Common Cold Natural Treatments WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Common Cold Natural Treatments
Natural treatments for the common cold can include echinacea, zinc, and vitamin C. Other things that may be helpful include drinking plenty of fluids, salt water, chicken soup, and using a humidifier.1 Supplements that may be helpful include beta-carotene, garlic, and vitamin A.2
Fast Facts:
- Honey is a natural cough suppressant that can help with a cough related to the common cold..3
- Ginseng has also been shown to be effective in helping with common cold symptoms.4
- Neti pots have been found useful in helping with sinus congestion.5
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Research Notes References
- ↑ Mayo Clinic: Cold Remedies: What Works, What Doesn't, What Can't Hurt
- ↑ AlternativeMedicineChannel: Natural Treatment for Common Cold
- ↑ WiseGeek: What are Some Home Remedies for the Common Cold?
- ↑ About.com: Common Cold Remedies
- ↑ Natural Health: Natural Remedies For the Common Cold
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- Contributor: Chris Miller
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 21, 2009
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- Contributor: Chris Miller
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Common Cold Natural Treatment, Natural Treatments of the Common Cold, Natural Treatments for the Common Cold
- Last update: Oct. 21, 2009
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