Is echinacea useful for colds
January 1999
Is echinacea useful for colds?
This herb is thought to boost the immune system by increasing the number and activity of white blood cells.
New research suggests that echinacea doesn't PREVENT colds...but it might be useful for TREATMENT. Studies suggest that it shortens the duration and severity of cold and flu symptoms.
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