Also known as coneflower, the Echinacea genus has powerful antibiotic properties, especially against bacteria responsible for respiratory infections. In six clinical studies of around 2500 participants, Echinacea extracts were responsible for a dramatic drop in the risk of recurrent respiratory infections. Even complications like pneumonia were significantly less common when the plant was used preventatively.

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