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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.
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Pubmed Data
: Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2000(2):CD000530. PMID:
10796553
Article Published Date
: Jan 01, 2000
Study Type
: Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Substances
:
Echinacea : CK(469) : AC(88)
Diseases
:
Common Cold : CK(473) : AC(56)
Additional Keywords
:
Plant Extracts : CK(3572) : AC(1216)
Combination therapy, involving specific tumor cell immunization, followed by daily phytotherapy (dietary E. purpurea), sensitized the immune cells and led to life span prolongation greater than that provided by immunization alone.
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Pubmed Data
: J Altern Complement Med. 2002 Feb;8(1):49-58. PMID:
11890433
Article Published Date
: Feb 01, 2002
Study Type
: Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Substances
:
Echinacea : CK(469) : AC(88)
Diseases
:
Leukemia : CK(670) : AC(258)
Additional Keywords
:
Immunization Syndergy : CK(20) : AC(1)
Dietary consumption of Echinacea by mice afflicted with autoimmune (type I) diabetes results in long-lasting immunostimulation of NK cells only and no indication of increased autoimmunity.
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Pubmed Data
: Autoimmunity. 2005 Sep;38(6):453-61. PMID:
16278152
Article Published Date
: Sep 01, 2005
Study Type
: Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Substances
:
Echinacea : CK(469) : AC(88)
Diseases
:
Autoimmune Diseases : CK(5317) : AC(779)
,
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 1 : CK(1107) : AC(218)
,
Low Immune Function: Natural Killer Cells : CK(108) : AC(21)
Pharmacological Actions
:
Immunostimulatory : CK(143) : AC(33)
Echinacea is effective in the prevention of symptoms of the rhinovirus-induced common cold.
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Pubmed Data
: Clin Ther. 2006 Feb;28(2):174-83. PMID:
16678640
Article Published Date
: Feb 01, 2006
Study Type
: Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Substances
:
Echinacea : CK(469) : AC(88)
Diseases
:
Common Cold : CK(473) : AC(56)
,
Rhinovirus Infection : CK(37) : AC(18)
Echinacea use reduces the incidence and duration of the common cold.
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Pubmed Data
: Lancet Infect Dis. 2007 Jul;7(7):473-80. PMID:
17597571
Article Published Date
: Jul 01, 2007
Study Type
: Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Substances
:
Echinacea : CK(469) : AC(88)
Diseases
:
Common Cold : CK(473) : AC(56)
Additional Keywords
:
Plant Extracts : CK(3572) : AC(1216)
Safety Study: Echinacea appears to be safe during pregnancy and lactation.
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Pubmed Data
: Can J Clin Pharmacol. 2006;13(3):e262-7. Epub 2006 Nov 3. PMID:
17085774
Article Published Date
: Jan 01, 2006
Study Type
: Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Substances
:
Echinacea : CK(469) : AC(88)
Diseases
:
Postnatal Care: Breastfeeding : CK(209) : AC(25)
,
Prenatal Herb Exposure : CK(36) : AC(5)
Additional Keywords
:
Pregnancy and Herbs : CK(20) : AC(1)
Echinacea purpurea is efficacious in patients with a common cold.
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Pubmed Data
: Arzneimittelforschung. 2001;51(7):563-8. PMID:
11505787
Article Published Date
: Jan 01, 2001
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Echinacea : CK(469) : AC(88)
Diseases
:
Common Cold : CK(473) : AC(56)
A proprietary extract from the echinacea plant (Echinacea purpurea) enhances systemic immune response during a common cold.
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Pubmed Data
: Phytother Res. 2005 Aug;19(8):689-94. PMID:
16177972
Article Published Date
: Aug 01, 2005
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Echinacea : CK(469) : AC(88)
Diseases
:
Common Cold : CK(473) : AC(56)
Pharmacological Actions
:
Immunomodulatory : CK(536) : AC(142)
,
Immunostimulatory : CK(143) : AC(33)
Additional Keywords
:
Plant Extracts : CK(3572) : AC(1216)
A proprietary plant-based and homeopathic remedy is superior to conventional treatment in children with acute otitis media.
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Pubmed Data
: Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2004 Feb;42(2):110-9. PMID:
15180172
Article Published Date
: Feb 01, 2004
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Chamomile : CK(95) : AC(18)
,
Echinacea : CK(469) : AC(88)
,
Elderberry : CK(53) : AC(8)
,
Homeopathic Medicine: All : CK(481) : AC(47)
Diseases
:
Otitis media : CK(554) : AC(35)
Therapeutic Actions
:
Homeopathic Treatment : CK(638) : AC(70)
Pharmacological Actions
:
Anti-Bacterial Agents : CK(970) : AC(316)
Additional Keywords
:
Plant Extracts : CK(3572) : AC(1216)
,
Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs : CK(826) : AC(164)
An echinacea extract has been demonstrated to be effective in preventing the common cold in persons who actively participate in sports.
