Also known as:
Purple Coneflower, Echinacea purpurea

Uses:
• Colds and flu
• Minor infections
• Wound healing
• Acne
• Allergies

Description:
Echinacea is one of the most popular herbs used in Europe. Whilst there are two other species of Echinacea which may be found in use, tests have shown that Echinacea purpurea has the greatest activity. It is considered to be the prime remedy for the immune system and this view has been supported by extensive research. The Native Americans were the first to recognise the value of the plant, using it for wound healing and snakebites.