ECHINACEA augustifolia (Echinacea spp.(Asteraceae)) (Purple coneflower)

Native to North America, echinacea is one of the world's most important medicinal herbs. Research shows that it has the ability to raise the body's resistance to bacterial and viral infections by stimulating the immune system.  It can be valuable in preventing and treating infections such as cold and 'flu, and helps to heal skin infections such as acne and boils.  It is also a good wound healer. 

Key constituents: Alkamides (mostly isobutylamides), Caffeic acid esters (mainly echinacoside and cynarin), Polysaccharides, Volatile oil (humulene), Echinolone 

Feeding:  40 to 50 grams for a 500kg 16.2hh horse added to feeds daily best divided between 2 feeds about 12 hours apart. 500g will last a 500kg horse about 12.5 days.