Originally posted by moonbusFor all we know, it might! Contrary to popular belief, there is absolutely no evidence that it fights cancer!
Echinacea causes cancer.
http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cancers-in-general/treatment/complementary-alternative/therapies/echinacea
"... there is no evidence that echinacea can help with cancer, ..."
and it gets worse:
"...The more common side effects of echinacea include
Headaches
Dizziness
Feeling sick
Stomach ache
Constipation
Skin reactions (redness, itchiness and swelling) – these are more common in children
..."