The first day of June today and the Coneflowers are blooming like crazy. These plants grow to about 3 feet tall and are a perennial. It is sometimes called Wild Echinacea, which is derived from the Greek word "echinos", meaning hedgehog as the center, when dried, resembles a hedgehog.
This plant has many medicinal uses, Echinacea is a chemical found in its roots. Bees and Butterflies are highly attracted to Coneflowers. Native Americans made tea from roots and drank it for colds. It was also thought to boost the immune system. Since the 19th century, it has been used to treat snakebites, anthrax and pain relief. Some tribes chewed the stems for sore throat. They also noticed that elk and deer that were sick or wounded would eat this plant for its healing qualities , therefore, they called it Elk Root. It is also used for treatment of septicemia.
"There is none to plead thy cause, that thou mayest be bound up: thou has no healing medicine."
Jeremiah 30:13 KJV
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