Common Cold

Name	AC	CK
Echinacea	20	180
Vitamin C	15	79
Pelargonium sidoides	4	51
Probiotics	5	41
Elderberry	4	32
Ginseng (American)	3	31
Beta-glucan	3	30
Fermented Foods and Beverages	3	30
Zinc	9	27
Yeast	3	22
Homeopathic Medicine: All	3	21
Andrographis	2	20
Bee Propolis	2	20
Bifidobacterium Bifidum	2	20
Green Tea	1	20
Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG	1	20
Lactoferrin	5	15
Carrot	2	11
Flavonoids	2	11
Beet	1	10
Bifidobacterium	1	10
Bifidobacterium Longum	1	10
Bifidobacterium animalis	1	10
Boehmeria jamaicensis	1	10
FOS (Fructooligosaccharides)	1	10
Fruit: All	1	10
Germanium	1	10
Guar gum	1	10
Lactobacilius bulgaricus	1	10
Lactobacillus gasseri	1	10
Lactobacillus paracasei	1	10
Lactobacillus plantarum	1	10
Lysine	1	10
Menthol	1	10
Polyphenols	1	10
Pycnogenol (Pine Bark)	1	10
Rice Bran	1	10
Thujae occidentalis	1	10
Vegetables: All	1	10
Wild Indigo	1	10
Yoghurt	1	10
Banaba	3	5
Garlic	4	4
Quercetin	2	3
Vitamin C: Intravenous	1	3
Ellagic Acid	1	2
Ginger	2	2
Ginsenosides	2	2
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	2	2
Onion	2	2
Saffron	2	2
Sulforaphane	1	2
Vitamin A	2	2
Vitamin D	2	2
Anise	1	1
Asafoetida	1	1
Astragalus	1	1
Bael	1	1
Black Currant	1	1
Black Pepper	1	1
Blackberry	1	1
Carnosic Acid	1	1
Catechin	1	1
Chrysanthemum Indicum	1	1
Cinnamon	1	1
Coenzyme Q10	1	1
DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)	1	1
DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone)	1	1
Eleutherococcus senticosus	1	1
Euphorbium resinifera	1	1
Fennel	1	1
Fig	1	1
Frankincense	1	1
Gallic Acid	1	1
Geranium	1	1
Ginseng	1	1
Ginseng (Korean)	1	1
Ginseng (Siberian)	1	1
Guava	1	1
Honeysuckle	1	1
Hops	1	1
Lemon Balm	1	1
Licorice	1	1
Loquat	1	1
Lotus	1	1
Lycopene	1	1
Magnesium	1	1
Marigold	1	1
Medicinal Mushrooms	1	1
Monolaurin	1	1
Mugwort	1	1
NAC (N-acetyl-L-cysteine)	1	1
Neem	1	1
Olive leaf extract	1	1
Oregano	1	1
Palmitoylethanolamide	1	1
Peony	1	1
Pomegranate	1	1
Poria cocos	1	1
Pulsatilla pratensis	1	1
Reishi Mushroom	1	1
Resveratrol	1	1
Rose	1	1
Rosemary	1	1
Selenium	1	1
Tea	1	1
Tongkat Ali	1	1
Turmeric	1	1
White Mulberry	1	1
Wogonin	1	1
Wormwood	1	1

Name	AC	CK
Acetaminophen	1	20
Aspirin	1	20
Ibuprofen	1	20
Paracetamol	1	20

Name	AC	CK
Acupuncture	1	20
Nasal Irrigation	1	20
Drinking a Hot Beverage	1	10
Empathy	1	10
Placebo Effect	1	10
Qigong	1	10
Sauna Therapy	1	10
Breastfeeding	1	1
Dietary Modification: Less Acid/More Alkaline Foods	1	1
Grounding: Contact with the Earth	1	1

Name	AC	CK	Focus
Face Masks (Lack of Safety and Ineffectiveness Research)	1	10
Nocebo Effect	1	10

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A meta-analysis based on sixteen trials reveals that the majority of studies report positive results for Echinacea in the prevention and treatment of the common cold.Jan 01, 2000

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Pubmed Data : Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2000(2):CD000530. PMID: 10796553

