ECHINACEA PURPUREA AS A MEDICINAL PLANT

Abstract

Medicinal plants are widely used in feeding farm animals. In addition, the active components of medicinal plants have always been an important source of ingredients for pharmaceuticals and specialized food products, including biologically active additives. However, the study of their molecular pharmacology poses a challenge, since they offer a large chemical diversity of active substances with different multipharmacological activities. The purpose of the study is to provide an analysis of scientific developments in recent years on the use of preparations and functional products based on Echinacea purpurea in medicine and nutrition, taking into account the distribution and availability of Echinacea purpurea as a medicinal plant. Echinacea stimulates the immune system, reduces blood sugar, anxiety and inflammation, improves skin health, has anti-cancer properties, and may serve as a viable alternative to chlorhexidine. Suggested dosages depend on the form of echinacea. It may help prevent colds, shorten their duration or relieve symptoms, and be effective as a preventive treatment for CoV. Echinacea is considered safe and well tolerated when used in a controlled manner. The absence of pronounced side effects allows us to recommend echinacea extracts as components of functional and dietary nutrition. It may be one of the most promising herbal remedies for improving the immunity of various types of farm animals and humans. The popularity of Echinacea purpurea is associated with its availability and effectiveness due to the high content of biologically active substances and targeted action. The potential of Echinacea has not yet been fully realized.