Echinacea is an herb that so many people swear by for health benefits. The problem is, all the claims about the hybrid plant are mostly anecdotal because numerous scientists have said there hasn’t been solid confirmation about the herb’s benefits. However, there has been some negative reports about echinacea, and that the hybrid herb does a lot of damage to the human body. Below is an explanation.
Can cause liver damage: According to MedlinePlus and a report from Columbia University, taking echinacea can increase liver enzyme activity in the body, a symptom that can lead to liver damage in people.
It has been noted in the report, that many liver transplant patients were taking large doses of echinacea prior to their health issue.
