Preliminary studies indicate that all three
echinacea species may help support joint health in the face of free radical - induced stressors, which is probably due to its polyphenolic compounds.
The pharmacological activity of
each echinacea species appears to reflect the slight variation in the amount of active ingredients and their chemical profiles.
Not exact matches
The first
species,
Echinacea purpurea (E. purpurea) comes from the aerial parts — also classified as the upper part of the plant — whereas the other two
species,
Echinacea angustifolia (E. angustifolia) and
Echinacea pallida (E. pallida), can be found in the roots.
Before we dive into the science behind the claims, it's important to note that all
echinacea is not created equal, as there are three different
species, which each have their own unique properties.
In addition to demonstrating its effectiveness, the authors also highlighted the importance of identifying the
species and preparation methods for
echinacea.
The researchers noted that the effectiveness will vary greatly based on the
species and the concentration in each
echinacea preparation.
Echinacea purpurea is the
species most often used as a natural remedy and in folk medicine.
In general, because there are such an abundance of
echinacea products made with different
species of the plant and sometimes additional ingredients, it's always important to check the ingredients and quality of your supplement.
The parts of
echinacea used in traditional herbal systems are the roots and aerial parts of three species: Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifolia and Echinacea
echinacea used in traditional herbal systems are the roots and aerial parts of three
species:
Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifolia and Echinacea
Echinacea purpurea,
Echinacea angustifolia and Echinacea
Echinacea angustifolia and
EchinaceaEchinacea pallida.