Echinacea is a flowering herb that grows wild in the Midwestern and Eastern States. This perennial produces purple, daisy-like flowers that are also referred to as purple coneflowers. Echinacea has been used by Native Americans of the Great Plains for centuries to support immune health.(1) Its use also dates back to the American Eclectics in the early part of the twentieth century. Phytonutrients found within Echinacea are believe to activate the immune system.(1) This traditional herb has become one of the world's leading herbs for immune support for good reason.(1) It can be taken any time of the year to support the body's natural defenses.(1)