Echinacea purpurea root **Echinacea's incredible popularity is due to its well documented safe and effective immune stimulating properties. It has both antiviral and antibacterial capabilities. Many people use Sweet Echinacea? at the first signs of cold or flu. Research suggests that Echinacea be taken when needed. If you are looking for a long term immune building tonic see Astragalus information. For deficient conditions that require immune building see Echinacea/Astragalus information.?My pediatrician recommended your product Echinacea when my son (then 2) was suffering with a cold virus. I had never tried herbal remedies and was skeptical until the doctor told me he used them and he gave them to his kids. It worked for my son and now the whole family uses herbs for better immunity and health!!? ? Krista C., Savannah, GA* - Ethically wildcrafted and/or guaranteed unsprayed.** - Certified Organically Grown. Grown in accordance with the California Organic Foods Act of 1990, as defined in Montana Law and/or Oregon Tilth Standards. Certified by Tilth or OGBA.The information on this web site has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. It is not intended to prescribe diagnose, treat or cure. Always consult your physician if you or your child are ill.