are a few side effects to be aware of. These include upset stomach, diarrhea, headaches, and dizziness. These side effects are common among people who are allergic to other flowers such as daisies (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nccih.nih.gov\/health\/echinacea\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, if you have a ragweed allergy, you may also be allergic to echinacea (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacionline.org\/article\/S0091-6749(06)03543-3\/fulltext\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). If you&#8217;re pregnant or breastfeeding, it&#8217;s best to avoid echinacea as well. This herb can stimulate the immune system, which can be harmful to a developing fetus or infant. Echinacea is also not recommended for people with autoimmune disorders like lupus and multiple sclerosis. This is because echinacea can further stimulate the immune system (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26009695\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with any herb, it&#8217;s best to talk to your doctor before taking echinacea, especially if you have a medical condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you tend to let yourself off the hook, raise the white flag when things get tougher than you expected, send yourself on an unconscious binge-eating trip \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Echinacea_Benefits_For_Skin\">BetterMe app is here to help you<\/a> leave all of these sabotaging habits in the past!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Echinacea_Benefits_For_Skin\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44356 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207547-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207547.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207547-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207547.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207547.png 1441w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are answers to some common questions about echinacea:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_Is_Echinacea\"><\/span><b>Q: What Is Echinacea?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>A: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Echinacea is a flowering plant in the daisy family. It&#8217;s native to North America and has been used by Native Americans for centuries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main active ingredient in echinacea is a compound called echinacin, which is thought to boost the immune system. This herb is available in many forms, including teas, tinctures, capsules, tablets, and topical creams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Echinacea_Benefits_For_Skin\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44353 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207543-1024x576.png\" alt=\"echinacea benefits\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207543.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207543-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207543.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207543-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207543.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_Does_Echinacea_Do_To_The_Skin\"><\/span><b>Q: What Does Echinacea Do To The Skin?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>A: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Echinacea is thought to have several benefits for the skin, including reducing inflammation, speeding up wound healing, and fighting bacteria. In addition, echinacea contains antioxidants that can <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sonoma-diet-recipe\/\">help protect<\/a> the skin from damage caused by free radicals (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4441164\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Does_Echinacea_Help_With_Hair_Growth\"><\/span><b>Q: Does Echinacea Help With Hair Growth?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>A: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is some anecdotal evidence that echinacea may help with hair growth. It is said to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stimulate the stem cells associated with each hair follicle and promote hair growth. It is also said to increase blood circulation in the scalp, which helps promote hair growth. However, this is not scientifically proven.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employing shampoos and serums enriched with echinacea extracts may help alleviate itchy scalp due to its anti-inflammatory properties (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6251459\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Is_Echinacea_Good_For_Wrinkles\"><\/span><b>Q: Is Echinacea Good For Wrinkles?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>A: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Echinacea contains antioxidants that may help protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals. In addition, echinacea has anti-inflammatory properties that might help improve the appearance of the skin (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1111\/j.1468-2494.2009.00559.x\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/list-of-adaptogens-and-benefits\/\">List Of Adaptogens: Benefits And Side Effects<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Echinacea_Benefits_For_Skin\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44354 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207544-1024x576.png\" alt=\"echinacea benefits\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207544.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207544-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207544.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207544.png 1441w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_Are_The_Benefits_Of_Taking_Echinacea_Daily\"><\/span><b>Q: What Are The Benefits Of Taking Echinacea Daily?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>A: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Echinacea is thought to boost the immune system, making it a good choice for people who want to prevent or treat infections. In addition, echinacea has anti-inflammatory properties that might help to reduce the severity of conditions like allergies, asthma, and arthritis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, echinacea is rich in antioxidants, which can help to protect the body from damage caused by free radicals (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4441164\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It\u2019s best to talk to your doctor before taking echinacea for any reason.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Echinacea_Benefits_For_Skin\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As far as herbal remedies go, echinacea is one of the most popular \u2013 and for good reason. It&#8217;s been used traditionally to treat everything from the common cold to more serious conditions like cancer (2). This purple flower is native to North America and has been used by Native Americans for centuries. The main [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":37,"featured_media":44006,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[138],"tags":[],"coauthors":[117,87],"class_list":["post-44005","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-therapy"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Echinacea Benefits For Skin And Overall Health - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"\u2605 ECHINACEA BENEFITS FOR SKIN \u27a4 include reducing inflammation and speeding up wound healing. 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It's been used traditionally to treat everything from the common cold to more serious conditions like cancer (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S000629529900413X?via%3Dihub\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">). <\/span><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">This purple flower is native to North America and has been used by Native Americans for centuries. <\/span><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">The main active ingredient in echinacea is a compound called echinacin, which is thought to boost the immune system. <\/span><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Echinacea is most commonly taken as a tea or tincture, but it can also be found in capsules, tablets, and even topical creams.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Here are some of the most common echinacea <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/primal-diet-meal-plan\/\\\">benefits<\/a>:<\/span>\\r\\n<h2><b>1. Boosts Immune System<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">The main benefit of echinacea is that it is thought to boost the immune system. This may help you fight off infections, viruses, and diseases (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2362099\/\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">).<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Echinacea is often taken at the first sign of a cold or other infection. 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It's been used traditionally to treat everything from the common cold to more serious conditions like cancer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S000629529900413X?via%3Dihub\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This purple flower is native to North America and has been used by Native Americans for centuries. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main active ingredient in echinacea is a compound called echinacin, which is thought to boost the immune system. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Echinacea is most commonly taken as a tea or tincture, but it can also be found in capsules, tablets, and even topical creams.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the most common echinacea <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/primal-diet-meal-plan\/\">benefits<\/a>:<\/span>\r\n<h2><b>1. Boosts Immune System<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main benefit of echinacea is that it is thought to boost the immune system. This may help you fight off infections, viruses, and diseases (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2362099\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Echinacea is often taken at the first sign of a cold or other infection. It's thought to help reduce the severity and duration of the illness.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Echinacea_Benefits_For_Skin\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44351 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Frame-207540-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Bet ..."},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/echinacea-benefits-for-skin\/","url":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/echinacea-benefits-for-skin\/","name":"Echinacea Benefits For Skin And Overall Health - BetterMe","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/echinacea-benefits-for-skin\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/echinacea-benefits-for-skin\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/shutterstock_1833298018.jpg","dateModified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00","description":"\u2605 ECHINACEA BENEFITS FOR SKIN \u27a4 include reducing inflammation and speeding up wound healing. 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