systematic_review
    2012
    High Quality

    Chinese medicinal herbs for sore throat (Cochrane review)

    Huang Y, Wu T, Zeng L, Li S

    Published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

    Methodology

    Cochrane review of 12 randomised controlled trials of Chinese herbal medicines for sore throat

    Key Findings

    Included trials were of poor methodological quality and reported inconsistent recovery rates; no reliable conclusion about efficacy or safety could be drawn

    Conclusions

    There is insufficient good-quality evidence that Chinese herbal medicines relieve sore throat

    Limitations

    All trials at high risk of bias, poor reporting of adverse events, varied herbal formulas

    Related Health Concerns

    Sore Throat

    Study Details

    Year:2012
    Sample Size:1,954
    Quality Score:8/10

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