You'll want to have some Echinacea root (Echinacea purpurea) around during the cold and flu season because this herb is known for having good cold/flu preventative properties.Please note that studies show this herb is good at preventing and not curing, so if there's a specific time of the year you find your immune system weakened or certain events such as being around others that are sick or even if you have a long hike in the cold planned, we'd strongly recommend this one! A herb that stimulates the cells responsible for fighting all kinds of infection, Echinacea is a great medicinal herb that both reduces inflammation and promotes overall health by stimulating phagocytosis by up to 40%. Feel that tingling on your tongue when you drink our Echinacea tea? That's the immune tissue under the tongue being stimulated - an effect only found in high quality Echinacea root. organically grown Bulgaria Health Benefits A medicinal herb that just so happens to be great at... Fighting colds and flu Anti-inflammatory properties and promoting new tissue growth Brewing Place 1 teaspoon of Echinacea Root tea herbs in a cup and add boiling water. Cover and let it sit for 4 minutes. Strain. Roots will sink to the bottom so strainer is fairly optional. Cautionary In some rare cases, can cause headaches in some individuals.