Genus name-Echinacea purpurea
Habitat- located in most prairies, meadows, and open woods
Active chemical ingredients-Quercetin this chemical is anti-inflammatory and helps the immune system
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quercetin
Uses- can be used to treat boils, abscesses, and skin wounds such as blisters and snake bites
Preparation-ointment to place on wound using root of plant
Sources
http://www.naturalmedicinefacts.info/plant/echinacea-purpurea.html
http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/echinacea
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