What does the cryptic crossword clue "European friend swallows excellent herbal remedy (9)" mean?

The definition is "remedy". The wordplay uses charade, container. E (synonym of "European") + CHINA (synonym of "friend") + ACE (synonym of "excellent") [container: "swallows"]; definition: "herbal remedy" The answer is ECHINACEA.

European friend swallows excellent herbal remedy (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29553 | 21 Across | 2024-11-29 flower

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