Echinacea is often referred to as the infection fighter. It contains a natural antibiotic echinacoside, which is comparable to penicillin. May be useful for but not limited to: Immune system booster. Powerful lymphatic & blood cleanser. Cold & Flu preventative. Upper respiratory tract infections, such as tonsillitis & laryngitis. Delay cancerous growths, reduct tumours & promote tissue repair. Also useful for ear & bladder infections, acne & bed sores. Cautions or Contraindication: Avoid if you have an allergy against plants of the Asteraceae family. Root preparations have minimal risk. Pollen proteins that may cause an allergic reaction are denatured by alcohol, the risk of allergic reactions are minimal when using alcoholic extracts or tablets based on dried alcoholic extracts. It increases cytokines, which provoke the inflammatory response in asthmatics. However, this reaction was found in a study based on constituents in vitro.