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Nominated Substances: Echinacea angustifolia, Echinacea purpurea extract
Nomination Date: 09/30/1998
Nominator: NCI
Rationale: Potential for widespread human exposure as herbal supplement used to stimulate the immune system; lack of scientific evidence to support safety or efficacy