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echinacea

/ˌek.ɪˈneɪ.ʃə/

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noun

/ˌek.ɪˈneɪ.ʃə/C1formalscientific
  • ruНебольшой род североамериканских грубых многолетних трав, часто используемых в фитотерапии из-за их предполагаемых иммуностимулирующих свойств.

A small genus of North American coarse perennial herbs, often used in herbal medicine for its purported immune-boosting properties.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Herbal remedyB2formalmedical

    A small genus of North American coarse perennial herbs, commonly used in herbal medicine to boost the immune system and treat colds.

    ruРастительное средство

    • She takes echinacea supplements to prevent winter colds.
    • Echinacea is often brewed as a tea for its health benefits.
    • Many people use echinacea to shorten the duration of a cold.

    Synonymsconeflower

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