Andrographis paniculata for symptomatic relief of acute respiratory tract infections in adults and children: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Hu XY, Wu RH, Logue M, Blondel C, Lai LYW, Stuart B, Flower A, Fei YT, Moore M, Shepherd J, Liu JP, Lewith G
Published in PLoS ONE
Key Findings
Across 33 trials, Andrographis improved cough and sore throat versus placebo, but most included trials were of poor methodological quality.
Conclusions
Andrographis may relieve acute respiratory infection symptoms; evidence quality limits confidence.
Limitations
High risk of bias in most trials; heterogeneous preparations; likely publication bias.
Supplements Studied
Andrographis paniculata for symptomatic relief of acute respiratory tract infections in adults and children: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Outcomes Measured
Andrographis improved cough and sore throat versus placebo in acute respiratory tract infection.
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