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 has been hailed as an all around immune booster that relieves symptoms of hay fever, ulcers and arthritis. As a topical, extracts of the Echinacea plant can even be used to help cure eczema, psoriasis, and herpes simplex. Echinacea comes in many different forms and is included in a wide array of supplements.