Echinacea is unique to native Americans and used to help with the common cold. According to factsy health.com, regular use of Echinacea can help reduce the chances of catching a cold by over 50%. Echinacea oil can be applied to reduce swelling, it can strengthen your immune system and even help with strep throat. In pain? Echinacea is a natural pain killer. Can help relieve stress, anxiety and ADHD systems … plus using the herb regularly can help that stomach and GI tract. Refresh skin and reduce blemishes. I love it in green tea with lemon or in a tincture adding the drops to tea or lemonade.