Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) is a striking purple coneflower native to North America, long used by Indigenous peoples.
**Traditional uses:** historically taken during the cooler months as part of seasonal wellness routines.
**Parts used:** root, leaf, and flower.
**Notes & cautions:** commonly prepared as a tincture or tea. As with any herb, check with a practitioner if you have an autoimmune condition.