Purple coneflower
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-007101
An herb native to North America that has been used to prevent and treat the common cold and other respiratory infections. Purple coneflower may interfere with treatment that uses the immune system to fight cancer. The scientific names are Echinacea purpurea and Echinacea angustifolia. Also called echinacea.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-007101 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Synonyms | echinacea |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "An herb native to North America that has been used to prevent and treat the common cold and other respiratory infections. Purple coneflower may interfere with treatment that uses the immune system to fight cancer. The scientific names are Echinacea purpurea and Echinacea angustifolia. Also called echinacea.",
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/purple-coneflower/"
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