Another thought that came to mind... If you do become ill and suffer from any type of auto-immune disease, please AVOID echinacea for cold/flu symptoms. I tried this once. I thought that since it was 'natural' it would be better for me. Well... it threw me on the floor and wiped me up with a HUGE flare of AS. I am certain it was the culprit and since then, I have read that it can mess with your immune system... not good with AI disease. I will never, ever, take it again. I will continue to grow it however...

Mere