Echinacea is a group of flowering plants commonly used to boost immune function and reduce cold symptoms.
300-500 mg standardized extract, three times daily at onset of symptoms.
Moderate evidence from a mix of studies with varying quality.
Methodology
Meta-analysis
Participants
0 subjects
Key Outcomes
Modest reduction in cold duration across 14 studies
Methodology
Randomized controlled trial
Participants
719 subjects
Key Outcomes
Slight reduction in cold severity
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Cochrane review
Participants
0 subjects
Key Outcomes
Confirmed modest benefits in cold treatment
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