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The effect of Echinacea on upper respiratory infection symptom severity and quality of life.

Author: ColemanCraig I, GillespieEffie L

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Overview

This review examined the evidence for using Echinacea to reduce upper respiratory infection (URI) symptoms and improve quality of life (QoL). While some studies suggest potential benefits for symptom severity and QoL, the current evidence is not strong enough to definitively conclude that Echinacea improves QoL. More research is needed to understand the effects of Echinacea on QoL.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
We reviewed the current body of evidence supporting the use of Echinacea to reduce URI symptoms and improve QoL. Different Echinacea species have been administered either alone or in combination with other herbals and in various doses and dosage forms. Studies depicting Echinacea's effect on URI sym...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16768061

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）
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Date :
  1. Date Completed 2006-07-13
  2. Date Revised 2006-06-13
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

16768061

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

16768061

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English

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