Botanical Name: Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifolia
\nForms Available: Dried root, Powdered root, Aerial part, Flowering herb dried-cut
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\nAlso known as purple coneflower, Echinacea is a popular herb. Native to North America, it has been used by early Americans for treating various diseases. These plants are packed with various important active compounds, including phenolic acids, caffeic acid, polyacetylenes, alkamides, and rosmarinic acids. Echinacea also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.