Last update: July 1, 2015
Moderately safe. Probably compatible.
Mild risk possible. Follow up recommended.
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We do not have alternatives for Coneflower.
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Coneflower is also known as Echinacea. Here it is a list of alternative known names::
Coneflower in other languages or writings:
Main tradenames from several countries containing Coneflower in its composition:
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Plant that is widely used even during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Because a lack of toxicity with an appropriate dose and moderate consumption it should be compatible with breastfeeding.
The roots and aerial summits are used. It contains polysaccharides, essential oil, flavonoids, pyrrolizidine alkaloids among others.
Unproven effects: immune stimulant, wound healing, anti-inflammatory.
Indications are: common cold, bronchitis, skin lesions.Roots and aerial summits are used.
It contains polysaccharides, essential oil, flavonoids, pyrrolizidine alkaloids ...
Unproven effects: immune stimulant, wound healing, anti-inflammatory.
Indications according to Commission E of German Ministry of Health: common cold, bronchitis, skin lesions.
Contrary to the European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy (ESCOP), the European Medication Agency does not recommend usage in younger than 12 years (allergy risk). Avoid using for longer than 8 weeks (risk for leukopenia)