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Pubmed Data : Biomed Res Int. 2018 ;2018:1837634. Epub 2018 Jul 5. PMID: 30069463

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2017

Study Type : Meta Analysis

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Substances : Vitamin C

Diseases : Common Cold

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P. sidoides might offer symptom relief in acute bronchitis, rhinosinusitis and the common cold.Oct 21, 2013

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Pubmed Data : Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2013 Oct 22(10):CD006323. Epub 2013 Oct 22. PMID: 24146345

Article Published Date : Oct 21, 2013

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A polyphenol-rich beverage reduces symptoms associated with the common cold.Oct 01, 2010

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Pubmed Data : Br J Nutr. 2010 Oct;104(8):1156-64. Epub 2010 May 21. PMID: 20487584

Article Published Date : Oct 01, 2010

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Flavonoids, Polyphenols

Diseases : Common Cold

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A proprietary extract from the echinacea plant (Echinacea purpurea) enhances systemic immune response during a common cold.Aug 01, 2005

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Pubmed Data : Phytother Res. 2005 Aug;19(8):689-94. PMID: 16177972

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Pubmed Data : J Altern Complement Med. 2006 Mar;12(2):153-7. PMID: 16566675

Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2006

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Ginseng (American)

Diseases : Cold: Common, Common Cold, Human Flu, Human Influenza, Influenza A

Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents

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American ginseng is safe, well tolerated, and potentially effective for preventing acute respiratory illness due to influenza and respiractory syncytial virus infections.Jan 01, 2004

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Pubmed Data : J Am Geriatr Soc. 2004 Jan;52(1):13-9. PMID: 14687309

Daily intake of bifidobacteria provides benefit related to cold/flu outcomes during acute stress. Feb 13, 2015

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Pubmed Data : Br J Nutr. 2015 Feb 14 ;113(3):426-34. Epub 2015 Jan 21. PMID: 25604727

Article Published Date : Feb 13, 2015

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Bifidobacterium Bifidum, Probiotics

Diseases : Cold and Flu, Common Cold, Influenza

Additional Keywords : Significant Treatment Outcome

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Data suggest that measurable health advantages are associated with vitamin C supplementation in men with adequate to low vitamin C status.Jun 30, 2014

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Pubmed Data : Nutrients. 2014 Jul ;6(7):2572-83. Epub 2014 Jul 9. PMID: 25010554

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Pubmed Data : Nutrients. 2022 Oct 12 ;14(20). Epub 2022 Oct 12. PMID: 36296939

Article Published Date : Oct 11, 2022

Study Type : Human Study

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Substances : Carrot

Diseases : Rhinovirus Infection

Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents

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Efficacy and safety of AP-Bio®(KalmCold®) in participants with uncomplicated upper respiratory tract viral infection.Apr 30, 2023

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Pubmed Data : Complement Ther Med. 2023 May ;73:102934. Epub 2023 Feb 24. PMID: 36842634

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Pubmed Data : Eur J Nutr. 2019 Nov 16. Epub 2019 Nov 16. PMID: 31734734

Additional Keywords : Polysaccharides

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The intake of lactoferrin attenuates infectious diseases, including summer colds.Feb 25, 2020

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Pubmed Data : J Microbiol Immunol Infect. 2020 Feb 26. Epub 2020 Feb 26. PMID: 32151562

Article Published Date : Feb 25, 2020

Brewer's yeast improves resistance to infectitious diseases in monkeys.May 01, 1974

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Pubmed Data : Infect Immun. 1974 May;9(5):781-7. PMID: 4132909

Article Published Date : May 01, 1974

Study Type : Animal Study

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Substances : Yeast

Diseases : Bacterial Infections and Mycoses, Cold and Flu, Common Cold, Influenza

Pharmacological Actions : Immunomodulatory

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In vitro virucidal activity of Echinaforce®, an Echinacea purpurea preparation, against coronaviruses.Jan 08, 2020

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Pubmed Data : Med Monatsschr Pharm. 2009 Feb ;32(2):49-54; quiz 55-6. PMID: 19263912

Article Published Date : Jan 31, 2009

Study Type : Review

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Substances : Vitamin C

Diseases : Common Cold

Pharmacological Actions : Immunomodulatory

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Anti-viral potential of garlic and it's organosulfur compounds.Aug 18, 2020

