Tuesday, July 20, 2021

The Common Cold and Complementary Health Approaches

A variety of complementary health approaches have been studied for their effects on the common cold.

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A variety of complementary health approaches have been studied for their effects on the common cold. Research findings are promising for some but not others.

  • Approaches that have shown some promise include oral zinc products, rinsing the nose and sinuses (with a neti pot or other device), honey (as a nighttime cough remedy for children), vitamin C (for people under severe physical stress), probiotics, and meditation.

  • Approaches for which the evidence is conflicting, inadequate, or mostly negative include vitamin C (for most people), echinacea, garlic, and American ginseng.

 

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