This is especially true in the area of oxygen therapy. Although oxygen was first used as a therapeutic agent as far back as 1799, the modern era of oxygen therapy had to wait for the technology to be âinventedâ so oxygen could be safely and conveniently delivered to the home.
Echinacea /ËÉkÉ¨ËneÉªÊâ±É/ is a genus, or group of herbaceous flowering plants in the daisy family. The Echinacea genus has nine species, which are commonly called purple coneflowers.They are found only in eastern and central North America, where they are found growing in moist to dry prairies and open wooded areas. They have large, showy heads of composite flowers, blooming from early to late summer.he Echinacea genus has nine species, which are commonly called purple coneflowers. They are found only in eastern and central North America, where they are found growing in moist to dry prairies and open wooded areas. They have large, showy heads of composite flowers, blooming from early to late summer.
Echinacea tea is used to strengthen the immune system. As a gargle Echinacea is used to treat infected gums and sore throats. Used in a hot infusion the herb is said to reduce fever. It is traditionally used externally for slow-healing wounds, skin problems, insect bites and joint pains. Echinacea tea can also be used externally as a skin toner. It is said to do wonders for damaged skin.