BestBotanicals -Echinacea purpurea herb-(Organic)4oz

Latin Name(s): Echinacea purpurea.

Also known as: Snake Root, Purple Coneflower, narrow-leaf echinacea, Kansas snakeroot, blacksamson.

Appearance: Green.

Aroma: Aromatic.

Taste: Bitter, numbing.

#Importance of product:

The most popular

American medicinal plant is Echinacea.

Its therapeutic value is well known.

The complex sugars of the herb are its immune stimulants.

#Features&details:

GMO Status: Non-GMO.

Allergen: None.

Additives: Free of any additives or preservatives.

#Use:

Can be put into capsules, teas or infused as an herbal extract. For cosmetic use can be put in salves, balms, lotions & other topical products.

#Warning:

Persons with allergies to other members of the Asteraceae family should exercise caution with Echinacea, due to the presence of Echinacea pollen.

Storage: Store in a sealed container in a cool, dry place.

Shelf Life: It is very difficult to pin down an exact expiration date for most single herbs as they do not really expire, they lose potency or strength over time but will still have value.

A huge part of the degradation rate of herbs depends also on the storage conditions of the herb, & even on the quality of the herb before storage – how it was grown, harvested, dried & processed.

If the product is left in hot places or open to sunlight then it will degrade much quicker than if it was stored in cool, dry place & sealed tightly.

A good rule of thumb is that herbs should be stored no longer than 2-3 years.