Which Echinacea Is Best?

Among the three most popular types of echinacea, David Winston, RH (AHG), a registered herbalist, recommends taking the strongest, Echinacea angustifolia, alone or in combination with Echinacea purpurea and/or Echinacea pallida. Like andrographis, echinacea stimulates the immune system, but in a different way.

Which is better Echinacea purpurea vs angustifolia?

There are two species that are easily found, Echinacea purpurea and Echinacea angustifolia. ... Many believe that Echinacea purpurea is inferior to Echinacea angustifolia and therefore less effective. Echinacea angustifolia is certainly more rare and many find it a bit more difficult to grow.

Which Echinacea plant is best for medicine?

Echinacea is commonly called purple coneflower, because the rich, bright purple flowers gradually form into a hardened cone. The most commonly used medicinal varieties are Echinacea purpurea and angustifolia.