Cut dried echinacea root for traditional home-apothecary preparations and custom herbal blends.
Flavour and Character
Earthy, woody and slightly tingling, with the strong character expected from a traditional dried root.
Ways to Use
- Prepare as a traditional slow herbal decoction
- Add in small amounts to custom root and herb blends
- Use in traditional tincture-making projects
- Keep in the home apothecary for botanical preparations
How to Prepare a Decoction
Add 1 teaspoon of cut root per cup of water. Bring to a gentle simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, then strain. Roots generally need longer preparation than leaves and flowers.
Ingredients
100% dried echinacea root.
Available in an amber apothecary jar or a lower-waste refill pouch. Packed in small batches by Alpine Apothecary in the Snowy Mountains, NSW.
Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from heat, moisture and direct sunlight.
Caution: Seek professional advice before use if pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication, managing an autoimmune condition or sensitive to plants in the daisy family.
