"Echinacea is one of the primary remedies for helping the body rid itself of microbial infections.  It is often effective agains both bacterial and viral attacks.  It may be used for conditions such as boils, septicemia, and similar infections, and, in confjunction with other herbs, it may be used for any infectin anywhere in the body.  For example with yarrow or bearberry, it is effective against cystitis. *

Echinacea is especially useful for infections of the upper respiratory tract, including laryngitis, tonsillitis, the common cold, and other catarrhal conditions of the nose and sinus.  In general, it may be used widely and safely.  Tincture or decoction of echinacea may be used as a mouthwash for gingivitis or pyorrhea.  The herb may be applied externally as a lotion to treat septic sores and cuts."* David Hoffman "Medical Herbalism"

Echinacea Angustifolia Root, Organic.