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If the Viridian Echinacea Root & Leaf extract safe for diabetes and osteoporosis?
I will give my father the Viridian Echinacea Root Extract & Leaf, but im not sure if it’s okay for him. He has diabetes and osteoporosis, and one must always be careful with these things. Is it safe for him?
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#2 written by *freedom* 2 years ago
Echinacea is a natural remedy for battling cold and flu. It’s an herbal treatment to stimulate immune function. I think it would be fine to give it to your father if he’s getting sick. It doesn’t have very many side effects whereas an antibiotic would have a lot of potential side effects. Echinacea is a “special occasion herb”. I know some people who take it regularly as a supplement, but it is really most effective when you take it at the first sign of a cold (you know….when you get that little tickle in the back of your throat). If your father has any allergies, then you should be careful administering herbal treatments to him as this could cause a reaction. Also, anyone with Leukemia, MS, Tuberculosis, AIDS, Lupus, or any auto-immune disease should not take Echinacea. For safety purposes, I would consult an herbalist rather than a regular MD. Most doctors/pharmacists know very little about an herb like Echinacea as they only specialize in prescribing antibiotics. They pretty much go along with the FDA’s false propaganda – that Echinacea does not have any medicinal benefits.
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#3 written by Jaguaress 2 years ago
You should be asking either a doctor, or someone who is experienced in herbal remedies – neither of which am I.
Why do you want to give him that? Echinacea is typically used for the immune system.
If you want to help his osteoporosis, check into both MSM and Sam-E, and look at cinnamon for his diabetes. For immune system, look at Cat’s Claw. (The MSM is a blood thinner, so may also help prevent strokes and such, but always ask his doctor about anything over the counter you give him.)
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As you know you need to talk to your Dr. to be sure what is right for your Father.
Here are a couple of links that should help:
http://diabetes.webmd.com/natural-remedies-type-2-diabetes
http://www.herbalremedies.com/echinacea-immune.html
Good luck!