{"product_id":"echinacea-purpurea-herb-purple-coneflower","title":"Echinacea Herb (Echinacea purpurea) — Bulk Dried Herb","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEchinacea Herb \u003cem\u003e(Echinacea purpurea)\u003c\/em\u003e — Purple Coneflower\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEchinacea is one of the most iconic and beloved botanicals of the North American prairie — a tall, striking perennial whose distinctive purple-pink ray flowers surrounding a spiny, cone-shaped center have made it one of the most recognizable wildflowers of the American Midwest. Used by numerous Native American peoples for centuries before European contact, Echinacea was adopted by 19th century Eclectic physicians and has since become one of the most widely used and extensively researched botanicals in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Echinacea purpurea is certified organic, cut and sifted from the aerial parts harvested at peak flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBotanical Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Echinacea purpurea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asteraceae (Daisy family)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple Coneflower, Echinacea, Eastern Purple Coneflower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Part Used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aerial herb (leaves, stems, and flowers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut \u0026amp; Sifted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified Organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried green herb with purple flower remnants and spiny cone fragments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mildly aromatic, slightly earthy, faintly floral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mildly bitter, slightly aromatic; produces a characteristic tingling sensation on the tongue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to the eastern and central United States, Echinacea purpurea is a robust perennial that grows to 1.5 meters in height, producing rough, lance-shaped leaves and large, solitary flower heads with drooping purple-pink ray florets surrounding a prominent, spiny, orange-brown central cone. The plant grows in open woodlands, prairies, and roadsides and is widely cultivated as an ornamental garden plant across the temperate world. The genus Echinacea contains nine species, all native to North America, of which E. purpurea, E. angustifolia, and E. pallida are the most commonly used botanically. The characteristic tingling sensation produced by Echinacea on the tongue is due to the presence of alkylamides and is considered a marker of quality and potency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEchinacea was used by at least 14 Native American nations, including the Cheyenne, Comanche, Dakota, and Omaha peoples, making it one of the most widely used medicinal plants among the indigenous peoples of the Great Plains. It was introduced to Western botanical practice by the Eclectic physician H.C.F. Meyer in the 1870s and quickly became one of the most popular botanicals in American Eclectic medicine. It was introduced to Europe in the early 20th century and has been the subject of extensive botanical research, particularly in Germany, where it remains one of the most studied and prescribed botanical preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuggested Preparations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInfusions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steep 1–2 teaspoons of dried herb in hot water for 10–15 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTinctures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-suited for alcohol extraction; look for a characteristic tingling sensation as a quality indicator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerbal Blends:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally combined with Elderberry, Goldenseal, and Astragalus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Sourcing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Certified Organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Identity Verified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Ethically Sourced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Small Batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ No Additives or Fillers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore in an airtight container in a cool, dark, dry place. Properly stored, dried Echinacea maintains its quality for 1–2 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Note on Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis product is sold as a botanical ingredient for educational and traditional use. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Those with allergies to plants in the Asteraceae family should use with caution. Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have an autoimmune condition or health concern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery purchase supports Twin Dragons Botanical Institute’s mission of botanical conservation, responsible sourcing, and the preservation of plant knowledge for future generations.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twin Dragons Botanical Institute","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51584054985003,"sku":"SQ5870383","price":5.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3333\/0731\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_5b67d472-6ccf-40b4-b501-359bc46f37e3.png?v=1764897075","url":"https:\/\/twin-dragons.com\/products\/echinacea-purpurea-herb-purple-coneflower","provider":"Twin Dragons Botanical Institute","version":"1.0","type":"link"}