Dried Echinacea

Dried echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) is one of the most widely used herbs for traditional immune support. These are the certified organic aerial parts, the leaves, stems and flowers, dried whole and ready to brew as a tea or use in your own herbal preparations. The aerials carry the signature mild tingle on the tongue from naturally occurring alkamides, a hallmark of well-dried echinacea herb. Key Benefits Immune support: Traditionally used to support healthy immune function and the body's natural defences, particularly during the colder months. Rich in chicoric acid: The aerial parts of Echinacea purpurea are particularly high in chicoric acid and other caffeic acid derivatives, alongside alkamides and polysaccharides. Versatile preparation: Steep as a tea, blend with other herbs for an immune infusion, or use as a base for home tincture making. Certified organic: Grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilisers. Authentic species: Echinacea purpurea is the most studied and most widely traded echinacea, with a long history of use in Western herbalism. How to Use Tea: Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried echinacea aerials to a cup of boiling water. Steep covered for 10 to 15 minutes, strain and drink. Up to 3 cups daily during cold and flu season. Stronger preparation: Combine the aerials with Echinacea Root for a more potent infusion. The root contains higher concentrations of alkamides, while the aerials contribute chicoric acid. Immune blend: Combine with Elderberries and Elderflower for a traditional cold and flu season blend. Add honey and lemon to taste. Tincture: Pack a jar one-third full with the dried aerials, cover with vodka (40% alcohol), seal, and steep in a dark place for 4 to 6 weeks, shaking daily. Strain and store the liquid in a dropper bottle. Good to Know Echinacea is native to the prairies of North America, where it was one of the most widely used medicinal plants among First Nations peoples long before it entered Western herbalism. The name comes from the Greek echinos, meaning hedgehog, a reference to the spiky central cone of the flower. Aerials versus root: the aerial parts are higher in chicoric acid and polysaccharides, while the root carries more alkamides. Many traditional preparations combine both for a fuller compound profile. If you've previously bought our Australian-grown echinacea tea, this imported organic aerials product is the same plant species, prepared the same way. Not recommended for people with autoimmune conditions or progressive systemic diseases. Avoid if allergic to plants in the daisy family (Asteraceae). This information is not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medication.