Echinacea (Echinacea spp.)
Parts used: root and flower
Medicinal uses: Juice or dry herb used to treat colds and infections of respiratory tract, urinary tract, and to externally treat wounds, ulcers, and skin inflammations.
Cautions: High doses can cause nausea (Chevallier 94).
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