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Coneflower

Echinacea angustifolia

Part of the plant used

Part of the plant used

Root

Major cosmetic applications

Major cosmetic applications

Skin protecting and repairing. Wound healing. Epithelizing. Moisturizing. Anti-aging. Anti-inflammatory. Anti-irritation.

Inception growing area

Inception growing area

Central and Southwest of United States

Traditional uses

Traditional uses

Treatment of localized and generalized infections, flu, respiratory disorders, sepsis and anti-inflammatory.

Curiosities

Curiosities

American Indians used it to treat all kinds of sores, wounds and even snake bites.