Common Name(s):  Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea pallida, Echinacea angustifolia, Coneflower, Snakeroot, Purple Coneflower, and Blacksamson.

Latin Name: Echinacea purpurea.

Plant Part:  The root, leaves, stems and flowers.

Common Uses:  The roots and the whole plant are considered particularly beneficial in the treatment of sores, wounds, burns etc, possessing cortisone-like and antibacterial activity. The plant was used by North American Indians as a universal application to treat the bites and stings of all types of insects. 

Instructions:  Infuse the herb in oil using the directions found here.

Precautions:  Use with caution if you are allergic to ragweed.