Study Says Echinacea Won't Help With Colds

Colds... how do you treat them? Not by using Echinacea apparently.  According to a study of more than 700 adults and children suggests the tiniest possible benefit — about a half-day shaved off a weeklong cold and slightly milder symptoms. But that could have occurred by chance.

For most people, the potential to get relief a few hours sooner probably isn't worth the trouble and cost of taking the supplement, researchers said.

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The article also has a good discussion on colds and cold remedies.