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Pubmed Data : Trends Food Sci Technol. 2020 Aug 19. Epub 2020 Aug 19. PMID: 32836826

Article Published Date : Aug 18, 2020

Study Type : Review

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Substances : Garlic

Diseases : Adenoviridae Infections, Avian Influenza, Coronavirus Infection, Coxsackievirus Infections, Cytomegalovirus Infections, Hepatitis A , Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1, Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2, HIV Infections, Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Influenza, Influenza A, Influenza B , Respiratory Infections, Rhinovirus Infection

Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents

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Antiviral activity and possible mechanism of action of constituents identified in Paeonia lactiflora root toward human rhinoviruses.Dec 31, 2014

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Pubmed Data : PLoS One. 2015 ;10(4):e0121629. Epub 2015 Apr 10. PMID: 25860871

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2014

Pubmed Data : Antiviral Res. 2001 Jun;50(3):223-8. PMID: 11397509

Article Published Date : Jun 01, 2001

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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Substances : Eleutherococcus senticosus, Ginseng (Siberian)

Diseases : Influenza A, Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections, Rhinovirus Infection , RNA Virus Infections

Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents

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L. speciosa leaf extracts containing ellagic acid could be useful as an antiviral agent in the prevention or treatment of HRV infection.Dec 31, 2013

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Pubmed Data : BMC Complement Altern Med. 2014 ;14:171. Epub 2014 May 26. PMID: 24885569

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2013

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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Substances : Banaba, Ellagic Acid

Diseases : Common Cold, Rhinovirus Infection

Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents

Additional Keywords : Phytotherapy, Plant Extracts

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Lactoferrin affects rhinovirus B-14 entry into H1-HeLa cells.Mar 31, 2021

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Pubmed Data : J Evid Based Complementary Altern Med. 2017 Jan ;22(1):166-174. Epub 2016 Apr 6. PMID: 27055821

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2016

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Pubmed Data : Life (Basel). 2021 Feb 1 ;11(2). Epub 2021 Feb 1. PMID: 33535602

Article Published Date : Jan 31, 2021

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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Substances : Poria cocos

Diseases : Adenoviridae Infections, Coronavirus Infection, HIV Infections, Influenza, Rhinovirus Infection

Pharmacological Actions : Immunomodulatory

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The long history of vitamin C: From prevention of the common cold to potential aid in the treatment of COVID-19. Dec 31, 2019

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Pubmed Data : Phytother Res. 2016 Apr 21. Epub 2016 Apr 21. PMID: 27098287

Article Published Date : Apr 20, 2016

Study Type : Review

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Substances : Saffron

Diseases : Asthma, Bronchitis, Common Cold, Coronary Artery Disease, Fever, Neurodegenerative Diseases

Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Antioxidants, Immunomodulatory

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Transcriptional and epigenetic modulation of human rhinovirus-induced CXCL10 production by cigarette smoke.Feb 28, 2014

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Pubmed Data : Am J Respir Cell Mol Biol. 2014 Mar ;50(3):571-82. PMID: 24127910

Article Published Date : Feb 28, 2014

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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Diseases : Rhinovirus Infection , Smoking

Additional Keywords : Epigenetic Modification

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Up-regulated vitamin D receptor by Pelargonium sidoides extract EPs ® 7630 contributes to rhinovirus defense.Feb 21, 2021

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Pubmed Data : J Virol. 2009 Jan;83(1):58-64. Epub 2008 Oct 15. PMID: 18922875

Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2009

Study Type : In Vitro Study

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Substances : Zinc

Diseases : Common Cold, Picornaviruses

Pharmacological Actions : Antiviral Agents

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Zinc may have significant therapeutic value in the treatment of the common cold. Nov 01, 1996

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Pubmed Data : Altern Ther Health Med. 1996 Nov;2(6):63-72. PMID: 8942045

Article Published Date : Nov 01, 1996

Study Type : Review

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Substances : Zinc

Diseases : Common Cold

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Echinacea represents an effective treatment for the common cold. Feb 01, 2004

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Pubmed Data : J Clin Pharm Ther. 2004 Feb;29(1):75-83. PMID: 14748902

Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2004

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Substances : Echinacea

Diseases : Common Cold

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A meta-analysis based on sixteen trials reveals that the majority of studies report positive results for Echinacea in the prevention and treatment of the common cold.Jan 01, 2000

Acupuncture may have a therapeutic effect on the common cold.Dec 01, 2004

Echinacea is effective in the prevention of symptoms of the rhinovirus-induced common cold. Feb 01, 2006

Echinacea use reduces the incidence and duration of the common cold.Jul 01, 2007

Extra dose of vitamin C based on a daily supplementation shortens the common cold.Dec 31, 2017

P. sidoides might offer symptom relief in acute bronchitis, rhinosinusitis and the common cold.Oct 21, 2013

Saline nasal irrigation may have therapeutic value for acute upper respiratory tract infections.Jan 01, 2010

Supplementation with elderberry was found to substantially reduce upper respiratory symptoms. Jan 31, 2019

Echinacea purpurea is efficacious in patients with a common cold.Jan 01, 2001

Lysine supplementation reduces diarrheal morbidity in children and respiratory morbidity in men in Ghana.Oct 01, 2010

A combination of fruit and vegetable powder extract reduces symptoms associated with the common cold.Aug 23, 2010

A Pelargonium Sidoides root extract is effective and safe in patients with the common cold.Jan 31, 2019

A polyphenol-rich beverage reduces symptoms associated with the common cold.Oct 01, 2010

A proprietary extract from the echinacea plant (Echinacea purpurea) enhances systemic immune response during a common cold.Aug 01, 2005

A yeast-based fermentation byproduct reduces cold and flu incidence in nonvaccinated individuals.Feb 01, 2010

A yeast-based fermentation byproduct reduces cold and flu symptom duration and severity.Feb 01, 2008

Adverse effects of aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen on immune function, viral shedding, and clinical status in rhinovirus-infected volunteers.Nov 30, 1990

American Ginseng is safe and effective in reducing relative risk and duration of respiratory symptoms associated with "cold and flu" in adults. Mar 01, 2006

American ginseng is safe, well tolerated, and potentially effective for preventing acute respiratory illness due to influenza and respiractory syncytial virus infections.Jan 01, 2004

An echinacea extract has been demonstrated to be effective in preventing the common cold in persons who actively participate in sports.Sep 01, 2006

An extract of Baptisa (Wild Indigo), echinacea and thuja is safe and effective in the treatment of upper respiratory infections.Nov 01, 2005

An extract of Pelargonium sidoides significantly reduces the severity of symptoms and shortens the duration of the common cold.Oct 20, 2017

An herbal preparation containing echinacea, propolis, and vitamin C in preventing respiratory tract infections in children.Mar 01, 2004

Andrographis has therapeutic activity against upper respiratory tract infections.Mar 01, 2010

Baker's yeast beta glucan supplementation increases salivary IgA and decreases cold/flu symptomatic days after intense exercise.Sep 01, 2013

Beetroot juice during periods of psychological stress protects against cold symptoms.Mar 31, 2019

Boehmeria jamaicensis has therapeutic vale in the treatment of the common cold.Dec 01, 2007

Clinician empathy reduces the duration and severity of the common cold in patients.Jul 01, 2009

Consumption of yoghurt fermented with L. bulgaricus OLL1073R-1 augmented natural killer cell activity and reduced the risk of catching the common cold in elderly individuals.Oct 01, 2010

Continuous partially hydrolyzed guar gum intake reduces cold-like symptoms.Jun 30, 2022

Daily intake of bifidobacteria provides benefit related to cold/flu outcomes during acute stress. Feb 13, 2015

Data suggest that measurable health advantages are associated with vitamin C supplementation in men with adequate to low vitamin C status.Jun 30, 2014

Doses of vitamin C in excess of 1 g daily taken shortly after onset of a cold.Sep 30, 2001

Echinacea appears effective in preventing upper respiratory tract infections in children.Dec 01, 2005

Echinacea has a preventive effect against the common cold. Dec 31, 2011

Echinacea modules human gene expression in a manner consistent with its reported ability to reduce both the duration and intensity of cold and flu symptoms.Oct 01, 2003

Effects of dietary supplementation with carrot-derived rhamnogalacturonan-I (cRG-I) on accelerated protective immune responses.Oct 11, 2022

