Echinacea

Echinacea
£1.20

Pure Herbal Immune Lift

Hand‑harvested purple‑coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) tops, gently air‑dried until soft and aromatic. Famous for its immune‑modulating alkylamides and antiviral polysaccharides, this single‑herb forage helps fortify natural defences, soothe inflamed tissues, and add a fragrant floral crunch to any hay pile.

🌿 What’s Inside & Why It Helps

  • 100 % dried echinacea leaf, stem & petal – nothing else.

    • Immune support – stimulates innate and adaptive immunity, helping pets ward off seasonal sniffles PMCVca

    • Antiviral & antibacterial compounds – echinacoside and cichoric acid may inhibit common pathogens PMCScienceDirect

    • Anti‑inflammatory action – flavonoids calm irritated tissues and joints ScienceDirect

    • Digestive aid – gentle bitter properties can boost appetite and ease minor gut upsets Feed My Paws

Soft‑drying locks in active constituents while keeping each piece pliable, not brittle.

🥄 Feeding Guide (per animal)

  • Rabbits: 2 level tablespoons daily mixed through hay.

  • Guinea pigs: 1 heaped tablespoon daily scattered over hay.

  • Chinchillas: 1 teaspoon every other day (herb is potent).

  • Degus: 1 teaspoon three times a week.

  • Gerbils: ½ teaspoon twice a week; hide in bedding.

  • Rats: ½ teaspoon twice a week, crumbled into veg.

  • Mice: ¼ teaspoon once a week.

  • Hamsters: pinch (≈ ¼ teaspoon) once a week in a forage toy.

  • Parakeets: ½ teaspoon once a week, crumbled over seed.

  • Chickens: 1–2 teaspoons per hen, two or three times a week, scattered in the run.

  • Tortoises (leaf‑eaters): small handful once a fortnight mixed with fresh weeds.

  • Green iguanas: 1 loose tablespoon once a week in salad greens.

  • Hedgehogs & chipmunks: tiny pinch (≤ ¼ teaspoon) once a week for enrichment.

Always provide fresh water and remove any uneaten herbs after 12 hours.

⚠️ Allergy Note

Echinacea is a daisy‑family plant—avoid if your pet has shown sensitivity to chamomile, calendula, or ragweed.

🌟 Why You’ll Love It

  • Single‑herb purity—perfect for rotation or targeted immune boosts

  • No sugars, grains, or fillers—just fragrant, functional botanicals

  • Encourages natural foraging and gentle chewing

  • Handmade in small, ethical batches—each purchase supports Guinea Garden Sanctuary

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