Download or read book Echinacea written by Steven Foster and published by Inner Traditions / Bear & Co. This book was released on 1991-05 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Echinacea provides both a contemporary and historical view of this important herb and its healing properties. Known as a non-specific stimulant to the immune system, it was highly valued in Native American medicine and was used more frequently than any other plant. Today, research shows clear scientific reasons for its effectiveness.