Immune System Support: Icahpe Hu

  Icahpe Hu (Echinacea, purple coneflower) has been one of the most widely used medicinal plants of the Plains Indians in North America. It has many common names and has been used for a variety of ailments, including coughs, colds, inflammation, infections, snakebite, sore throats, toothaches, and as a painkiller. It's most commonly known as a good plant for strengthening the immune system.* Archaeological digs have found evidence of Icahpe Hu use by the Lakota dating back to the 17th century. Other tribes known to have used echinacea include the Choctaw, Pawnee, and Cheyenne. Among the indigenous tribes, echinacea may have been one of the most widely used medicinal plants of all in that it was used to treat more maladies than any other Pejuta (medicine.) Icahpe Hu may be effective for:* Boosting Immunity: Icahpe Hu may strengthen the immune system, helping to overcome illnesses like colds and flus and also may significantly decrease the chance of getting sick in the first place.