Echinacea has a rich tradition of use by North American Plains Indians who used it medicinally more than any other plant. Echinacea helps to support immune health by increasing the activity of our own immune cells, and so strengthens our immune defence.

Echinacea's activity is thought to be due to polysaccharides contained in the root.

Echinacea is especially popular during certain seasons where it is used to help ward off the winter cold.

Goldenseal also an immune boosting herb with anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral properties. Goldenseal also acts as a natural anti-biotic