Echinacea
Echinacea has traditionally been used to treat or prevent colds, flu, and other infections. There are nine known species of herb echinacea, all of which are native to the United States and southern Canada.
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Information about echinacea, studied for the common cold.
For Consumers
General Information
Research Spotlights
Ongoing Medical Studies
- Find Active Medical Research Studies on Echinacea (ClinicalTrials.gov)
For Health Professionals
NCCAM Clinical Digest
Scientific Literature
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Systematic Reviews/Reviews/Meta-analysis (PubMed®)
- Randomized Controlled Trials (PubMed®)
- Herb-Drug Interactions (PubMed®)
