Echinacea (echinacea purpurea) is a beautiful, deep pink flower that has long been used as both an herbal supplement and in tea to treat cold and flu symptoms. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties. Echinacea is particularly effective against bronchial and respiratory infections, sore throat, and oral infections and in any situation where the immune system needs fortifying. It can be taken at the first sign of a cold or flu to boost immune system function.

Laura grows the echinacea plant in her organic garden. She uses the whole plant (root, leaf, bud and flower) to create this tincture. Read more about the process on Laura's blog.

Suggested Use: For an acute situation, take 1/2 dropper every hour. Decrease dosage as you return to wellness. To treat chronic infection, take 1 dropper 2 or 3 times daily for 2 weeks.