Echinacea, the purple coneflower, is the best known herb for stimulating the immune system and treating infectious diseases. Thousands of people across the world use echinacea preparations against colds and flu, minor infections, and a host of other major and minor ailments.
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History
This native American herb has an impressive record of laboratory and clinical research. Traditionally used by the North American Plains Indians, today millions of Europeans use echinacea as their primary therapy for colds, flus, infections, and for other general medicinal purposes.
Benefits
• Colds, coughs and flu and other upper respiratory conditions
• Enlarged lymph glands, sore throat
• Urinary tract infections
• Other minor infections
• May help combat herpes and candida
• Wounds, skin regeneration and skin infections (external use)
• Psoriasis, eczema and inflammatory skin conditions (external use)