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Can echinacea treat bacterial infections?
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Echinacea: Echinacea is an herbal supplement that boosts immune system. Fda guidelines require a label stating that supplements are not intended to treat, diagnose or cure a disease. If your immune system is good, it will help fight infections. Colloidal silver may have antibacterial properties.
Answered 11/8/2013
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Probably not: There is no evidence that it will treat bacterial infections.
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