Pelargonium sidoides extract for treating acute respiratory tract infections
Timmer A, Gunther J, Motschall E, Rucker G, Antes G, Kern WV
Published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Methodology
Cochrane systematic review of 10 randomised trials of Pelargonium sidoides (EPs 7630) for acute bronchitis, sinusitis and common cold.
Key Findings
Pelargonium sidoides liquid preparations may reduce acute bronchitis symptoms in adults and children, but all trials came from one manufacturer and evidence quality was low.
Conclusions
Pelargonium sidoides shows possible benefit in acute bronchitis, limited by low-quality, single-source evidence.
Limitations
All trials from one region and sponsor; high risk of bias; short follow-up.
Outcomes Measured
Pelargonium sidoides may reduce symptoms of acute bronchitis, though the evidence quality is low.
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