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Parts Used

Leaves, roots.

Chemical and Nutrient Content

Arabinose, betaine, copper, echinacen, echinacin B, echinacoside, echinolone, enzymes, fructose, fatty acids, galactose, glucose, glucuronic acid, inulin, inuloid, iron, pentadecadiene, polyacetylene compounds, polysaccharides, potassium, protein, resin, rhamnose, sucrose, sulfur, tannins, xylose, vitamins A, C, and E.

Actions and Uses

Stimulates certain white blood cells and has anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties.  Good for the immune system and the lymphatic system.  Useful for colic, colds, flu, and other infectious illnesses.  Also helpful for snakebite.

Comments:  Also called coneflower.  Available fresh, freeze-dried, dried, or as alcohol-based extract, liquid, tea, capsules, or salve.  For internal use, the freeze-dried form or alcohol-free extract is recommended.