Echinacea
Echinacea is a member of the daisy family and is also known as the coneflower. The echinacea has gray-green leaves and daisy-like flowers in shades of red or yellow. The leaves can be dried and used in teas, tinctures, extracts, and lotions.
When applied topically, echinacea helps to relieve itching and promote healing in open wounds. You can also take it orally for the same purposes. Herbalists recommend taking echinacea orally for at least two weeks before applying it topically. The herb should not be used for deep cuts or wounds but only to shallow ones already starting to heal. Wash your hands thoroughly before handling the herb, so you do not contaminate your open wounds with bacteria from your hands.
