Echinacea is a perennial herb that is native to North America. It is also known as Black Samson, Black Susan, Comb Flower, Hedgehog, Indian Head, Kansas Snakeroot, Missouri Snakeroot, Purple Coneflower, Rudbeckia or Scurvy Root. Echinacea is part of the Composite family and the parts of the plant that are used are the roots, leaves and rhizomes.

Health Benefits:

• may increase the body's red blood cell count and may improve the function of red blood cells
• may accelerate the recovery from many types of Bacterial and Viral diseases and may help prevent such diseases 
• may suppress many Viruses
• may help to prevent Influenza and may exert anti-viral effects against Influenza Viruses
• may exert anti-viral effects against Herpes Simplex Viruses
• may be useful for the treatment of Cancer
• may inhibit inflammation
• may be beneficial for the Immune System and may enhance numerous aspects of the Immune System
• may enhance the function of the Spleen
• may increase serum White Blood Cell counts when they are lower than normal
• may stimulate NK Lymphocytes and Phagocytes in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) patients
• may alleviate Gingivitis
• may alleviate mouth ulcers
• benefits the treatment of Periodontal Disease
• may accelerate the healing of Pharyngitis
• may alleviate Pleurisy
• may alleviate many types of Respiratory Tract Infections
• may alleviate Sinusitis
• may accelerate the healing of various skin infections caused by detrimental bacteria
• may help prevent or treat Tinea

Echinacea is available as a singular supplement or as an ingredient in some health and nutrition supplements.

Echinacea is an ingredient in the following Ultima health and nutrition supplements: Kan Jang.