If carotid massage can be safely done, have the supine patient turn the head gently away from the side to be massaged. Gently palpate the carotid pulse just below the angle of the jaw. Massage the pulsation for 3-5 seconds by pushing in and back to compress the artery.
Echinacea is an herb. Several species of the echinacea plant are used to make medicine from its leaves, flower, and root. Echinacea is widely used to fight infections, especially the common cold and other upper respiratory infections.
Echinacea: The roots and herb of Echinacea species have attracted recent scientific interest because they may have immune stimulant properties. Echinacea has been studied alone and in combination with other herbs or supplements for immune system stimulation (including in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy).