Herbal Supplement. Traditionally used to support healthy immune function. Since 1922. This product is certified gluten free. USDA organic. The Alvita Story: In 1922, a new era for tea consumption began in America. The herb alfalfa, long known for its beneficial nutrients, was packaged in tea bags and sold to an emerging health food market. This product became known as Alvita and set the standard for future herbal teas. Today, Alvita represents more than forty single-ingredient teas, each one uniquely distinct, just like the individuals who drink them. Alvita chooses only the highest quality organic, wild-crafted, or cultivated botanicals, perfectly prepared to provide you with the best Mother Nature has to offer. Historical and scientific literature is painstakingly studied to ensure that the correct traditional plant and most appropriate servings are used, delivering premium flavor and quality. Herbs are gifts from the earth. Alvita takes its stewardship seriously by offering carefully harvested teas in earth-friendly packaging. Our beautifully illustrated boxes are made using recycled paperboard and our English, pillow style tea bags are oxygen bleached, not chlorine treated. You won't find a better product, with a cleaner package - anywhere. Alvita - brewed with confidence, steeped in tradition. 100% recycled paperboard. Recyclable. Echinacea is derived from the Greek word echinos, meaning hedgehog. This is in reference to the plant's prickly cone-shaped seed head. Echinacea angusti-folia and Echinacea purpurea are native to North America and were frequently used by the Plains Indians to support healthy immune function. Alvita Echinacea Tea is made with premium-quality, organic Echinacea herb and root, and exudes a flavor and aroma reminiscent of harvested grain. Certified gluten-free by NSF. Certified organic by QAI. Quality Assurance International: Certified organic. (These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.)