University of Wisconsin study: "Got a cold? Sorry, echinacea won't help much"

[Amerigo Vespucci]

Got a cold? Sorry, echinacea won't help much
Study shows the popular herbal remedy may bring milder symptoms — but that could be due to chance

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40754995/ns/health-cold_and_flu/

NEW YORK — Got the sniffles? The largest study of the popular herbal remedy echinacea finds it won't help you get better any sooner.

The study of more than 700 adults and children suggests the tiniest possible benefit — about a half-day shaved off a weeklong cold and slightly milder symptoms. But that could have occurred by chance.

For most people, the potential to get relief a few hours sooner probably isn't worth the trouble and cost of taking the supplement, researchers said.

With no cure for the common cold, Americans spend billions on over-the-counter pills, drops, sprays and other concoctions to battle their runny noses, scratchy throats and nagging coughs. Some turn to echinacea, a top seller marketed as a product that helps the immune system fight infections.

[notesdev]

1. That's why I use Progenitorivox

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYodDH4qZQo

[Vinnie From Indy]

2. Guinness beer!

That shit cures everything!

[SpiralHawk]

3. Bottoms up with a $150 Progenitorivox Guiness Health Cocktail (R)

The Republicon health care plan...

[Cali_Democrat]

4. The Glenlivet Scotch

Works like a charm and helps fight the flu and cold.

[xchrom]

5. Recommend