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    2003

    Safety and efficacy of a traditional herbal medicine (Throat Coat) in symptomatic temporary relief of pain in patients with acute pharyngitis

    Brinckmann J, Sigwart H, van Houten Taylor L

    Published in Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

    Methodology

    Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of a slippery elm-containing herbal tea in adults with acute pharyngitis.

    Key Findings

    Throat Coat produced significantly greater immediate relief of throat pain than placebo tea.

    Conclusions

    A slippery elm-based demulcent tea provided short-term symptomatic relief of sore throat.

    Limitations

    Multi-herb formula, so slippery elm cannot be isolated; very short outcome window.

    Supplements Studied

    A slippery elm-based demulcent tea provided short-term symptomatic relief of sore throat.

    Related Health Concerns

    Sore Throat

    Study Details

    Year:2003
    Sample Size:60
    Duration:1 weeks
    Quality Score:5/10

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