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| Hierba nativa de América del Norte que se ha usado para prevenir y tratar el resfriado común y otras infecciones respiratorias. La equinácea puede interferir con el tratamiento que emplea el sistema inmunitario para combatir el cáncer. Los nombres científicos son Echinacea purpurea y Echinacea angustifolia. También se llama purple coneflower. |
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