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Echinacea purpurea: A Proprietary Extract of Echinacea purpurea Is Shown to be Safe and Effective in the Prevention of the Common Cold

Ross, S.M. · Holistic Nursing Practice · 2016

Meta-analysis / review

Abstract

This review of the largest clinical trial of a standardised Echinacea purpurea extract (Echinaforce) found it safe and effective for preventing the common cold over a 4-month period, supporting the antimicrobial/antiviral immunomodulatory use of purple coneflower.

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How to cite

Ross, S.M (2016) 'Echinacea purpurea: A Proprietary Extract of Echinacea purpurea Is Shown to be Safe and Effective in the Prevention of the Common Cold', Holistic Nursing Practice, 30(1), pp. 54-57. doi:10.1097/HNP.0000000000000130

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