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| tance against the invasion of pathogens such as streptococcus and listeria infection, and it has also been used internally and externally for ulcers caused by bed sores, diabetes and varicose veins.8 |
| Effects of Echinacea Purpurea Ointment on Afflictions of the Skin |
Condition | Nwnber of Patients | Success Rate
Inflammatory skin conditions |
212
87.4%
Wounds |
1,453
91.5%
Eczema |
628
82.3%
Burns |
626
96.3%
Herpes simplex |
222
91.4%
Varicose ulcers |
900
71.1%
| The most common way to use echinacea for the purpose of healing wounds is to apply it externally as a compress, wash, powder, ointment or salve. After washing with an echinacea solution, the sore or burn should be dusted with a freshly ground echinacea powder (or powder not more than a few months old), or covered with an echinacea ointment or salve and properly dressed. Initially, the dressing should be changed two to three times daily or as needed, depending on the severity of the wound, each time allowing a little exposure to air and sunlight, but taking care to prevent infection. However, some studies have shown that adding an internal administration of echinacea is more effective than using a topical application alone, emphasizing that it is ideal to treat wounds and most other conditions both internally and |
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