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What species of echinacea is best for fighting infections?
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None: A few alternative or natural medications have scientifically documented health benefits, but Echinacea is not among them. There is no scientific proof that echinacea (any species) has significant beneifit in preventing or treating infections. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25668266
Answered 5/31/2017
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