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Pubmed Data
: Adv Ther. 2006 Sep-Oct;23(5):823-33. PMID:
17142219
Article Published Date
: Sep 01, 2006
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Echinacea : CK(469) : AC(88)
Diseases
:
Common Cold : CK(473) : AC(56)
,
Low Immune Function: Exercise-Induced : CK(40) : AC(4)
Additional Keywords
:
Plant Extracts : CK(3572) : AC(1216)
An extract of Baptisa (Wild Indigo), echinacea and thuja is safe and effective in the treatment of upper respiratory infections.
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Pubmed Data
: Phytomedicine. 2005 Nov;12(10):715-22. PMID:
16323289
Article Published Date
: Nov 01, 2005
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Echinacea : CK(469) : AC(88)
,
Thujae occidentalis : CK(12) : AC(2)
,
Wild Indigo : CK(10) : AC(1)
Diseases
:
Common Cold : CK(473) : AC(56)
,
Upper Respiratory Infections : CK(972) : AC(92)
Additional Keywords
:
Plant Extracts : CK(3572) : AC(1216)
An herbal preparation containing echinacea, propolis, and vitamin C in preventing respiratory tract infections in children.
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Pubmed Data
: Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2004 Mar;158(3):217-21. PMID:
14993078
Article Published Date
: Mar 01, 2004
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Bee Propolis : CK(220) : AC(83)
,
Echinacea : CK(469) : AC(88)
,
Vitamin C : CK(1274) : AC(238)
Diseases
:
Childhood Infections : CK(275) : AC(29)
,
Common Cold : CK(473) : AC(56)
,
Upper Respiratory Infections : CK(972) : AC(92)
Bloodroot and echinacea offset exercise-associated effects of immune activity.
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Pubmed Data
: Blood Cells Mol Dis. 2009 Nov-Dec;43(3):298-303. Epub 2009 Sep 19. PMID:
19766513
Article Published Date
: Nov 01, 2009
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Bloodroot : CK(25) : AC(6)
,
Echinacea : CK(469) : AC(88)
Diseases
:
Immune Disorders: Low Immune Function : CK(488) : AC(115)
,
Low Immune Function: Exercise-Induced : CK(40) : AC(4)
Pharmacological Actions
:
Immunomodulatory : CK(536) : AC(142)
,
Immunostimulatory : CK(143) : AC(33)
,
Interleukin-1 beta downregulation : CK(177) : AC(70)
,
Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor : CK(971) : AC(348)
Additional Keywords
:
Plant Extracts : CK(3572) : AC(1216)
Echinacea appears effective in preventing upper respiratory tract infections in children.
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Pubmed Data
: J Altern Complement Med. 2005 Dec;11(6):1021-6. PMID:
16398593
Article Published Date
: Dec 01, 2005
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Echinacea : CK(469) : AC(88)
Diseases
:
Childhood Infections : CK(275) : AC(29)
,
Common Cold : CK(473) : AC(56)
,
Respiratory Diseases : CK(174) : AC(29)
,
Upper Respiratory Infections : CK(972) : AC(92)
Additional Keywords
:
Plant Extracts : CK(3572) : AC(1216)
Echinacea appears safe and effective in the control of low-grade autoimmune idiopathic uveitis.
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Pubmed Data
: Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Aug;112(2 Pt 1):265-70. PMID:
17238809
Article Published Date
: Aug 01, 2008
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Echinacea : CK(469) : AC(88)
Diseases
:
Uveitis : CK(63) : AC(10)
Echinacea has a preventive effect against the common cold.
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Article Publish Status
: This is a free article.
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Pubmed Data
: Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2012 ;2012:841315. Epub 2012 Sep 16. PMID:
23024696
Article Published Date
: Dec 31, 2011
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Echinacea : CK(469) : AC(88)
Diseases
:
Common Cold : CK(473) : AC(56)
Echinacea improves erythropoietin levels.
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Pubmed Data
: Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2007 Aug;17(4):378-90. PMID:
17962712
Article Published Date
: Aug 01, 2007
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Echinacea : CK(469) : AC(88)
Diseases
:
Anemia: Low Erythropoietin : CK(10) : AC(1)
Pharmacological Actions
:
Interleukin-3 upregulation : CK(10) : AC(1)
Echinacea improves skin in a dermatologial application.
