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Anas Barbariae, Avian Heart and Liver, Avian Liver Extract, Canard de Barbarie, Duck Liver Extract, Muscovy Duck, Oscillo.
CAUTION: See other listing for Homeopathy. |
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| Cairina moschata; Anas barbaria; Anas moschata. |
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Orally, oscillococcinum is used for symptoms of influenza infections ("the flu") and swine flu.
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