Echinacea angustifolia: the root is used
Echinacea purpurea: the above-ground parts are used
They work very well combined together and should be tinctured fresh. It is really far superior if tinctured fresh.
A good quality tincture should make your mouth numb and be very acrid!
One of my favorite herbs to move the lymph and support the immune system.
There is a lot we can do to support lipedema, but sometimes all those “shoulds” become another source of stress. Let’s look at how physical and emotional stress can affect the body and why calming the stress response deserves a place in your lipedema toolkit.
Lemon balm is one of my favorite herbs to grow and use. From helping light sleepers finally get a restful night’s sleep to supporting emotional well-being, soothing cold sores, and comforting sore mouths, this gentle herb has earned a permanent place in my garden and herbal apothecary. Discover why I reach for lemon balm again and again and how I like to use it both fresh and in herbal preparations.