Herbal drug BNO 1016 is safe and effective in the treatment of acute viral rhinosinusitis
Jund R, Mondigler M, Steindl H, Stammer H, Stierna P, Bachert C
Published in Acta Oto-Laryngologica
Methodology
Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial of BNO 1016 (a fixed herbal combination containing gentian root) in 380 adults with acute viral rhinosinusitis.
Key Findings
The gentian-containing herbal combination reduced major symptom scores significantly faster than placebo over 15 days, with tolerability comparable to placebo.
Conclusions
A fixed combination containing gentian root improves acute rhinosinusitis symptoms; the contribution of gentian alone cannot be isolated.
Limitations
Multi-herb product, so effects cannot be attributed to gentian specifically; manufacturer-sponsored.
Supplements Studied
The gentian-containing herbal combination BNO 1016 reduced major symptom scores significantly faster than placebo in acute viral rhinosinusitis.
Study Details
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