Echinacea is herbal medicine?s first choice of treatment for colds. Stimulating the immune system, the herbs can also be used to treat chronic yeast infections in women and to prevent urinary tract infections in both sexes.

The roots and the whole plant are considered particularly beneficial in the treatment of sores, wounds, burns, boils, etc, possessing cortisone-like and antibacterial activity. The plant was used by North American Indians as a universal application to treat the bites and stings of all types of insects.