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• Medicinal parts derived from the roots, leaves, or whole plant of perennial herb (Echinacea)

• Echinacea purpurea herba has been reported to promote wound healing, which may be due to an increase in white blood cells, spleen cells, and increased activity of granulocytes, as well as an increase in helper T cells and cytokines

• E. purpurea radix has been shown to have antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and immune-modulating effects

• Resolution respiratory and urinary tract infections

• Decreased duration and intensity of common cold

• Improved wound healing

• Stimulates phagocytosis; inhibits action of hyaluronidase (secreted by bacteria), which helps bacteria gain access to healthy cells

• Externally, has antifungal and bacteriostatic properties

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