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Echinacea

Echinacea, native to the American Great Plains is considered by many as a natural immunity stimulant is also known as a remedy for common cold and flu symptoms as well as an antidote for rattlesnake bites.

HEALING POWER

Enhanced immunity
Echinacea boosts infection fighting white blood cells ability to annihilate germs.

Infections
In addition to its enhancing the immune system properties, Echinacea also helps fight viruses, and bacteria.
Echinacea is best when taken right at the first sign of the cold and flu symptoms. It should be taken several times a day until the person starts feeling better.

Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy causes reductions in the white blood cell counts of Cancer patients, increasing their risk of infection. Echinacea may help by boosting the white blood cells.
Those who are getting chemotherapy or radiation therapy for Cancer, should ask their doctor if Echinacea is right for them.

DOSES
Echinacea is now available in many drug and grocery stores carrying medicines in either tablet form or as Echinacea Tea bags. Follow the package directions.

CAUTION

You should use therapeutic doses of Echinacea only in consultation with your physician, as its side effects are unknown at this time. Echinacea is listed by the FDA as an herb of undefined safety.

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