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Re: Echinacea, how long can you take it?

From: Bernd Wollschlaeger, M.D.
Date: 12 Feb 1999
Time: 16:27:23
Remote Name: mia-pm1-4.flinet.com

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The long-term use of Echinacea is not recommended! The German Commission E actually stipulates not to use Echinacea longer than 8 weeks at a time. Reasons: Tachyphylaxis- diminishing response of the body to medication.


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