Echinacea Angustifolia vs Devil's Bit Scabious

The species with highest alkylamide content; preferred by Eclectic physicians; root contains highest concentrations of immunomodulating compounds.

European meadow herb historically used for plague, fevers, and as wound healer, important in Celtic and Irish folk medicine.

Alkylamides, Echinacoside, Polysaccharides, Caffeic acid derivatives

loganin, sweroside, caffeoyl glycosides, flavonoids, iridoids

Primary immune herb used by Plains Native Americans, Blood purifier and anti-syphilitic in Eclectic medicine, Wound healing and anti-infectious

Plague and epidemic fever in medieval European medicine, Skin conditions and wound healing, Cough and respiratory conditions, Fever management in Irish folk medicine

Immune modulation, Cold prevention, Anti-inflammatory

Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Expectorant

300-500mg root extract or 2-4ml tincture three times daily during illness

2-4g dried herb tea 3x daily; 2-3ml tincture 3x daily

Avoid with immunosuppressants, Possible Asteraceae allergy

Pregnancy in large doses

Allergic reactions, GI disturbance

Mild gastric upset