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Pubmed Data
: Int J Cosmet Sci. 2010 Apr 1. Epub 2010 Apr 1. PMID:
20384903
Article Published Date
: Apr 01, 2010
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Echinacea : CK(469) : AC(88)
Diseases
:
Aging Skin : CK(360) : AC(86)
,
Dehydration : CK(43) : AC(7)
,
Dry Skin : CK(86) : AC(13)
Echinacea intake enhances immune function and white cell counts while preventing free radical induced red blood cell damage.
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Pubmed Data
: J Clin Pharm Ther. 2005 Aug;30(4):363-9. PMID:
15985050
Article Published Date
: Aug 01, 2005
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Echinacea : CK(469) : AC(88)
Diseases
:
Immune Disorders: Low Immune Function : CK(488) : AC(115)
,
Oxidative Stress : CK(1945) : AC(710)
Pharmacological Actions
:
Antioxidants : CK(3653) : AC(1318)
Additional Keywords
:
Plant Extracts : CK(3572) : AC(1216)
Echinacea may attenuate the mucosal immune suppression known to occur with intense exercise and reduce the duration of upper respiratory tract infection that subjects incur.
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Pubmed Data
: Int J Sports Med. 2007 Sep;28(9):792-7. Epub 2007 Apr 13. PMID:
17436202
Article Published Date
: Sep 01, 2007
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Echinacea : CK(469) : AC(88)
Diseases
:
Low Immune Function: Exercise-Induced : CK(40) : AC(4)
,
Upper Respiratory Infections : CK(972) : AC(92)
Pharmacological Actions
:
Immunostimulatory : CK(143) : AC(33)
Echinacea may have therapeutic value in treating idiopathic megabladder in women.
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Pubmed Data
: Acta Urol Belg. 1990;58(2):43-59. PMID:
2073038
Article Published Date
: Jan 01, 1990
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Echinacea : CK(469) : AC(88)
Diseases
:
Bladder Dysfunction : CK(39) : AC(7)
,
Dysuria : CK(20) : AC(2)
,
Incontinence : CK(13) : AC(4)
,
Neurogenic Bladder : CK(91) : AC(10)
,
Vesicoureteral reflux : CK(42) : AC(4)
Additional Keywords
:
Plant Extracts : CK(3572) : AC(1216)
Echinacea may protect against radiation-induced adverse health effects.
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Pubmed Data
: Arh Hig Rada Toksikol. 2009 Jun;60(2):165-72. PMID:
19581209
Article Published Date
: Jun 01, 2009
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Echinacea : CK(469) : AC(88)
Diseases
:
Radiation Induced Illness : CK(1018) : AC(249)
Pharmacological Actions
:
Radioprotective : CK(456) : AC(183)
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.
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Exp Biol Med (Maywood). 2003 Oct;228(9):1051-6. PMID:
14530514
Article Published Date
: Oct 01, 2003
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Echinacea : CK(469) : AC(88)
Diseases
:
Cold and Flu : CK(1095) : AC(146)
,
Common Cold : CK(473) : AC(56)
,
Upper Respiratory Infections : CK(972) : AC(92)
Pharmacological Actions
:
Interferon Inducers : CK(31) : AC(9)
,
Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor : CK(971) : AC(348)
Additional Keywords
:
Plant Extracts : CK(3572) : AC(1216)
Echinacea powder is effective in the treatment of canine chronic and seasonal upper respirtory tract infections.
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: Schweiz Arch Tierheilkd. 2003 May;145(5):223-31. PMID:
12784483
Article Published Date
: May 01, 2003
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Echinacea : CK(469) : AC(88)
Diseases
:
Pets: Upper Respirtory Infections : CK(10) : AC(1)
,
Upper Respiratory Infections : CK(972) : AC(92)
Additional Keywords
:
Plant Extracts : CK(3572) : AC(1216)
Echinacea purpurea along with zinc, selenium and vitamin C alleviate exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Click here to read the entire abstract
Pubmed Data
: J Clin Pharm Ther. 2010 Nov 10. Epub 2010 Nov 10. PMID:
21062330
Article Published Date
: Nov 10, 2010
Study Type
: Human Study
Additional Links
Substances
:
Echinacea : CK(469) : AC(88)
,
Selenium : CK(574) : AC(94)
,
Vitamin C : CK(1274) : AC(238)
,
Zinc : CK(870) : AC(127)
Diseases
:
COPD : CK(158) : AC(18)
,
Upper Respiratory Infections : CK(972) : AC(92)
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