"Echinacea has been traditionally used to protect from both physical and spiritual conditions. Evidence suggests that Native Americans may have used echinacea for more than 400 years to treat infections and wounds, and as a general "cure-all." Botanicals For Life Echinacea is organically cultivated for six years on their partner co-operative farms near Bologna, Italy. The roots are harvested, cleaned, and processed on site, they then undergo gentle extraction and are suspended in glycerine, providing a natural, alcohol-free formulation.Organic Echinacea Extract is rich in echinacoside, polysaccharides and other key compounds to support the body's natural defences."