Efficacy and safety of AP-Bio®(KalmCold®) in participants with uncomplicated upper respiratory tract viral infection.Apr 30, 2023

Elderberry supplementation reduces cold duration and symptoms in air-travellers.Dec 31, 2015

Face mask use in health care workers has not been demonstrated to provide benefit in terms of cold symptoms or getting colds.May 31, 2009

Green tea is safe and effective in preventing cold and flu symptoms, and for enhancing T cell function. Oct 01, 2007

Hydrolyzed rice bran prevents the common cold syndrome in the elderly based on its immunomodulatory action.Dec 31, 2003

Intake of Probi Defendum® once daily for a period of 3 months was beneficial to children and reduced the severity of common colds.Nov 15, 2019

Lactobacillus gasseri, Bifidobacterium longum and Bifidobacterium bifidum significantly shortens common cold episodes and reduces the severity of symptoms. Aug 01, 2005

Long term use of probiotics and synbiotics reduce the incidence and severity of respiratory diseases during the cold season. May 01, 2008

Natural propolis may be an effective remedy for greating acute and chronic rhinopharyngitis (common cold) in children.Jul 01, 1995

Occurrence and severity of cold symptoms and number of subjects with rhinovirus infection was lowest in the group receiving live L. rhamnosus GG.Dec 31, 2014

Pelargonium sidoides is a safe and effective treatment for the common coldNov 01, 2007

Probiotic bacteria reduce the duration and severity of common cold episodes. Nov 10, 2006

Probiotic was also associated with a reduction in nasal lavage virus titre and the proportion of subjects shedding virus in nasal secretions.Apr 25, 2017

Pycnogenol supplementation appears to make regression faster for all symptoms in comparison with controls.Dec 31, 2013

Qigong practice may be protective against upper respiratory infections among elite swimmers who practice at least once per week.Jan 01, 2011

Regular sauna bathing and the incidence of common colds.Dec 31, 1989

The consumption of a hot drink has beneficial effects on nasal airflow and symptoms of common cold and flu.Dec 01, 2008

The homeopathic syrup appeared to be effective in reducing the severity of cold symptoms in the first day after beginning treatment.Nov 30, 2016

The impact of daily supplementation with rhamnogalacturonan-I on the gut microbiota in healthy adults.Apr 30, 2024

The intake of lactoferrin attenuates infectious diseases, including summer colds.Feb 25, 2020

The oral administration of menthol improves nasal sensation of airflow with a subjective sensation of nasal decongestion in subjects with the common cold. Sep 01, 1990

There is evidence that vitamin C may reduce susceptibility to the common cold.Jan 01, 1997

These findings suggest that the perception of loneliness is more closely linked to self-reported illness symptoms than objectively measured social isolation.Dec 31, 2016

This homeopathic treatment may be a useful component of an integrated symptomatic therapy for the common cold in patientsFeb 28, 2006

This suggests that zinc supplementation may reduce the overall burden due to common cold among healthy adults.Apr 26, 2020

Treatment with Echinacea Plus tea at early onset of cold or flu symptoms was effective for relieving these symptoms in a shorter period of time than a placebo.Aug 01, 2000

Vitamin C supplementation reduces the odds of developing a common cold in Republic of Korea Army recruits.Mar 04, 2020

Zinc lozenges may provide an effective treatment for the common cold.Jan 01, 1998

This reports the first use of vitamin C as an interventional drug to attenuate lung injury produced by viral infection.Feb 03, 2017

Brewer's yeast improves resistance to infectitious diseases in monkeys.May 01, 1974

In vitro virucidal activity of Echinaforce®, an Echinacea purpurea preparation, against coronaviruses.Jan 08, 2020

Quercetin may be beneficial in the treatment of rhinovirus-associated exacerbations and preventing progression of lung disease in COPD.Dec 31, 2017

Sulforaphane exhibits antiviral activity against pandemic SARS-CoV-2 and seasonal HCoV-OC43 coronaviruses.Jan 17, 2022

A combination of Euphorbium resinifera and Pulsatilla pratensis exhibit antiviral activity against respiratory syncytial virus, influenza A, human rhinovirus and herpes virus simplex 1. Aug 01, 2001

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