Echinacea effectively lowers fevers and can prevent and even cure colds, the flu, and sore throats by stimulating your body's natural immune system response.

Due to the plants anti-septic properties, it can be used to treat infections in most parts of the body. This herb can be used in combination with others to treat specific infections such as those of the urinary tract (Uva-ursi or Buchu leaf combination). Consult your herbalist, naturopath, or other health practitioner if taking this approach to dealing with infection.

Externally, echinacea can be used with much success on insect bites, infected wounds, poison oak or ivy, boils, cuts, and many other skin affections.