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Old 26-06-2007, 10:52 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Echinacea?

"Alan Holmes" wrote:

I read somewhere that this could be used to help 'cure' colds.


AKA Purple Coneflower. Used as a tincture or a tea; supposedly bolsters
the immune system. I consider the claims suspect; you can do as you
wish...


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