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