Echinacea is also known as purple coneflower. It has long had a reputation for stimulating the immune system. The dried herb may be added to tea blends or encapsulated, alone or in combination with other herbs, and taken as a herbal supplement. The herb can also be infused in water, alcohol or oil and used to make salves, ointments and creams. This Echinacea is organic, cut & sifted.