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ech·i·na·cea

n :  the dried rhizome, roots, or other part of any of three composite herbs (Echinacea angustifolia, E. pallida, and E. purpurea) formerly listed in the U.S. Pharmacopeia but now used primarily in folk medicine and in certain patent medicines .
 
 

 
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