Echinacea
Echinacea (also known as Echinacea purpurea) is an herb that is native to North America. Both the roots and the above-ground parts of the plant have been found to contain substances that stimulate our immune system and help fight off infections.
Garlic
Also known as allium sativum, garlic is derived from the onion family. It can be grown year-round in mild climates all over the world. Depending on which region of the world you live in, garlic varieties differ. There are two main varieties of garlic – softneck and hardneck. Those closer to the equator generally grow the softneck variety as it grows larger and better in warmer climates. Hardneck is grown in cooler climates because it doesn’t require the same heat that softneck does to grow as large. Both are safe to ingest as cloves and use in medicines through their raw oils in capsules.
Alfalfa
Alfalfa is an herb that is found primarily in North America and the Mediterranean regions. It is a flowering plant from the pea family that thrives in the cool seasons and resembles a large clover with its egg shaped leaves. Most easily identified by its beautiful purple flowers, it can be found growing up to 3 feet tall.
