Evidence supporting the use of: Echinacea angustifolia
For the body system: Lymphatics

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Echinacea angustifolia has a long history of traditional use by various Indigenous peoples of North America and later by European settlers, primarily as a remedy for infections, wounds, and as a general immune stimulant. Its use to support the lymphatic system is rooted in these traditions, with early herbalists describing its ability to 'cleanse the blood' and promote lymphatic drainage—concepts that align with historical understandings of the lymphatic system’s role in immune function and detoxification. However, despite its extensive use in folk medicine and inclusion in traditional herbal texts for lymphatic support (such as for swollen glands, abscesses, or lymphadenitis), scientific studies have focused mainly on Echinacea’s potential immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects, particularly in relation to upper respiratory tract infections. There is a lack of robust clinical research specifically investigating Echinacea angustifolia’s effects on lymphatic function or diseases of the lymphatic system. Most modern herbal formulations intended to support the lymphatics cite historical precedent rather than scientific validation. Therefore, while there is a strong tradition behind its use for the lymphatic system, current scientific evidence for this specific application is limited or extrapolated from its general immune effects rather than direct studies on lymphatic outcomes.

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Other body systems supported by Echinacea angustifolia

Gums
Immune System
Lymphatics
Mucus Membranes
Respiratory System

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