A genus of flowering plants (coneflowers) native to North America, commonly used in herbal medicine and supplements to support the immune system.
From Greek 'echinos' (ἐχῖνος) meaning 'hedgehog' or 'spiny,' referring to the spiky central cone of the flower. The '-acea' suffix indicates a plant family or genus.
Echinacea has been used by Native Americans for centuries, and modern science has confirmed it really does have immune-boosting compounds—making it one of the few traditional remedies with solid scientific backing!
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