Echinacea spp.: A Monograph & What’s New
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چکیده
Depending on how this Asteraceae family member is classified, there are up to 12 different species of Echinacea. The most commonly used species for medicinal purposes is Echinacea purpurea, which is easy to cultivate and therefore, product demand does not put a stress on native populations of Echinacea species that are difficult to cultivate. Most preparations found in the market are derived from the above ground, or aerial, parts of E. purpurea and/or underground parts of E. purpurea; these preparations account for 80% of commercial production. In addition, E. angustifolia and E. pallida are also utilized in commerce but much less than E. purpurea.
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