The extract is made from the stem, leaves and root of Echinacea Angustifolia. The main active substance of the extract is polyphenol. The extract is used as an immunostimulator to stimulate the body's immune system and to ward off infections and also used as a laxative.

Be more specific, the echinacea angustifolia extract is used to reduce cold symptoms or shorten their duration, or to treat upper respiratory infections. The extract is also used against many other infections including the flu, urinary tract infections, vaginal yeast infections, genital herpes, bloodstream infections (septicemia), gum disease, tonsillitis, streptococcus infections, syphilis, typhoid, malaria, and diphtheria.

People also apply the extract to their skin to treat boils, abscesses, skin wounds, ulcers, burns, eczema, psoriasis, UV radiation skin damage, herpes simplex, bee stings, and hemorrhoids.