Echinacea, Echinacea purpurea

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Family:

Asteraceae

Found in:

Medicinal Garden

Respiratory

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Medicinal Garden information:

Respiratory

Is used for upper respiratory tract infections such as a cold or influenza.

Detailed information:

Echinacea is used for upper respiratory tract infections such as the common cold and influenza; Ecinacea might inhibit enveloped viruses by stimulating a nonspecific immune response.

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Echinacea