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Additional Information * Commonly called Purple Coneflower, Echinacea is a beautiful flowering garden herb that has many health benefits. * The best known health benefits of Echinacea is its ability to strengthen the immune system. It is very effective when used at the onset of a cold, flu, or other infection. * Echinacea promotes the production of white blood cells. White blood cells prevent illness or infection by attacking and destroying bacteria and viruses that enter our bodies. * It is also known to effectively reduce the duration of an illness, especially when used in combination with other herbal remedies such as garlic and vitamin C. * Echinacea is thought to be helpful for those with compromised immune systems, such as those with AIDS or cancer, due to its immune-strengthening properties. |