Promoters of Echinacea say that the herb encourages the immune system and reduces many of the symptoms of colds, flu and some other illnesses, infections and conditions. Echinacea is a perennial plant, it lasts for many years.It is approximately from 1 to 2 feet (30 to 60 centimeters) tall when mature.chinacea is a very popular herb and people commonly take it to help combat flu and colds. It is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the daisy family-Asteraceae.
AP. DALLAS, Sept. 12â Samuel Bert, the man credited with inventing the snow cone ice machine, died Sunday at Baylor University Medical Center of complications from a fall that broke his hip two weeks ago. He was 88 years old. Mr. Bert worked at the State Fair of Texas for 65 years. His son, Nick, said his father invented a machine to mechanically scrape ice for snow cones in the late 1920's.
Although the menu has expanded since 1907 to include many more family favorites, from barbecue to limeades, Doumarâs still carries on the tradition of creating handmade waffle cones and ice cream. In fact, Doumarâs waffle cones are still made with the same recipe and waffle cone machine built by Abe Doumar. Over the past 100 years, Doumarâs has become an historic Hampton Roads landmark, known for its friendly staff, delicious food, fun atmosphere, and, of course, inventing the worldâs first waffle cone. Come by and enjoy a piece of Norfolkâs history and some of the best ice cream cones and barbecue around!