echinacea
noun
ech·i·na·cea
ˌe-ki-ˈnā-sē-ə 
-sh(ē-)ə
-sh(ē-)ə
: the dried rhizome, roots, or other parts of any of three purple coneflowers that are used primarily in dietary supplements and herbal remedies for the stimulating effect they are held to have on the immune system
also
: any of these herbs
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There is scientific evidence that supports some helpful effects from taking echinacea and turmeric, and they have been used throughout history.
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Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 31 Oct. 2024
Some people believe that natural remedies, such as echinacea, vitamin C, probiotics, elderberry, ginseng, and zinc, may help to prevent or treat viral illnesses like colds and flu.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 25 Oct. 2024
Complementing the lavender is an array of medicinal and aromatic herbs that include chamomile, echinacea, sage and wormwood.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Coneflower or echinacea: These big, gorgeous flowers are long lasting and have ancient medicinal uses.
—Katie Boué, Outside Online, 5 Aug. 2024
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Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 31 Oct. 2024
Some people believe that natural remedies, such as echinacea, vitamin C, probiotics, elderberry, ginseng, and zinc, may help to prevent or treat viral illnesses like colds and flu.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 25 Oct. 2024
Complementing the lavender is an array of medicinal and aromatic herbs that include chamomile, echinacea, sage and wormwood.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Coneflower or echinacea: These big, gorgeous flowers are long lasting and have ancient medicinal uses.
—Katie Boué, Outside Online, 5 Aug. 2024
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“Echinacea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/echinacea. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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echinacea
noun
ech·i·na·cea
ˌek-i-ˈnā-sē-ə, -sh(ē-)ə
: the dried rhizome, roots, or other part of any of three composite herbs (Echinacea angustifolia, E. pallida, and E. purpurea) that were formerly listed in the United States Pharmacopeia, that are now used primarily in dietary supplements and herbal remedies, and that are held to stimulate the immune system
also
: any of these herbs see purple coneflower
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