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Echinacea

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A single pink-purple echinacea flower with a raised orange-brown cone at its centre, in a summer garden
Echinacea's drooping pink petals and spiny orange cone are the plant's signature.

Best evidence: taken early, it may shorten a cold by around half a day to a day.

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Species and plant part matter: purpurea tops and angustifolia root are different medicines.

Timing beats dose. Start at the first symptom.

People with autoimmune conditions or on immune-suppressing medicine should avoid it.