Preventing colds or relieving cold symptoms by alternative medicine may be beneficial. Scientific evidence to date does not support recommending any of these therapies for general use against colds. People should check with their health care provider before using any therapy.Here are some other examples:
- Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata)
- Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus)
- Bee propolis
- Chinese herbal medicine
- Elderberry (Sambucus nigra)
- Garlic (Allium sativum)
- Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis)
- Green tea
- Guided imagery
- Honey
- Homeopathic remedies
- Hydrotherapy
- Nasal irrigation
- North American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius)
- Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)
- Probiotics
- Selenium
- South African geranium or Umckaloabo (Pelargonium sidoides)
- Stress management
- Vitamin E
References
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- Eisenberg D, Davis RB, Ettner SL, et al. Trends in alternative medicine use in the United States, 1990-1997: results of a follow-up national survey. JAMA 1998 Nov 11;280(18):1569-75.
- Tindle HA, Davis RB, Phillips RS, Eisenberg DM. Trends in use of complementary and alternative medicine by US adults: 1997-2002. Altern Ther Health Med. 2005 Jan-Feb;11(1):42-9.
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