Roxas Mario, Jurenka Julie
Alternative Medicine Review, 2007
Abstract
The common cold is the leading cause of doctor visits in the United States and annually results in 189 million lost school days. In the course of one year the U.S. population contracts approximately 1 billion colds. Influenza infection is still a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, accounting for 20-25 million doctor visits and 36,000 deaths per year in the United States. Conventional therapies for colds and flu focus primarily on temporary symptom relief and include over-the-counter antipyretics, anti-inflammatories, and decongestants. Treatment for influenza also includes prescription antiviral agents and vaccines for prevention. This article reviews the common cold and influenza viruses, presents the conventional treatment options, and highlights select botanicals (Echinacea spp., Sambucus nigra, larch arabinogalactan, Astragalus membranaceous, Baptisia tinctoria, Allium sativum, Panax quinquefolius, Eleutherococcus senticosus, Andrographis paniculata, olive leaf extract, and Isatis tinctoria) and nutritional considerations (vitamins A and C, zinc, high lactoferrin whey protein, N-acetylcysteine, and DHEA) that may help in the prevention and treatment of these conditions.
| PMID: | 17397266 |
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| Category: | Cold / Flu |
The best supplements with Allium Sativum, Panax Quinquefolius, Eleutherococcus Senticosus, Olea Europaea, Andrographis Paniculata, Astragalus Membranaceus, Sambucus Nigra, Echinacea Purpurea or Baptisia Tinctoria in Cold / Flu category:
- Kids, Black Elderberry Syrup, Alcohol-Free Formula, 3 fl oz (89 ml) (Gaia Herbs) - Black Elderberry SyrupBlack Elderberries have been recognized for centuries throughout Europe for their immune supportive properties. It contains among others: Sambucus Nigra.
- Andrographis Extract, 400 mg, 90 Veg Capsules (Now Foods) - Andrographis is an herb traditionally used by herbalists in China, India, and Southeast Asia. It contains among others: Andrographis Paniculata.
- Olive Leaf Extract, 500 mg, 120 Veg Capsules (Now Foods) - The Olive tree (Olea europaea) has been an integral part of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cultures for millenia. It contains among others: Olea Europaea.
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