› Forums › HomeGrown Herbalist Student Forum › Medicinal Herbs › Drying Echinacea This topic has 1 reply, 2 voices, and was last updated 2 years, 9 months ago by . Viewing 1 reply thread Author Posts September 24, 2022 at 1:16 PM #15392 Marjean BoomsStudent When drying echinacea how is the center of the blossom processed? It is very thick and dense. Do I slice it? Just chop it up? Combine it with the petals or dry separately? September 30, 2022 at 5:31 PM #15797 Dr. Patrick JonesHomestead Instructor I’ve always just dried it all together. Might dry faster if you cut them in half I guess but I’ve never bothered. Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider. Author Posts Viewing 1 reply thread You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Log In Username: Password: Keep me signed in Log In Log in / Register