Alternative Medicine/Echinacea

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Dear Dr Walter,

What, if any, are the medical benifits of taking Echinacea extract?  It is claimed to boost the immune system.

Many thanks,

Chris Sowerby

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Hello,

    I am Dr. Walter's assistant Dr. Helen.  Dr. Walter went on a sudden, unexpected tour and he asked me to convey his apologies for not answering your question now.  He will be back in a week's time.

    Sorry for the inconvenience caused.

Thanks,

Helen.

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Dr. Thomas M.Walter, M.D.

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I am working as a Lecturer in the Medicine department of Government Siddha Medical College (for Alternative Medicine). I am teaching Medicine for Graduate Medical Students and hence answering questions becomes my daily routine. I can answer all questions within the Medical field including Alternative Medicine, medical conditions, Anatomy & Physiology, Pharmacology etc.

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