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Uses? |
Stimulate body defenses Cold Flu |
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Who? |
Almost everyone |
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Who can’t? |
People on any type of medication. Check with doctor Pregnant or breast feeding People with tuberculosis, multiple sclerosis or HIV |
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How long? |
Up to 8 weeks appears to be safe for most people |
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Side effects? |
Numbness of the tongue Stomach pain Sore throat Dry mouth Dizziness Bad taste Insomnia Vomiting Nausea Fever |
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Available forms? |
Capsules, tablets, tinctures and juice of fresh flowering plant |
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Dose? |
Follow health professional advice or directions on the package |
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Part used? |
Root, above-ground parts |
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Comes from? |
Echinacea Angustifolia and Pallida: midwestern United States Echinacea Purpurea: American Midwest |
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Other names? |
Purple coneflower Black sampson |
