Echinacea (also known as Purple Coneflower) is a flower belonging to the daisy family and certain species have long been used in Native American medicine practices. Echinacea purpurea is known for its bright pinkish purple petals and spiney centre, and is used in supplements for immune health.
It is often used to help combat the during and severity of common symptoms of infections, such as sore throats and runny noses. Echinacea also provides anti-inflammatory benefits & antioxidant properties, which help keep the body from getting run down and having further negative impacts on the immune system.
